Director of Human Resources

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7•Edwardsville, IL

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources leads all HR functions to support the district’s mission and ensure high-quality staffing across schools. The role oversees recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and labor relations while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace. As a key advisor to district leadership, the Director ensures HR practices align with educational goals and help attract, develop, and retain effective staff.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred.
At least 5 years of Human Resource Management Experience
Demonstrates exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence, policies, reports, and employee communications with accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.
Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with employees, leadership, and external partners to support organizational goals and a respectful workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

School Administrator Certification and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the hiring process of the district from beginning to end.
Recruit, screen, and recommend employment of applicants.
Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school’s staff and students.
Works toward the accomplishment of district-wide goals set by the Board of Education
Oversee staffing assignments for all employees, yearly staffing reviews, and enrollment projections.
Ensure staff members have required certifications.
Administer provisions of collective bargaining agreements and/or district procedures dealing with staffing, transfers, discipline, leaves, resignations, retirement, benefits, vacations, absences, grievances, and supplemental pay.
Consult with and advise administrators and supervisors on contract interpretation and implementation.
Work with District legal counsel on personnel, contract, and grievance matters.
Assist with negotiations for all labor management organizations.
Oversee the District employee performance evaluation process. Including PERA.
Advise administrative staff about discipline, job performance, employee duties, and assignments.
Serve as Title IX and District complaint manager.
Conduct employee disciplinary investigations.
Supervise the substitute process for certified staff.
Conduct staff onboarding and exit interviews.
Approve certified staff workshop credit and movement on the salary schedule.
Manage and oversee the district ’s FMLA, unemployment, OSHA compliance forms, and workers’ compensation.
Review employee leaves, sick leave banks, and accident/injuries.
Oversee mandated training for all staff.
Develop and maintain up to date employee handbooks.
Attend Board meetings and prepare such reports for the Board as the Superintendent may request.
Attend all meetings of the Board of Education
Perform other duties as assigned.