Human Resources Administrator

Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Human Resources Administrator beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

Reports To: Chief Administrator

Classification: Administrator

Supervises: Staff as directed by the Chief Administrator

Job Summary:

The Administrator of Human Resources serves as the personnel officer for the agency and provides leadership direction and oversight of all human resource functions. This position ensures effective recruitment hiring development evaluation retention and support of high-quality staff while maintaining compliance with Iowa Code administrative rules collective bargaining agreements and board policies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in either Accounting or Business Administration.
• Should possess above average skills in the areas of communication and implementation.
• Successful experience in educational systems personnel/human resources labor relations or appropriate related areas preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and Chief Administrator may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and be responsible for good human resources practices in all phases of Great Prairie AEA.
• Assists the Chief Administrator in administrative operations outside Human Resources as needed.
• Develop recommend interpret and administer employee relations/labor relations policy for management.
• Use technology to maintain an effective and efficient department.
• Serve as managements representative on matters concerning Agency compliance or interpretation of state or national guidelines on employee relations/labor relations.
• Maintain active communications with Agency administrators on their responsibilities in the areas of harassment comprehensive equity and affirmative action.
• Assist the Chief Negotiator of the agency as needed.
• Assist the Chief Administrator in the managements negotiations team in the evaluation of proposals and development of appropriate counter proposals.
• Cooperate with the Chief Financial Officer to keep all records and necessary data pertinent to negotiations.
• Serve as an advisor to management on interpretation of the Master Agreements Handbook and in-service management on contract administration matters.
• Consult with administrators on the development and implementation of Agency policies and regulations.
• Consult the Agencys legal council and the Chief Administrator on questions concerning employee evaluation discipline and dismissal.
• Assure that staff is properly evaluated in a timely manner.
• Initiate and maintain an active recruitment process for the employment of personnel including attending career fairs in Iowa and surrounding states.
• Assure that certified personnel carry the appropriate licensure certification and approvals and monitor attainment of full licensure/certification for all temporary licensed/certified employees.
• Initiate appropriate contacts with the Board of Educational Examiners relevant to licensure of personnel.
• Structure an Agency level Comprehensive Equity Advisory Committee.
• Implement an employment program for staff predicated on Agency affirmative action objectives.
• Maintain an effective and efficient HR office including an efficient program for the procurement and storage of personnel data.
• Be informed on state laws rules regulations and litigations impacting the Agency in all areas of employee/labor relations.
• Processing and management of the Human Resources department for completion of paperwork and state reporting such as but not limited to BEDS reporting family medical leave act workers compensation claims employee accommodations unemployment & insurance and benefit enrollment.
• Represent the Agency on State and other level agencies as deemed appropriate.
• Carry out the hiring procedures and assist the administrative team in logistics of hiring and onboarding staff as requested.
• Report to the board of directors as requested by the Chief Administrator.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Chief Administrator.

Working Conditions:

• Regular travel requirements: Travel may be required between office locations and school sites within the agencys designated area. Occasional statewide or out-of-state travel for conferences training sessions and other professional development events is also expected.
• Physical demands: In addition to regular standing and sitting the role may involve prolonged periods of walking or standing particularly during site visits or meetings. Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment and materials (weighing up to 25 pounds) is required. This may include setting up for presentations carrying materials to different locations and managing files or supplies. The role also requires sufficient mobility and dexterity to perform office-based tasks including typing filing and other administrative duties.
• Environmental conditions: Travel and on-site visits may expose employees to varying weather conditions and environments including outdoor settings school facilities and community event locations. The ability to adapt to diverse environments including loud or crowded spaces is important.
• Visual and auditory requirements: Effective performance in this role requires clear and efficient verbal communication with staff and stakeholders. A willingness to support the leadership team with promptness and communicate with staff members on various topics is required. Auditory ability is necessary for listening to presentations and participating in discussions while visual acuity is required for reviewing documents digital screens and visual materials.
• Mental demands: The role requires a high level of concentration attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability to remain organized and flexible amidst frequent interruptions and variable work schedules is essential.

Terms of Employment

The work schedule and compensation will be determined in alignment with Great Prairie AEA policies and subject to board approval.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated based on criteria which represent a set of knowledge and skills that reflects the best evidence available regarding effective leadership for the agency.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority