Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all facets of human capital management within the district. This role encompasses leadership in employee services organizational development compliance performance evaluation systems (including Expanded ADEPT/PADEPP) staffing allocations recruitment onboarding retention employee relations and compensation structures. As a key member of the Executive Cabinet the Assistant Superintendent ensures the cultivation of a positive and productive work environment aligning human resources strategies with the districts mission and goals.

This job reports to the Superintendent

To perform this job successfully an individual must perform the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental to the performance of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Human Capital Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that support the districts objectives ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Talent Acquisition and Retention: Oversee recruitment processes to attract and retain qualified personnel including the development of staffing proposals and allocation models.
• Performance Management: Manage performance evaluation systems including Expanded ADEPT/PADEPP ensuring consistent and fair assessments across all employee groups.
• Employee Relations: Address employee grievances and disciplinary actions in compliance with district policies and legal standards fostering a respectful and supportive work environment.
• Compensation and Classification: Administer equitable compensation structures and classification systems conducting regular reviews to maintain competitiveness and fairness.
• Compliance and Legal Oversight: Ensure adherence to federal state and local employment laws and regulations serving as the districts EEO and OCR Officer.

• Organizational Development: Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness including professional development programs and change management efforts.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with district administrators principals and other stakeholders to support human resources functions and promote a cohesive organizational culture.
• Policy Development: Recommend and implement HR policies and procedures that align with district goals and legal requirements.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records utilizing HR information systems to support decision-making processes.
• Budget Management: Monitor and manage the HR departments budget ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with district priorities.
• Board Engagement: Prepare and present reports to the School Board providing insights and recommendations on HR-related matters.
• Employee Benefits: Oversight of employee benefits management.

Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Doctorate is preferred.
• Masters Degree in Educational Administration Human Resources or a related field required; preferred.
• Current South Carolina Department of Education Principal Certification; preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of eight years in educational leadership and/or human resources with at least three to five years in district-level administrative roles preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of human resources principles including recruitment employee relations compensation and compliance.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with the ability to drive organizational change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of building effective relationships across diverse groups.
• Proficiency in human resources information systems and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws regulations human resources and education policies.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional travel to school sites and district meetings.
• Physical Demands: Routine use of standard office equipment; occasional lifting and movement of materials up to 25 pounds.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Executive Pay Scale

Evaluation

The Superintendent will evaluate performance annually based on the successful execution of responsibilities and achievement of district goals.

Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.