Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations Job Covington area,Kentucky USA,Management

Position Type:
Administration/Executive Director

Date Posted:
6/16/2026

Location:
District Wide
COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL YEAR:
POSITION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS
POSTING DATE: 06/16/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA in administration, educational leadership, or related fields
MA / MS (preferred)
At least five (5) years of successful field experience in Kentucky School Human Resources, or related field
Five (5) years prior administrative/supervisory experience
Educational Leadership (preferred)
Professional in Kentucky School Human Resources or Senior Professional Human Resources certification
Superintendent Certification (preferred)
Pupil Personnel Certification (preferred)
SBDM Training Certification(preferred)
CDL Certified(preferred)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES: Supervisor of Facility & Grounds, Director of Transportation, Director of Pupil Personnel, Alternative Programs, and applicable Administrative Assistants

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the operation of the district Human Resources Office to include the following:
Organizes, plans, directs, and implements the district's human resources programs and activities including employment, compensation, employee relations, employee benefits, and employee assistance
Communicate with all building level and central office administrators regarding staffing patterns and measurement of staff needs by employee category, building and work site.
Develop policies and procedures relating to personnel.
Develops the operating budget for the organizational unit and assures that all functions operate within the appropriated allotment
Implement all policies and procedures related to employee grievances and disputes.
Develop and implement a plan for recruitment and employment of all personnel.
Monitor and ensure all policies and procedures are followed during non-renewal and termination proceedings.
Ensure all employees are properly certified for positions that require certification.
Ensure that all vacant positions are properly posted and advertised.
Maintain an up-to-date application file for all candidates.
Ensure required criminal background checks are conducted.
Participate in new employee orientation at the start of each school year.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned personnel.
Develop job descriptions for classified and certified positions, as needed.
Work with the business office to ensure compliance with all wage and hour policies and compensation schedules.
Conduct pre-employment screening activities for all vacancies.
Work with the business office to administer employee benefit programs and services.
Have knowledge of all rules, policies, procedures, and regulations related to certified and classified employees.
Provide statistical and technical information and assistance to the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Board of Education relating to employee policies and personnel transactions.
Implement all Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and procedures.
Notify the LEA Coordinator for asbestos management of all new hires to the district.
Directs the planning and construction of capital improvements for the district and supervises the facility planning staff and inspectors
Complete and enter data into the FACPAC online system for the following school construction forms, BG-1 Project Application, Contract Summary, Purchase Order & Summary, Change Order Supplemental Information, BG-4 / BG-5 Contract Close-Out
Provides leadership, direction and strategic, operational and financial planning to Custodial Services, General Maintenance, Renovations and Grounds departments, and special projects
Develops processes to measure productivity, performance and effectiveness of programs and services; reviews processes continually to make decisions which optimize the effectiveness of services with available financial and human resources
Serve as the District SBDM Coordinator for the district's central office and school councils and also as the liaison between the district and KDE
Provide annual SBDM training for all council members and enter date into KDE portal
Have an awareness and understanding of the following SBDM related topics:
Open Records & Open Meetings Act, Student Free Speech & Religious Liberty Rights, Staffing Allocations, and Reporting Deadlines
Represents Transportation with the Kentucky Department of Education and supervises the preparation and filing of all reports required by the state or District
Oversees Board-owned vehicles, bus fleet maintenance and bus replacement schedules
Assist with developing, monitoring and interpreting all aspects of transportation, including safety and training to ensure services are provided in compliance with federal and state regulations and District policies and procedures
Oversees Pupil Personnel director and Alternative School Principal

JOB GOAL:

Organize, direct and implement district human resource programs. Provide leadership in…