POSITION TITLE: Chief Human Resource Officer
EXEMPTION STATUS:Exempt
REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:per contractschool contract
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for overall management of the districts human resources function. Lead the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing wage and salary administration performance appraisal and employee relations. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective human resource management programs policies and practices.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Masters Degree in Human Resources or Education/Administration
Valid Texas Principal Certification Preferred
Valid Texas Teacher Certification 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
3 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public school administration; 5 years supervisory experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Human Resources Department Management
- Create and execute a plan for human resources in alignment with district core values as adopted by the board and the districts strategic plan. Identify current and future needs of the district and align processes and procedures including recruitment selection onboarding professional and leadership development training evaluation and retention strategies.
- Determine the HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Implement both ongoing and special interest training programs.
- Direct the planning development coordination and evaluation of operations of the human resources department including establishing department goals and objectives.
- Direct and monitor employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling improvement plans and dueprocess procedures where needed.
- Select train supervise and evaluate HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
- Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Employment
- 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 highlyqualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
- Provide a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information support and training necessary for success on the job.
- Oversee all aspects of contract administration.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct the administration of the districts compensation program including job descriptions salary surveys and position reclassifications.
- Develop 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.
- Administer the employee grievance procedure adopted by the board. Direct the 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. Implement and oversee effective districtwide employee recognition programs.
- Ensure that the employee handbook and personnel directory are created updated annually and distributed. Implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies procedures and programs that affect them.
Budget
- Develop and administer the human resources budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are management wisely
Records
- Oversee personnel records management and ensure compliance with the state records management program. May serve as designated records management officer.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as required.
Other
- Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to the board principals teachers parents and community groups. Attend regular meetings of the board.
- Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and noneducationrelated settings and adjust plans policies and procedures accordingly.
- Ensure compliance with local state and federal employment laws. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise evaluate and recommend hiring and firing of human resource department employees.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel and outofstate travel
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress
Required Experience:
Chief