Director of Human Resources (2025-2026)

Position Title: Director of Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department. This includes planning coordinating and supervising recruitment benefits administration employee relations and compliance with state and federal regulations. The Director ensures operational excellence and provides direct support to principals and supervisors across the district enhancing overall efficiency and the morale of school district personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the recruitment screening hiring and placement of instructional and support personnel.
• Lead the recruitment and selection process for district administrators.
• Issue and maintain contracts for professional and support staff employees as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and state regulations with regards to evaluations and contract level recommendations to assign appropriate contracts to certified employees.
• Oversee the onboarding and orientation process for all employees.
• Collaborate with administrators to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies.
• Monitor and analyze retention dashboards and exit survey results to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Maintain personnel records and reports as necessary to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations including EEOC and Title IX.
• Stay up to date on South Carolina Department of Education regulations and advise on evaluation and certification processes.
• Keep abreast of governmental statutes regulations and rules relating to personnel administration and advise all relevant parties of the provisions of the law.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of SLED checks E-Verify checks and other pre-employment requirements.
• Serve as a resource for employees on the districts employee benefit programs including group health insurance disability insurance retirement plans sick leave personal leave other leaves of absence and other related or emerging employee benefit plans.
• Counsel employees referred by superiors or who voluntarily seek assistance.
• Work closely with principals and department heads to address personnel issues and improve workplace culture.
• Work with the Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer to assist principals in investigating documenting and improving employee behavior and performance.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless HR support and operations.
• Partner with Director of Administration and Employee Relations Coordinator to develop and implement professional development opportunities for certified and classified staff.
• Assist with research pertaining to personnel including salary research studies of staff characteristics professional standards and other pertinent projects.
• Serve as the districts liaison with colleges for student placement as observers teaching assistants student teachers and interns.
• Develop and maintain the employee handbooks.
• Review and update job descriptions to reflect current needs and requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets including STARS and Retirement Banquet.
• Provide data for reports including EEOC Bureau of Labor Statistics and CERRA Supply and Demand reports.
• Attend all scheduled and called Board Meetings which involve the discussion and/or approval of personnel matters.
• Maintain confidentiality in all employee dealings.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Education Certified Applicants

Masters Degree in Education Administration or a related discipline; minimum of five years of successful teaching experience teaching experience with adults desired.

Non-certified Applicants

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field Masters Degree preferred; minimum of five years successful human resources management or related experience.

Must be able to effectively work with public in person on the phone and through other electronic means and have knowledge of human resources practices fair employment laws and educator licensing rules.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Education Certified Applicants

Valid South Carolina Certificate in one of the following areas preferred:

• Elementary or Secondary Principal (Tier I Tier II)
• Elementary or Secondary Supervisor
• Superintendent

Non-certified Applicants

Certification through SHRM PHR SPHR HRCI or other recognized Human Resources professional certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises assigned Human Resources staff. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with students parents District staff government agencies and all other groups involved in the activities of the job. Ability to identify effective strategies for federal program initiatives.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of assessment data. Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply financial concepts such as compound interest time value of money tax rates and discounts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to comprehend interpret and apply state and federal regulations to related academic initiatives. Ability to effectively apply knowledge of academic initiatives programs and services. Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Personal computer experience required. Knowledgeable of all state and federal regulations and compliance requirements applicable to federal programs. Knowledge of the records forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of fiscal management practices. Strong knowledge of word processing e-mail spreadsheets electronic file management the internet and reporting and presentation software. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy standards procedures and regulations pertinent to job functions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk talk listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 months

Director II Pay Scale

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Updated 2025

Required Experience:

Director