Director of Human Resources

Lexington Public Schools • Lexington, MA

2d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

To lead all administrative functions of the Human Resources Department in the Lexington Public Schools efficiently and effectively within a culture of respect, caring and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education, Human Resources, or other related field
• Appropriate Massachusetts educator licensure (e.g., Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent or Supervisor/Director)
• Five (5) or more years of increasing responsibility leading a Human Resources Department, particularly in a school district or municipality
• Believes in excellence and equity for all staff and students; and places honesty, integrity and fairness at the center of his/her work
• Prioritizes interpersonal relationships and demonstrates proven customer service skills, including care and empathy for others, collaboration with constituencies, and servant leadership abilities
• Demonstrates the ability to be highly responsive and exercise sound judgment and a high degree of diplomacy in responding to and resolving issues in a highly professional manner
• Practices continuous improvement for self, the Human Resources Department and the district
• Possesses ability to analyze complex issues and develop proposals leading to constructive solutions, often under tight deadlines
• Demonstrates the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Maintains confidentiality in all personnel and employment matters
• Evidences strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to successfully conduct high-level public presentations
• Demonstrates an ability to lead effectively in crisis or stressful situations in a calm manner
• Possesses fluent proficiency with Google and district-wide database tools, including but not limited to: Student Information System software (ASPEN), financial application/employee databases (MUNIS), electronic filing and processing system (Records), applicant tracking systems (Applicant Tracking) and substitute and absence management software systems (Frontline)
• Evidences the ability to lead and manage a high volume workload in a fast-paced office environment
• Demonstrates the ability to tolerate ambiguity, and think and work flexibly
• Evidences knowledge of licensure regulations, School Committee policies, and labor and employment laws and regulations as applicable
• Evidences knowledge and experience working effectively in a union and collective bargaining environment
• Solid understanding of laws and regulations relating to the essential functions of this position

Nice To Haves

• Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) and/or SCP certification preferred
• Public sector Human Resources experience working in a unionized environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Employee Records, Data and Reporting
• Educator Licensure and Staff Certifications
• Recruitment, Interviewing, and Hiring
• Employee Retention, Training and Compensation
• Professional Development and Training
• Benefits
• Contract Negotiation
• Labor and Employee Relations
• Compliance
• Diversity
• General Operations

What This Job Offers

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