Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking a highly qualified Director of Human Resources to join our leadership team.

Responsible for personnel functions including staffing, hiring, counseling, policy administration and record keeping for all certified and non-certified staff.  Plans, coordinates and supervises the operations of the human resource office. Participates in labor negotiations and relations, benefits administration and special projects as requested.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of Human Resource experience in a K-12 school setting required; 5 years preferred.
• Central office or administrative experience is strongly preferred.
• Masters degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, Personnel Administration, HRM, Industrial or Organizational Psychology, or related field (Business with a Human Resource endorsement)

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

·         An ability to establish and maintain good working and supervisory relations with staff and to maintain in strictest confidence personal information regarding employees

·         Oversees recruitment, interview process and recommends employment of all staff with focus on employee retention

·         Coordinates employee performance evaluation programs; recommends new or revised employee relations policies and procedures

·         Research, design and implement classification, salary, and comparability studies. Authorizes salaries and/or wages. 

·         Administers provisions of collective bargaining agreements and/or district procedures dealing with staffing, transfers, discipline, leaves, resignations, retirement, benefits, vacations, absences and supplemental pay

·         Prepares legal research reports required by the District, Federal, State and outside agencies

·         Assures that all staff members are properly certified

·         Advocate for the district's interests when assessing and collaborating with consortiums and third parties.

·         Maintains and administers COBRA, ADA, ACA and FMLA compliance

·         Collaborates with the business office and payroll to streamline the systems of implementation and management.

·         Interfaces and consults with District legal counsel on employment matters and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.

·         Responsible for district benefit administration, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and coordinates annual open enrollments

·         Serves as district representative coordinating response to Title IX complaints. 

·         Represents the Board as the chief negotiator in negotiating all collective bargaining agreements.

·         Prepares, collects and compiles statistical and other pertinent data for effective collective bargaining.

·         Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law.

Skills & Abilities:

·         Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, administrators, and the public.

·         Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

·         Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

·         Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and collective bargaining procedures.

·         Ability to manage pressure situations and effectively negotiate in complex environments.

·         Strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all aspects of the HR process.

Reports to:                 Superintendent

Location:                    Administration Building

Salary:                        $125,000-140,000 Commensurate With Experience 

Full job description available in the Superintendent’s Office 

Okemos Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all.