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Director of Human Resources

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