Director Of Human Resources

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

Classification 

Exempt, 12-Month Employee

 

Reports to 

Head of School

 

Primary Function

The Director of Human Resources possesses strong Human Resource and analytical skills, works well in a fast-paced environment and requires a willingness to work autonomously and collaboratively at times with multiple business partners. The Director of Human Resources is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources functions and ensures that goals and objectives are met through the Employee Handbook. The Director of Human Resources provides guidance and enhances performance in a manner that incorporates Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School’s vision, and works collaboratively with the school leadership team to develop a school-wide culture of respect and achievement in common goals. We are seeking someone who has high levels of integrity, attention to detail, and holds him/herself accountable with consistency. This is a leadership position in our school organization.

 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of ten years experience in Human Resources
• Prior experience working for a non-profit organization or Charter School 
• Successful experience working in a diverse educational, urban setting 

 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Masters in Human Resources 
• SHRM-CP Certified 

 

 Required Competencies & Qualifications

• Work effectively with staff, scholars, and the community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficiency in technology tools, excel, typing, HRIS systems
• Work autonomously within school established guidelines and policies
• Organize tasks, set priorities and meet policies 
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting
• Open to feedback and an ability to manage difficult conversations 

 

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Sets the overall direction and supervision of team members
• Sets the timeline and strategy for HR and talent implementation
• Manages and codifies all talent processes
• Manages all employee relations (concerns, conflicts, investigations, salary, etc.)
• Payroll 
• Oversees all legal + EEOC disputes/situations in conjunction with HOS
• Manages all 403B + Benefits behind the scenes implementation w/ Sr. Director of Finance and Operations
• Manages all Workers Compensation situations
• Manages all Staff Leaves of Absence/Parental Leave, etc.
• Oversees all Performance Improvement Plan processes for staff
• Responding to employee emails within the same day as received
• Annually reviews and recommendations to executive management for improvement of the organization's policies procedures and practices.

• Designs and direct the hiring process for all certified and classified school employees, in cooperation with the leadership team to assure consistency in the school and ensuring compliance with state and federal law and contractual provisions (i.e., Highly Qualified, endorsement, certification requirements)
• Develops and leads the onboarding and new orientation program 
• Advises/revises school policies and procedures for Human Resources for the Head of School consideration, to assure consistency in the school, and compliance with laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements 
• Coordinates performance assessment of all employees, advises leadership, and oversees the process for tracking notification and receipt of evaluation/probation paperwork.
• Provides training to the school administration to ensure that personnel policies and procedures are understood and implemented fairly and appropriately 
• Supervises the preparation and complete in an accurate and timely manner state and federal reports for compliance
• Advises the Head of School to assure sound and accurate information for decisions
• Participates in staff meetings and follow-up action based on labor-management discussion/meetings works proactively to resolve issues before they become formal grievances and utilizes problem-solving and meditation techniques to bring about resolution where appropriate
• Attends professional growth sessions to keep his/her professional Human Resources knowledge current with changing laws and regulations
• Works with the Head of School and Leadership on employee relations issues including investigations of alleged misconduct and other personnel issues and completes investigations and oversees outside contracted services as appropriate
• Provides appropriate information to staff, prepares legal personnel-related documentation (including employment statements of hiring disciplinary procedures, and terminations of employment), and maintains up-to personnel files.
• Assists in the preparation of pulling personal files for the yearly audit and conduct an internal audit 
• Produces accurate and detailed reports related to compensation, diversity, EEO data and retention in response to audits, and internal inquiries
• Assists in codifying current HR department processes and work to streamline and develop a procedural guide to reflect various departmental practices
• Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations 
• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school
• Protects the confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines
• Supervises the staff in the Human Resources department 

 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time 12-month position.  The regular hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend.

 

Salary Range

$115,000 - $135,000 annually (Based on Experience)

 

Travel 

Minimum to no travel required 

 

EEO Statement 

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

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