Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Definition of Work

The Executive Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for district human resources functions ensuring effective human capital management compliance with federal and state employment laws and consistent implementation of district personnel policies.

The position leads employee relations investigations and compliance functionsincluding oversight of Title IX and other discrimination-related matterswhile supporting district leadership in fostering a professional equitable and high-performing work environment.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Educational Administration Human Resources Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education administration human resources or a related field.
• SHRM or comparable HR certification (within 12 months of hire)
• South Carolina Administrative Certification (or ability to obtain) preferred
• Experience handling employee relations matters investigations AND compliance responsibilities preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Salary/Status

Executive Director Salary Schedule/Full-Time/240 days

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources

Report To

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Rock Hill Schools. Rock Hill Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

Human Resources Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for district human resources functions and services.
• Support the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in planning implementing and evaluating district human capital strategies.
• Ensure efficient accurate and compliant processing of employee transactions and HR services.
• Develop systems and procedures that promote fairness consistency and accountability in personnel practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance to HR Directors and staff regarding policies procedures and employee relations matters.
• Build collaborative relationships with principals and district leaders to support effective implementation of HR strategies and services.
• Facilitate the development of human capital plans that support district recruitment retention and employee development goals.
• Lead HR operational initiatives including policy development process improvements and service delivery models.

Employee Relations and Investigations

• Oversee employee relations processes including conflict resolution grievances workplace concerns and disciplinary matters.
• Ensure consistent and legally compliant investigative practices related to allegations of misconduct discrimination harassment or retaliation.
• Conduct or supervise investigations involving staff complaints and sensitive personnel matters.
• Provide guidance to administrators on employment law personnel procedures and workplace conflict management.
• Analyze trends in employee relations issues and recommend strategies to strengthen organizational culture and reduce risk.

Compliance and Title IX Oversight

• Serve as the districts Title IX Coordinator ensuring compliance with federal regulations prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities.
• Oversee compliance with applicable federal and state laws including Title IX Title VI Title VII ADA and other employment and civil rights regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee investigations related to Title IX and other discrimination complaints involving employees or students when applicable.
  Maintain documentation reporting systems and procedures required by federal and state compliance standards.
• Develop and deliver training for administrators and staff regarding Title IX responsibilities discrimination prevention and workplace conduct standards.
• Monitor legal developments and regulatory guidance related to employment law and civil rights compliance.

Leadership Training and Organizational Support

• Provide coaching and consultation to district leaders on personnel management investigations and compliance obligations.
• Lead professional development for administrators on employee relations conflict resolution and compliance topics.
• Promote a culture of professionalism accountability and responsive service across the Human Resources department.
• Facilitate meetings workshops and collaborative planning sessions supporting district initiatives related to human capital management.
• Prepare reports analyses and recommendations for senior leadership related to HR operations and compliance activities.

Administrative and Operational Functions

• Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental goals budgets and performance metrics.
• Ensure accurate preparation of reports audits surveys and compliance documentation.
• Maintain consistent district practices for employee onboarding orientation evaluation processes grievance procedures and separation processes.
• Support district initiatives related to employee engagement retention and organizational effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Leadership Competencies

• Aligns actions to Board Goals and Superintendent priorities.
• Leads for the whole system success not only a division. Makes decisions based on district-wide impact and long-term outcomes.
• Provides sound timely coaching and support for administrators to make decisions in complex situations in alignment with legal and policy mandates.
• Elevates appropriately providing all information necessary for decision making in a concise manner.
• Ensures no surprises through proactive communication.
• Coordinates with all district offices behind the scenes so schools experience seamless unified support.
• Translates district and level initiatives into concrete actions ensuring purpose and understanding with disciplined follow-through.
• Trusts professional expertise and validates with evidence.

• Assists principals to align resources to strategy.
• Models integrity transparency and accountability.
• Communicates clearly consistently and with one voice.
• Demonstrates discretion and composure under pressure.
• Takes initiative to promptly prevent and solve problems.
• Balances urgency with sustainability.
• Provides exemplary customer servicefollows up follows through ensures schools never have to navigate misalignment.
• Leads effectively in all directions on the organizational chart.
• Protects school personnels time attention and investments to ensure focus on the highest leverage actions to improve student learning.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts to changing conditions.
• Consistently displays characteristics of an executive level leader with exemplary initiative professionalism confidentiality and commitment to student success.

Performance Indicators

Evaluation Indicators will be established annually.

• Decrease year over year teacher vacancy rate on first day of school
• Increase year over year Employee retention rate
• Decrease average time-to-fill vacancies
• Decrease average investigation completion time
• Increase year over year compliance reporting accuracy and timeliness

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Human resources management practices in public education
• Federal and state employment and civil rights laws (Title VII Title IX ADA etc.)
• Investigative procedures and employee relations practices
• School district policies governance structures and operational systems

Skills in:

• Conducting impartial workplace investigations
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Organizational leadership and change management
• Data analysis and strategic planning
• Effective written and oral communication

Ability to:

• Exercise sound judgment and discretion in sensitive personnel matters
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Interpret and apply policies laws and regulations accurately

Working Conditions

The position requires work in an office and school environment with frequent interaction with staff and administrators. Duties may include extended periods of sitting computer use and occasional travel to school sites or district meetings.

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid Drivers License or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data operating standard office equipment and the use of advanced technology
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress
• Must be on-call as a regular part of the job

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit official transcripts three professional references with at least one Page 3 of 3 supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding Requirements

As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth gender and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews internal documents representative job descriptions in similar districts and other state/federal agencies.

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.

Required Experience:

Director