Executive Director of Human Resources

General Information

Position Title: Executive Director of Human Resources
District Office
Reports To: Superintendent
FLSA Status: Exempt
Duty Year: 260 days (12 month)
Position Last Updated: 6/15/26
Salary: $136,634.65 - $191,288.72

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Human Resources provides executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the District's human capital and personnel functions. This position oversees all major HR functions, including employee services, talent management, performance management, classification and compensation, benefits, payroll, collective bargaining and labor relations, employee relations, and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Duty/Responsibility # 1: Lead the development and implementation of Human Resources goals, objectives, and systems that provide strategic support aligned with the District's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
  Develop and implement human resources programs, policies, procedures, and practices that support both the immediate and long-term workforce needs of the District.
  Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to Human Resources staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  Monitor employee engagement through evidence based practices and recommend strategies that support employee retention, well-being, and performance.
  Evaluate outcomes related to Human Resources initiatives and prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations to communicate progress toward District goals and priorities.
  Collaborate with internal and external resources to support leadership development, employee growth, succession planning, organizational change initiatives, and efforts that strengthen the District's capacity to serve a diverse school community.
  Manage the Human Resources department budget, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources to support District priorities.
  Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to the development of organizational strategy, policies, and decision-making.
  Attend Board of Education meetings, work sessions, strategic planning sessions, and other meetings as required; provide reports, recommendations, and presentations to the Board and District leadership.
• Duty/Responsibility # 2: Lead labor and employee relations tasks, including developing and implementing labor relations practices and strategies that support positive employee relations and align with the District's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
  Negotiate, administer, interpret, and maintain all collective bargaining agreements.
  Provide guidance and interpretation regarding collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies, and employment practices.
  Oversee the investigation, documentation, and preparation of materials related to grievances, mediations, arbitrations, and other labor relations matters.
  Collaborate with legal counsel on labor and employment matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
  Develop and implement procedures for addressing employee concerns, workplace conduct issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner.
  Advise and support administrators and supervisors in addressing complex employee performance, conduct, and disciplinary matters.
  Maintain current knowledge of federal and state employment laws, labor relations practices, and collective bargaining requirements to ensure District compliance.
• Duty/Responsibility # 3: Oversee talent management tasks, including leading and overseeing districtwide recruitment, selection, onboarding, and placement processes to attract and retain highly qualified employees.
  Oversee personnel actions, including employee transfers, promotions, separations, retirements, and other employment status changes, ensuring compliance with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws.
  Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies that address current and future staffing needs and support District priorities.
  Foster recruitment and hiring practices that attract, support, and retain a diverse workforce reflective of the students and communities served by the District.
  Develop, implement, and continuously improve employee performance evaluation systems that promote accountability and professional growth.
  Oversee the recruitment, assignment, compensation, and management of substitute employees.
• Duty/Responsibility # 4: Administer human resources administration tasks, including leading the development, administration, and continuous improvement of the District's classification and compensation systems, ensuring compliance with pay equity requirements and alignment with District goals.
  Develop, review, and maintain position descriptions to ensure duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and reporting relationships accurately reflect the needs of the District.
  Lead payroll operations, ensuring the accurate and timely administration of employee compensation and benefits in compliance with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements, and District policies.
  Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and workplace accommodations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and District policies.
  Develop and implement benefits strategies and programs that support employee recruitment and retention, fiscal responsibility, and the effective use of District resources.
  Manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, consultants, third-party administrators, and other service providers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective employee benefit programs and services.
• Duty/Responsibility # 5: Ensure compliance and risk management tasks, including developing, implementing, and ensuring District human resources practices and procedures comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and District policies.
  Maintain and ensure the integrity of employee personnel records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and retention requirements.
  Supervise required federal and state reporting related to human resources functions, including benefits, unemployment compensation, labor relations, occupational safety, and other mandated reporting requirements.
  Provide oversight of the workers' compensation program, including coordination with the insurance carrier, management of claims processes, and facilitation of return-to-work and light-duty assignments in collaboration with district leadership.

