Director of Human Resources (26-27) Human Resources

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Director of Human Resources

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of HR & Employee Services

PAY GRADE: Admin/Prof 8 230 Days

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources & Employee Services

DATE REVISED: June 2026

This position is eligible for a Non-Chapter 21 Contract

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide leadership for personnel activities to ensure the selection retention and development of high-quality staff. Implement legally sound and effective personnel programs policies procedures and practices that align with and support Irving ISD goals and strategic planning. Responsible for district-wide staffing needs and development of comprehensive strategies to recruit support and retain staff. Responsible for the leadership innovation governance and management necessary to identify evaluate mitigate and monitor the districts operational and strategic risk with employee-related matters such as mediations grievances and investigations. Develop tools practices and policies to analyze and manage risks while minimizing the districts exposure to loss damage or liability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• Masters degree from an accredited university in business education leadership or human resource management required
• TX principal/mid-management certificate preferred
• Bilingual proficiency English/Spanish preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Knowledge of HR practices and principles & HR documents system
• Knowledge of school administrative practices and procedures
• Knowledge and skill in the functions/processes of a HRIS
• Knowledge of computer-assisted compensation and benefits analysis techniques
• Knowledge of certification rules and procedures
• Knowledge of personnel records systems
• Skill and knowledge in the collection analysis and determination of the relative market value and institutional application of quantitative salary and benefit survey data
• Knowledge of Texas workers compensation codes
• Ability to interpret and disseminate insurance and benefits information to individuals and groups
• Knowledge of administration of property and casualty programs
• Knowledge of voluntary retirement plans
• Knowledge of Leave of Absence principles including ADA accommodation
• Knowledge of Texas Unemployment rules
• Ability to conduct on-site safety inspections of all district facilities
• Ability to effectively utilize and manage district human resources software systems spreadsheets and database programs
• Customer service skills with the ability to work collaboratively with organizational teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Skill and knowledge in the collection analysis and determination of the relative market value and institutional application of quantitative salary and benefit survey data
• Effective communication skills to communicate with all levels of employees both verbally and in writing including top management sufficient to provide information interpret policy and to justify and persuade others
• Skill in writing concise logical analytical reports and notes to justify compensation and benefits recommendations and decisions
• Skill in computing rates ratios and percentages in gathering and applying salary and benefits data.
• Ability to develop and implement action plans to address unique and unusual issues within compensation and benefits disciplines.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment with students faculty and staff.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• To perform this job successfully an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Experience:

• At least one (1) year of successful experience as a school administrator (Preferred) OR
• Human resources staffing and recruitment experience in a public school system or government agency (Preferred) OR
• Three years of experience in human resources staffing benefits compensation and/or risk management in a public school system or government agency (Preferred)
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
• Five years of experience in direct supervision of employees three years of which should be directly related to benefits administration risk management employee relations classification/compensation administration and/or position control (Preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assist in identifying supporting and executing strategies to support the attainment of annual improvements for the department division and district.
2. Provide clear consistent and positive communication guidance and support to internal stakeholders and external partners vendors and stakeholders.
3. Assist the Executive Director of HR & Employee Services with programs promoting employee retention and development as needed.
4. Communicate effectively with staff district employees community and the school board in verbal written and other formats.
5. Focus efforts of the department toward the accomplishment of the district mission vision core values district goals and strategic priorities.
6. Coordinate the preparation and approval of resource plans and budgets in support of district HRIS & Strategic Staffing objectives related to compensation.
7. Designs a vision for broader employee relations services and strategies makes recommendations and prepares proposals for new and improved programs based on district needs.
8. Coordinates the development and implementation of programs special projects research

studies and other department initiatives to identify best practices and process improvements in

order to promote functional efficiency and productivity.

1. Keep abreast of employment laws and HR best practices and make recommendations for improvement.
2. Prepare and recommend personnel policies and procedures that ensure compliance with policies laws and regulations governing district employees.
3. Collects and interprets area regional and state benefit information for all employee levels

using a variety of methods including but not limited to personal contact surveys and

publications studies to determine the competitive position of the district.

1. Participate or be informed about salary and benefits surveys and other benchmark studies provide analysis on salary and benefits trends and recommend solutions.
2. Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Risk Management:

1. Advise upper management on issues related to loss exposure and accompanying risk to assets and employees. Recommend strategies to reduce risk and loss exposure and related costs.
2. Direct analyze and negotiate workers compensation unemployment property and casualty liability automobile and student insurance policies; make sound recommendations for selecting insurance brokers and carriers.
3. Identify develop coordinate and conduct training programs related to safety driving incident investigation and risk management for district employees.
4. Support in management of unemployment claims; serve as district representative for Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Workers Compensation Commission hearings. Manage claims or work in defense and settlement of claims against the district.
5. Coordinate with insurance carriers regarding property/auto losses and liability claims filed by the district.
6. Coordinate with agents insurers service providers and district personnel on the design implementation and monitoring of safety loss prevention and claims administration programs for the district.
7. Coordinate the administration of the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions to include investigations as to accommodations and other remedies.
8. Coordinate all aspects of ADA matters for compliance with federal and state laws; keep all tracking documents as required by the Department of Justice for ADA compliance.
9. Conduct investigations into inquiries regarding ADA compliance status at District-owned sites.
10. Coordinate all fitness-for-duty exams and reasonable suspicion/under-the-influence medical testing for the district.

