Director of Human Resources

The Accelerated School•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, manages the day-to-day HR operations, systems, and workforce data that support The Accelerated Schools’ sites and staff. This role executes HR programs and priorities set by the Chief Human Resources Officer, with particular ownership of HRIS administration, reporting, and dashboard development that turn personnel data into clear, actionable insight for site and district leaders. The ideal candidate combines strong operational HR expertise with hands-on technical skill in data analysis, visualization, and systems management. This position may be filled as either a Certificated Management or Classified Management role; Certificated placement requires a valid California credential authorizing administrative services, while Classified placement does not.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including management roles.
In-depth knowledge of labor laws, credentials, HR best practices, and compliance standards.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining dashboards and reports.
Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to synthesize workforce data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Experience administering HRIS/ATS platforms and ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and standardization across systems.
Experience working in public school systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Certificated placement: Valid California credential authorizing administrative services in grades K–12 is required.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day HR operations across talent management, compliance, employee relations, and organizational development, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery to all sites.
Administer and maintain HR/ATS systems (Paycom), configuring workflows and reporting to support accurate, efficient operations.
Execute HR programs and initiatives directed by the Chief Human Resources Officer to attract, retain, and develop a diverse and effective workforce.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, the California Education Code, collective bargaining agreements, and board policies through consistent operational practices.
Provide regular operational updates and data-driven reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Direct and manage the recruitment, screening, interviewing, selection, background checking, placement, and transfer of classified and certificated personnel.
Ensure all teachers hold appropriate credentials, are correctly placed on salary schedules, and meet state and district qualification standards.
Develop and implement comprehensive talent strategies and professional development plans to promote employee growth and advancement.
Plan and implement strategies to expand workforce diversity and ensure equitable hiring and employment practices.
Oversee onboarding, orientation, and induction programs for new employees, including coordination with LACOE, LAUSD, and other education partners.
Coordinate student teacher placements and residency programs in collaboration with colleges and universities.
Build and maintain dashboards/reports tracking key talent acquisition and retention metrics, including time-to-fill, time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, cost-per-hire, applicant-to-hire conversion by role/site, and source-of-hire effectiveness.
Design clear, visually compelling dashboards and data stories that make workforce trends immediately understandable to non-technical stakeholders, including site leaders and the Board.
Analyze turnover and attrition data by site, role, tenure, and demographic group to identify trends and root causes; present findings with actionable recommendations to the Chief Human Resources Officer and site leadership.
Track and report on credentialing compliance rates, and vacancy duration by hard-to-fill positions (e.g., special education, bilingual).
Use workforce data to forecast staffing needs, model attrition scenarios, and inform budget planning.
Present HR metrics and trend analysis to leadership and the board on a regular cadence (e.g., quarterly dashboards).
Ensure data integrity across HRIS systems and standardize definitions/methodology for HR metrics org-wide.
Guide and monitor employee evaluation processes for certificated, classified, and management staff to ensure timely completion and consistency across sites.
Guide administrators and managers on personnel policies, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and employment law.
Conduct or oversee investigations into employee complaints, discipline, Title IX matters, and violations of policy or law.
Provide counseling and support to employees regarding career development, credentialing, and working conditions.
Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, and develop retention strategies.
Coordinate employee recognition, professional learning, and performance improvement initiatives.
Serve as a key member of the management negotiations team, assisting in contract development, interpretation, and management of collective bargaining agreements.
Ensure compliance with affirmative action, discrimination, harassment, and Title IX regulations.
Develop and deliver required HR compliance and training programs for management and staff.
Represent the organization in the resolution of grievances, complaints, and compliance issues.
Maintain confidential personnel files and accurate HR data, including budgeted positions, staffing levels, and employee status changes.
Oversee leaves of absence, accommodations under FEHA, workers’ compensation cases, retirements, and employee separations.
Assist in preparing and maintaining the personnel budget, tracking attrition, and forecasting staffing needs.
Prepare required reports for county, state, and federal agencies, audits, oversight, and accreditation visits.
Maintain and update HR policies and employee handbooks.
Foster open, responsive communication with employees, management, and external partners.
Promote a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Attend meetings, visit school sites, and perform other related duties as assigned.