Education, Experience and Essential Skills Requirements

• Education/Certification: Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including at least three (3) years in human resources and labor relations leadership in a medium or large organization. Experience in public school or public sector organizations preferred.
• Essential Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of human resources administration, including strategic HR leadership, staffing and talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, investigations and discipline, classification and compensation, collective bargaining, and labor relations.
  Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including ADA, FMLA, EEO, and other applicable civil rights and workplace laws.
  Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and Board policies in the administration of human resources functions.
  Experience with human resources information systems and other technology platforms used to manage employee data, reporting, and HR operations.
  Knowledge of employee selection, recruitment, and management practices, including principles of public administration and organizational leadership.
  Understanding of labor-management relations, employee engagement practices, and current trends in public sector human resources, including compensation, benefits, and employee relations strategies.
  Ability to analyze workforce trends, apply sound judgment, and support effective decision-making in complex organizational environments.

Physical Job Requirements

Demands N = never / O = occasionally (1-33%) / F = Frequently (34-66%) / C = Consistently (67-100%)
Physical Lifting/Carrying: Exposure to Environmentals: Standing: F Up to 10 pounds; C Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens through body and/or body fluids; O Walking: F Up to 25 pounds; O Toxic chemicals; N Sitting: F Up to 50 pounds; O Moving parts; N Talking in person/on the phone: F Up to 75 pounds; N Electrical shock risk: N Pushing/pulling: O Up to 100 pounds; N Explosives: N Hearing: F More than 100 pounds; N Feeling, grasping, finger dexterity: C; N Vision for close work/ability to adjust focus: O; N Distinguishing smell: N; N Color vision (identify and distinguish colors): O; N Traveling by automobile: F; Peripheral, depth perception: O; N Quiet (i.e. private office): O; N Moderate noise (i.e. business office with printers, light traffic): F; N Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert): O; N Sight: Stretching/reaching with hands and arms: O; N Varying weather conditions: O; N Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting: O; N Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing and playing, large earth moving equipment): F; N Distinguishing temperature: N; N Distinguishing temperature: N; N Color vision (identify and distinguish colors): O; N Traveling by automobile: F; N Peripheral, depth perception: O; N Quiet (i.e. private office): O; N Moderate noise (i.e. business office with printers, light traffic): F; N Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert): O; N Sight: Stretching/reaching with hands and arms: O; N Varying weather conditions: O; N Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting: O; N Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing and playing, large earth moving equipment): F; N Distinguishing temperature: N; N Color vision (identify and distinguish colors): O; N Traveling by automobile: F; N Peripheral, depth perception: O; N Quiet (i.e. private office): O; N Moderate noise (i.e. business office with printers, light traffic): F; N Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert): O; N Sight: Stretching/reaching with hands and arms: O; N Varying weather conditions: O; N Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting: O; N Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing and playing, large earth moving equipment): F; N Distinguishing temperature: N; N Color vision (identify and distinguish colors): O; N Traveling by automobile: F; N Peripheral, depth perception: O; N Quiet (i.e. private office): O; N Moderate noise (i.e. business office with printers, light traffic): F; N Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert): O; N Sight: Stretching/reaching with hands and arms: O; N Varying weather conditions: O; N Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting: O; N Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing and playing, large earth moving equipment): F; N Distinguishing temperature: N; N Color vision (identify and distinguish colors): O; N Traveling by automobile: F; N Peripheral, depth perception: O; N Quiet (i.e. private office): O; N Moderate noise (i.e. business office with printers, light traffic): F; N Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert): O; N Sight: Stretching/reaching with hands and arms: O; N Varying weather conditions: O; N Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting: O; N Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing and playing, large earth moving equipment): F; N Distinguishing temperature: N; N Color vision (identify and distinguish colors): O; N Traveling by automobile: F; N Peripheral, depth perception: O; N Quiet (i.e. private office): O; N Moderate noise (i.e. business office with printers, light traffic): F; N Very loud noise (i.e. jack hammer, front row rock concert): O; N Sight: Stretching/reaching with hands and arms: O; N Varying weather conditions: O; N Crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting: O; N Loud noise (i.e. many children laughing and playing, large earth moving equipment): F; N Distinguishing temperature: N; N Color vision (identify and distinguish colors): O; N Traveling by automobile: F; N Peripheral, depth perception: O; N Quiet (i.e. private office): O; N Moderate noise (i