Director of Human Resources Job Nacogdoches area,Texas USA,HR/Recruitment

Director of Human Resources

Nacogdoches Independent School District District Support Center - Nacogdoches, Texas

Job Title:

Director of Human Resources Exemption Status/Test:
Exempt/Executive
* or Administrative

Reports to:

Deputy Superintendent Date Revised: 6/15/26

Dept./School:
Human Resources

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for supporting the overall management of the district's human resources function. Supports the strategic planning and implementation of human resources programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, and benefits. Implement legally sound and effective human resources management programs, policies, and practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing Ability to manage budget and personnel Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations

Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public-school administration; three years supervisory experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Human Resources Department Management

Assist in implementing plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district and 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 HR staff and make sound recommendations relative 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. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.

Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.

Maintain a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job.

Compensation and Benefits

Oversee and manage 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.

Provide oversight of the district's leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs including overseeing relationship with insurance vendors and third party administrators.

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.

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