Chief Human Resources Officer

• Job title:
  
  Chief Human Resources Officer
• Reports to:
  
  Superintendent
• Salary:
  State Salary Schedule Administrator VII; plus local supplement
• Contract:
  
  Eligible for Employment Contract
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Work Week
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday;
  Occasional evenings and weekends

Plans, directs, manages, and evaluates all human resources programs, services, and personnel to include the areas responsible for employee relations, staffing, recruitment and retention, salary administration, compensation, new employee benefits, educator licensure, reporting, and volunteers. Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet; performs highly advanced and supervisory work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures related to a wide variety of programs and activities.

Serves as liaison between the Board of Education, Superintendent, community groups, and Human Resources.

• Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies and human resources programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school system human resources programs.
• Ability to provide effective leadership for a large and diverse staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment information.
• Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress. Reflects appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparing complex reports and making formal oral presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school administrators, teachers, support staff, and other community groups.

• Master’s degree in education, public administration, business administration, or closely related field.
• Ten years of education or human resources experience; five years of managerial experience.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.
• Hold a license in school administration as a Principal from the State of North Carolina highly preferred.

Demonstrated successful experience in teaching and public‑school administration strongly preferred.