Director of Human Capital

RCSD•Rochester, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an administrative position located at the Rochester City School District responsible for program planning and policy development in order to achieve strategic objectives such as employee retention, employee relations, and safety. Responsibilities are carried out in functional areas such as employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, employment/recruitment, affirmative action, legal compliance, employee benefits, and labor management. Duties also include providing advice/guidance relating to New York State Education and Civil Service laws, collective bargaining agreements and past practices. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Senior Human Resources Director-RCSD or other higher level staff member. General supervision is exercised over professional and/or clerical staff.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s degree plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent professional experience in personnel activities including recruitment and selection, employee benefits, labor relations, position classification, employee relations, or staff development and training, two (2) years of which must involve managerial experience
OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent professional experience as defined in (A) above, two (2) years of which must involve managerial experience
OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree plus six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent professional experience as defined in (A) above, two (2) years of which must involve managerial experience
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above
Professional experience does not include secretarial, clerical or similar work experience
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration, including recruitment and selection, position classification, payroll certification, staff development and training, benefits administration and labor relations
Working knowledge of New York State Civil Service law and local rules and regulations
Working knowledge of New York State Education law
Working knowledge of affirmative action practices
Ability to develop personnel programs and assist with policy development
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships
Working knowledge of information technology relating to personnel software
Ability to administer personnel policy for the District
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to write/create narrative and descriptive statistical reports
Ability to conduct employment interviews
Ability to advise management and staff on discipline issues
Ability to conduct salary surveys
Ability to maintain records
Supervisory ability
Organizational ability
Good judgment
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities

Implements personnel policies, rules and regulations for employees
Assists administrators to identify problem/ineffective employees and resolve personnel conflicts
Monitors the tenure status and process of the teaching staff
Coordinates the disciplinary process including mediation, and developing proactive solutions for managers and staff
Advises employees on benefit programs including medical, life insurance, dental and retirement
Develops and implements fringe benefit programs
Develops and administers salary plan for management employees, and conducts salary surveys for collective bargaining units
Participates in, or directs, negotiation sessions with employee unions and administers the provisions of union contracts
Coordinates activities with Civil Service Commission and assists in the resolution of personnel problems involving Civil Service law, local rules and regulations, position classification, payroll certification, examinations and reduction of force
Assists with internal investigations relating to personnel issues
Directs development of personnel management information system and the maintenance of records
Develops and administers employee recruitment and selection processes including developing, motivating and retaining a diverse workforce and participating in career fairs
Advises management on employee issues of concern
Assists with litigation process involving third party inquiries regarding personnel matters
Assesses the need for, and organizes employee training programs