Director of Human Resources (2813)
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The Natick Public Schools Seek a Director of Human Resources
Start Date: July 1 2025
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.
The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5300 students from PreK through age 22. We are an innovative supportive and highperforming district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe trusting respectful environment where learning is exciting dynamic and engaging and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending postsecondary schools we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.
We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengthsbased approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff students and families and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
Job Title
Director of Human Resources
Location
Central Office
Reports To
Superintendent
Work days/FTE
12 months position with holidays and vacation days/ 1.0 FTE
Salary/Benefits
Individual contract negotiated based upon credentials and experience
Benefits Eligible
Yes
JOB GOAL:
The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and oversight for all personnel functions across the district. In partnership with the Superintendent and senior leadership team the Director leads efforts to recruit hire and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce; ensures consistent and collaborative labor and employee relations; and promotes an inclusive professional culture. The Director is responsible for the administration of employment policies and labor contracts and for ensuring that all HR operationssuch as recruitment onboarding employee support and personnel recordsare aligned with district goals and legal requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Minimum of a relevant Bachelors degree
- Masters degree preferred
Professional Certification:
- DESE licensure as a School Business Administrator Principal Supervisor/Director Special Education Administrator Superintendent/Assistant SuperintendentOR Certification in Human Resources (pHCLE SHRM or equivalent) required
Specialized Knowledge:
- Google Suite (Drive Docs Sheets Slides etc.)
- Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Munis Financial software
- PowerSchool: TalentEd Applicant Tracking and TalentEd Records
- Knowledge of federal state local school committee laws policies regulations and procedures relating to employment law
Preferred Experience:
- Human Resources or publicschool principal experience required
- Experience with labor relations collective bargaining and contract administration
- Familiarity with employee discipline due process and educator evaluation systems
- Successful track record in recruiting and hiring schoolbased and central office personnel
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in education or human resources
- Equivalent education and experience may be substituted at the Superintendents discretion
Skills:
- Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism - Skilled in conflict resolution mediation and consensusbuilding
- Ability to supervise staff foster collaboration and build team capacity
- Effective project and time management with the ability to meet deadlines and balance priorities
- Knowledge of employment law and school policies at the federal state and local levels
- Proficient with Google Suite Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms (e.g. TalentEd Munis Aspen)
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align HR operations to district goals
- Flexible composed and solutionsoriented under pressure
Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
- Phone personal computer and software applications as outlined above scanner copy machine calculator printers and fax machine.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)
The essential functions or duties listed below illustrate the scope of work performed by the Director of Human Resources. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if such duties are a logical assignment to this role. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the district evolve.
Equity and Workforce Diversity
Advance district priorities related to equity and access through hiring and retention practices.
Lead efforts to recruit hire and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce.
Support and expand Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to promote belonging and professional growth.
Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure inclusive equitable practices that reflect district values.
Serve as a district representative to the Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE).
Employee and Labor Relations
Serve as a responsive and solutionoriented resource for principals and supervisors on all personnel matters.
Advise school and department leaders on employee relations contract implementation and performance concerns.
Investigate personnel matters including grievances and disciplinary issues and recommend appropriate followup.
Serve as the district ADA Title IX and Employee Assistance liaison.
Coordinate the grievance process and ensure compliance with negotiated agreements.
Counsel employees on employmentrelated matters and support early conflict resolution.
Ensure all personnel actions align with legal standards district policies and due process requirements.
Policy and Legal Compliance
Develop revise and communicate personnel policies and procedures in alignment with district objectives and current law.
Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
Maintain current ADAcompliant job descriptions for all staff.
Review and determine the suitability of CORI fingerprinting and SAFIS background checks.
Consult legal counsel as needed and support the resolution of employmentrelated disputes.
Hiring Onboarding and Retention
Oversee all stages of recruiting selecting and onboarding staff including substitutes and senior administrators.
Partner with school and district leaders to support highquality hiring and longterm retention.
Oversee applicant tracking and personnel record management systems.
Facilitate annual orientation for new staff and oversee the educator mentoring and induction program.
Maintain partnerships with colleges and universities to support educator pipelines.
Conduct exit interviews and use feedback to inform retention strategies and continuous improvement.
Staff Supervision and Evaluation
Collaborate with building leaders on staff assignments evaluation practices and licensure compliance.
Ensure evaluators complete assigned evaluation responsibilities accurately and on time.
Supervise and evaluate all Human Resources department staff:
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist (shared with Finance and TLI)
Substitute Coordinator
Compensation and Classification
Establish salaries for new hires and update the nonrepresented pay schedule annually including periodic benchmarking against comparable districts.
Monitor compliance with the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA).
Oversee classification systems and work with the Assistant Superintendent of Finance to ensure timely accurate payroll data.
Partner with Teaching & Learning to manage tuition reimbursement and lane changes.
Collective Bargaining
Serve on the negotiation team for all employee bargaining units.
Prepare contract data and recommendations with the Assistant Director of HR and the Assistant Superintendent of Finance.
Interpret collective bargaining agreements and ensure consistent districtwide adherence.
Systems Management and Reporting
Maintain licensure records and manage personnel data systems.
Oversee personnel records and ensure confidentiality and compliance.
Prepare and submit personnelrelated reports for the superintendent School Committee and state/federal agencies.
Communication Culture and Customer Service
Serve as a strategic partner and serviceoriented resource for school leaders supporting their HRrelated needs and challenges.
Provide timely accurate and professional support to principals and administrators across all HR functions.
Keep employees informed of important deadlines benefits and personnel updates.
Develop accessible HR resources for staff.
Promote Natick Public Schools as a great place to work through branding and outreach efforts.
Town Collaboration
Represent the district on relevant town committees.
Collaborate with town departments on payroll benefits workers compensation and leave management.
Liaise with the Occupational Health Nurse on returntowork planning and accommodations.
Additional Duties
Attend West Suburban Health Group Board meetings.
Coordinate and oversee FMLA processes for all employees.
Periodically present to the School Committee on HR matters.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Occasional evening work required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
- move about the classroom school school grounds office and/or offsite locations.
- On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
- remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
- operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e. iPad copy machine computer printer assistive technology etc.);
- read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
- position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
- communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
- communicate and collaborate effectively with students parents and other staff members in person via video conference on the telephone and/or in writing;
- observe details at close range
- multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
- lifting up to and including 25 lbs
- the noise level in the work environment is moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises all employees in the department: Assistant Director of Human Resources Administrative Assistant to the Director of Human Resources Administrative Assistant/Receptionist for HR Finance and TLI and Substitute Coordinator. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; providing positive reinforcement where appropriate and disciplining employees where appropriate; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
- Formal application
- Rating of education and experience
- Oral interviews
- Reference check
- Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
- Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.) Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.) and fingerprints.
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age race creed color religion nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity disability pregnancy and pregnancyrelated conditions physical and intellectual differences immigration status homeless status or any other class protected by law.
Date Updated: 5/12/25
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
