Executive Director of Human Resources

Executive Director

The Executive Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all human capital functions within the school district. This role ensures that Human Resources practices support the District's mission, promote a high performing workforce, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Executive Director serves as a key advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in overall management of the District's Human Resources function.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

· Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

· Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.

· Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

Human Resources Department Management

• Assist in implementing plan for addressing Human Resources training needs throughout the school district, develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Oversee and implement both on-going and special interest training programs.
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, including planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations and implementing department goals and objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
• Assist with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Human Resources staff and make sound recommendations related to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Ensure District compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Employment

• Support efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. Oversee the recruitment, retention, screening and selection process for all employees.
• Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
  · Oversee the system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success in the job.
• Oversee and manage the criminal history review processes for District employees

Compensation and Benefits

• Assist the CHRO with the District's compensation program including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
• Implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.

Employee Relations

• Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with District leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
• Support administration of the employee grievance procedure adopted by the Board. Assist CHRO with investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
• Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures.
• Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Coordinate effective district wide employee recognition programs.
• Oversee the update process for the employee handbook and personnel directory annually and distribution to employees. Ensure procedures are followed to inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that…