CLASS TITLE: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
APPROVED: January 14, 2016- Order #2016-1720
BASIC FUNCTION:
Organize, plan, direct and implement the District's Human Resources programs and activities including employment, compensation, negotiations, employee relations, employee benefits and employee assistance; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Organize, plan, direct and implement the District's Human Resources programs and activities including employment, compensation, negotiations, employee relations, employee benefits and employee assistance; direct and supervise District Personnel Services, business affairs and employee relations programs.
- Develop and recommend Human Resources policies and objectives for the District; develop recruiting and placement practices and procedures.
- Determine and recommend employee relations and contract administration practices to establish positive employer-employee relationships and to promote a high level of employee morale.
- Develop, process and implement job design, job evaluation and performance appraisal programs.
- Assure compliance with wage and hour policies, compensation schedules and procedures and other policies related to human resources.
- Administer and oversee the District's employee benefits programs and services, employee assistance programs and pre-employment physical screening activities.
- Provide in-service management training programs for employees; design training programs to meet District-wide Human Resources programs policies and procedures; assure responsibilities and accountabilities are understood and assure coordination of activities within the Division are accomplished.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Job analysis techniques.
- Classification and compensation methodologies.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Basic public speaking techniques.
- Principles and practices of supervision and training.
- Employee benefits and assistance programs.
ABILITY TO:
- Organize, plan, direct and implement the District's Human Resources programs and activities including employment, compensation, negotiations, employee relations, employee benefits and employee assistance.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
- Explain and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to classified and/or certificated personnel.
- Provide technical information and assistance to others concerning employment policies and personnel transactions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s Degree
- Five (5) years’ experience in the area of school leadership
- At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate
- Certification as a school principal