Assistant Director of Staff Relations - Central Office

Syracuse City School District Jobs•Syracuse, KS

22d•$135,188

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Staff Relations assists with personnel investigations, contract negotiations, administration of collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies for the School District, and general Human Resources duties. This role ensures a safe and productive work force, fair and truthful administration of agreements, supports positive employee relations, and coordinates staff evaluations and development programs.

Requirements

Experience in conducting investigations or personnel administration.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
Knowledge of labor laws and collective bargaining processes.
New York State School District Administrator, School District Leader Certificate, or juris doctor.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in human resources, labor relations, or a related field and Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Law or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assists the appropriate administrator in the coordination of investigation and documentation of alleged unsatisfactory performance and improprieties by employees of the District.
Assists in the facilitation of accountability measures to maintain an efficient and effective workforce.
Establishes and enhances relationships between building administrators, and professional and non-certified staff.
Assists with the preparation and maintenance of statistical information on all personnel and assists with the submission of necessary statistical reports to various governmental agencies and the Board of Education.
Assists with negotiations for the School District; prepares for and assists with contract negotiations with bargaining units to arrive at mutually satisfactory agreements on wages, hours and working conditions.
Assists with the administration of collective bargaining agreements and policies relating to personnel administration and helps ensure they are administered with dignity, fairness and truthfulness.
Identifies and compiles necessary data used in negotiations.
May recommend personnel policies and personnel placement to the Superintendent for approval and makes recommendation to the Board of Education or Executive Director for Staff Relations.
May act as a designee of the Superintendent at appropriate stages of the grievance process.
Coordinates with the administration of contracts during the term of various contracts with employee organizations, ensuring appropriate evaluation of all staff with the various bargaining units.
Assists in the interpretation of negotiated contracts to members of the administration and staff.
Regularly communicates with the union units in order to maintain and enhance positive employee relations.
In conjunction with other designated administrators, initiates, prepares, and administers appropriate in-service and staff development programs with District responsibilities for evaluation, professional development, remediation, and performance improvement.
Assists the Human Resources team with general Human Resources duties
All other duties as assigned.