Director of Human Resources

Frisco ISD • Frisco, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Human Resources provides leadership and oversight of human resources operations, personnel, systems, and processes in support of organizational effectiveness and district goals. The role guides the implementation and continuous improvement of HR initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads personnel investigations, including evaluating findings and recommending actions in accordance with district policies and procedures.

The Director collaborates with district leaders on HR strategy, employee relations, staffing, recruitment, retention, and personnel processes. The position also supervises assigned Human Resources personnel and represents HR on designated district and community committees. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, confidentiality, and a collaborative approach in addressing sensitive personnel matters.

The position requires a bachelor's degree. A master's degree and a valid Texas Administrator certificate are preferred. Relevant campus or other human resources leadership experience is required, along with experience in project management, HR operations or systems implementation, and employee relations, complaint resolution, and/or investigations. Public education HR experience is preferred.

The role may involve travel among work locations, frequent prolonged and irregular hours, and occasional physical activities including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, and light lifting or carrying under 15 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Campus or other relevant human resources leadership experience.
• Experience in project management, HR operations, or systems implementation.
• Experience in employee relations, complaint resolution, and/or personnel investigations.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, HR information systems, employment law, investigative procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, district policies, and personnel procedures.
• Successful experience interviewing, selecting, and training staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough, objective investigations and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Ability to manage sensitive personnel matters professionally, discreetly, and confidentially.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating districtwide HR systems and initiatives.
• Ability to analyze organizational needs, interpret data, and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong conflict-resolution, interviewing, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with district leadership and multiple stakeholders on complex personnel and operational matters.
• Ability to perceive and articulate the organizational implications of recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain emotional control and sound judgment under stress.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Valid Texas Administrator certificate.
• Human resources experience in public education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and evaluating HR operations, systems, and procedures.
• Collaborate with district leadership to identify organizational needs, evaluate HR practices, and recommend operational improvements.
• Guide implementation, management, and continuous improvement of HR information systems, workflows, and processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and position management.
• Analyze HR data, trends, and operational needs and prepare recommendations, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate HR initiatives, system improvements, and process implementation with departments and external partners.
• Advise district leadership on employee relations, personnel concerns, conflict resolution, and application of district policies and procedures.
• Conduct and coordinate assigned personnel investigations, including developing investigation plans, gathering and evaluating evidence, conducting interviews, and preparing objective reports and recommendations.
• Identify employee relations trends and recommend proactive strategies, corrective actions, training, or procedural improvements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and confidentiality for investigations and sensitive personnel matters.
• Collaborate with district leadership to assess staffing needs and develop recruitment, development, and retention strategies.
• Support recruitment initiatives, staffing processes, employee pipelines, and professional development opportunities.
• Analyze recruitment and retention data and recommend improvements.
• Assist with personnel selection and employee development processes as needed.
• Guide the development, review, and improvement of HR policies, procedures, and practices to promote consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, administrative regulations, and district policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation and revision of job descriptions, position classifications, and other personnel processes.
• Coordinate and support responses to public information requests and other personnel documentation requirements as assigned.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate maintenance of personnel records, investigation documentation, and other required HR information.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to district personnel on HR systems, policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with campus and district personnel, external organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Human Resources on designated district and community committees and initiatives.
• Collaborate with other HR leaders on complex personnel matters, district initiatives, and consistent HR practices.
• Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and ethical leadership in handling sensitive matters and recommendations.
• Lead, direct, and supervise assigned Human Resources personnel.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel, provide ongoing feedback, and support their professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned; Frisco ISD may adjust responsibilities and assignments to meet district needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director