Strategic Staffing:

1. Help staff develop skills that increase their expertise and engagement while supporting organizational objectives.
2. Liaise with Finance and the Business Office to ensure budgeting initiatives are accurate and distributed timely.
3. Consistent monitoring and auditing of staff exits vacancies and employee investigations to assist District Leadership with forecasting future demand and district staffing based on projected student enrollment.
4. Direct the preparation and maintenance of such reports as necessary to carry out the functions of the department; prepare periodic reports for management as necessary or requested to track strategic goal accomplishment

Employment/Staffing:

1. Analyze trends in personnel needs across campuses and departments.
2. Develop support and facilitate effective processes for the screening and selection of leaders teachers and paraprofessionals.
3. Work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans.
4. Ensure that all PK-12 teachers and instructional aides are highly qualified upon hire.
5. Assist in monitoring the issuance and renewal of state certificates licenses and permits through a variety of teaching pipelines.
6. Provide equal employment opportunities and work cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Talent Acquisition/Recruitment

1. Support the development and implementation of a well-coordinated and effective approach to recruit teachers leaders and other employees for Irving ISD.
2. Analyze market research to inform Irving ISD recruitment strategies and to enable Irving ISD to appropriately tailor recruitment campaigns to various sectors and track trends over time.
3. Research various advertising mediums and place advertisements accordingly.
4. Attend career fairs targeting high-profile candidates and build name recognition among talented candidates.
5. Conduct extensive outreach and networking via phone correspondence and in-person meetings with undergraduate and graduate schools service organizations and affinity groups to build Irving ISD and its schools visibility and to attract candidates.
6. Identify and cultivate relationships with strategic partners for recruitment (i.e. Universities Colleges TFA Teaching Fellows Colleges/Universities reputable Certification Programs).
7. Devise and implement additional recruitment strategies to access new or alternative teaching candidate pools.
8. Manage and analyze the recruitment database on a regular basis.
9. Develop evaluation tools and criteria with the leadership team for each step of the recruitment process.
10. Support the recruitment strategies within the Guest Educator program to attract potential Guest Educators as a viable alternate talent pipeline for future teaching staff at campuses.
11. Oversees the districts Guest Educator program ensuring the best practices are in place to grow the number of Guest Educators and improve the overall program

Employee Relations:

1. Promote collegiality teamwork and collaborative decision-making among staff
2. Conduct formal investigations of allegations involving district employees and write reports summarizing conclusions drawn based on investigation materials
3. Communicate and correspond with district personnel law enforcement and other agencies
4. Assist supervisors in responding timely to level one grievances and participate in level one Hearing
5. Provide guidance and counseling to supervisors on resolving personnel problems interpreting policies and procedures and taking disciplinary actions
6. Assist in providing human resource management training for district supervisors
7. Manage the departments employee relations database for grievances misconduct allegations state & federal complaints and other employment-related issues that require centralized tracking and timeline facilitation
8. Implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies procedures and programs that affect them
9. Assist principals with employee counseling and improvement plans where needed
10. Coordinate communication and mediation processes for employee complaints grievances and concerns
11. Assist principals in conducting due-process procedures
12. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews

Community Relations:

1. Articulate the districts mission and goals to the community and solicit their support
2. Participate and promote with colleagues community and district activities that foster rapport and mutual respect between the district and community
3. Assist in responding to public information requests relating to personnel records
4. Assist the department in activities related to promoting the districts efforts to recruit retain and develop human resources talent for the district

Administration/Records:

1. Coordinate technology-related human resource functions including website management electronic records and criminal records checks through DPS
2. Maintain an accurate accounting of budgeted positions and vacancies
3. Ensure that employee handbooks are updated and distributed annually
4. Supervise processes to ensure accurate management of personnel records
5. Assist in monitoring the development and revision of job descriptions for paraprofessional and

classified personnel

1. Supervise the process to conduct appropriate reviewing of criminal background checks through Texas DPS and any other applicable medium

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Employee Services

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• HR Investigator
• Administrative Assistant of Human Resources
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of HR & Employee Services to oversee the HR Coordinators of HRIS Operations & Strategic Staffing 2

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively verbal and written. Repetitive hand motions. Prolonged use of computer. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours during high-demand calendar events.

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training wearing personal protective equipment as required reporting injuries and incidences immediately to a supervisor and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This is an in-person position. Work from home is not allowed unless approved by the Superintendent.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

Director