Assistant Director of Human Resources

Assistant Director of Human Resources – Bethel School District

Under the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director provides leadership and operational support across all major functions including investigations, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, training, and policy implementation.

Interviews will take place on Friday, January 9th; selected candidates will be contacted by midweek.

• Conduct investigations involving complaints, allegations, and policy violations, ensuring thorough documentation and providing recommendations for review.
• Draft and prepare high‑stakes HR documents, including administrative leave notices, disciplinary actions, memoranda of understanding, grievance responses, and related legal documentation.
• Advise supervisors and administrators on discipline, employee performance, corrective action, and personnel management.
• Facilitate conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative conversations among staff.
• Manage sexual misconduct background checks and related compliance requirements.
• Support labor relations functions, including contract interpretation, grievance processing, and advising supervisors on application of collective bargaining agreements.
• Support district‑level civil rights work, including EEOC/affirmative action planning, reporting, and related responsibilities, and compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws.
• Regularly consult with legal counsel on relevant matters.
• Lead and manage recruitment efforts, including screening, hiring processes, hiring events/job fairs, and ensuring compliance with state and district requirements.
• Review hiring packets, verify candidate background results, and ensure compliance and accuracy in personnel actions.
• Support staffing analysis and workflow improvement for positions.
• Oversee District’s New Employee Orientation (NEO) and contribute to district wide onboarding processes for all staff groups.
• Provide training and guidance to district leaders, supervisors, and staff on HR processes, compliance, performance management, and personnel expectations.
• Assist in the design, selection, implementation, and communication of HR programs, processes, and policies.
• Assist the Director in labor relations activities, including preparing for collective bargaining, gathering and analyzing contract‑related data, drafting proposals, and supporting labor‑management meetings.
• Query personnel databases and conduct data analysis to support HR decision‑making, reporting, and special projects.
• Represent the Human Resources Department and the District, as needed, on committees/district initiatives, at conferences, and professional meetings.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Experiences frequent interruptions; must meet deadlines; maintain attention to detail; regularly engage with individuals experiencing conflict, distress, or sensitive personal issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, Education, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, school administration, or related leadership roles involving investigations, supervision, and employee relations.
• Three (3) years of supervising or leading others.
• Experience supporting or administering employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, or labor‑management relations.

• Experience in a K‑12 public education environment.
• HELP credentials.
• SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SPHR, or comparable HR certification.
• Washington State Administrator Certificate.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws, regulations, and HR policies.
• Ability to conduct fair, thorough investigations and prepare accurate documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with diverse…