Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations (2357)

We announce the following vacancy in Rochester Community Schools. Applications will be accepted until filled. Initial screening will begin on July 7 2025.

Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Level Degree or Educational Specialist Degree in Education Labor Relations Public Administration Human Resources Labor Law or related field
• Experience with administration supervision and organization of educational programs.
• Current or former K-12 teaching experience preferred. Experience and expertise in teacher evaluation systems knowledge and training in Charlotte Danielsons The Framework for Teaching Evaluation is preferred.
• Ability to lead develop supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Experience knowledge and general exposure in the areas of personnel labor relations fringe benefits administration and employment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and apply all District requirements and Board of Education policies and regulations.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Assists the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources with regard to all salaried staff.
2. Conducts salary studies for all salaried staff.
3. Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information facilitating communication and reporting for all salaried employees.
4. Assists District staff members with professional development compliance and state reporting.
5. Assists in the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and Board policies/regulations.
6. Serve as liaison between the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and other departments building administrators attending to routine administrative matters and coordinating interdepartmental efforts as necessary.
7. Assists Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources with labor negotiations and general human resource inquiries from staff.
8. Assist building leaders in coordinating Homebound staffing for general education students.
9. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the certificated staff evaluation system.
10. Project management of human resource initiatives to develop and implement internal policies processes and procedures.
11. Coordinate orientation and on-boarding of all salaried employees.
12. Works with Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and LearningTeaching and Learning leadership and Special Education leadership on all salaried staff postings interviews background checks etc.
13. Serves as member of Board of Educations bargaining teams as assigned.
14. Maintains knowledge of all federal state and local laws that effect HR such as Michigan School Code Public Employment Relations Act (PERA) FMLA ADA etc.
15. Responsible for the entire recruitment process including but not limited to advertisement placement interview arrangements preparing interview questions and packets reference verification drafting acceptance or rejection letters and timely follow-up with administrative and teaching/ancillary staff applicants/candidates.
16. Responsible for teacher recruitment fairs within the district and district attendance at colleges/university fairs or recruitment activities.
17. Assists Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources with review and revision of Board Policies and Regulations as requested.
18. Assist district staff in accurate reporting of state and federal reports such as the Registry of Educational Personnel (REP).
19. Monitor and ensure compliance with the state and federal requirements for all District professional staff.
20. Responsible for identification and placement of properly endorsed and/or highly qualified personnel for all long-term teaching vacancies.
21. Performs other duties as may be required by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Adopted: 7/2018

Revised: 7/2019; 3/2023;6/2025

SALARY: $104580 - $136452 per year plus a comprehensive benefit package.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application and attach a Letter of Interest and current resume through Rochester Community Schools website at:

PROCESS:
Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience qualifications and professional attributes.

Required Experience:

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