Director of Human Resources - Central Office

Henderson County Schools • Henderson, KY

6d

About The Position

The Director will organize, plan, direct and implement the District's Human Resources programs and activities including employment, compensation, negotiations, employee relations, employee benefits and employee assistance; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. The Board of Education may, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint a Director of Human Resources. The Director of Human Resources shall be a 240 day contract. The Director will be directly responsible to the Superintendent. Salary commensurate with years of teaching experience and rank.

Requirements

• The Director of Human Resources must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Administrative/supervisory experience and relevant educational background and work experience are important and will be considered.
• The Director of Human Resources must possess not only technical skills appropriate to the responsibilities, but also possess leadership qualities, a professional attitude and skills in working with adults and students.
• Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those with Kentucky teaching and/or educational leadership certifications.

Responsibilities

• Process all applications for employment including verification of references
• Develop a pool of qualified applications in each job category (screening)
• Develop and implement recruitment program
• Recommend candidates to Principal’s and Supervisors/Directors so they may interview for employment
• Consult and work closely with district leadership on personnel needs and selection
• Hear grievance, seek to resolve problems
• Work with administrative staff in improving evaluation programs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Be responsible for all pertinent state and federal reports
• Work to achieve maximum school/student instructional performance through the recruitment and retention of school personnel
• Work to achieve organizational efficiency through the staffing process and formulas set forth for the district
• Coordinate substitute and paraprofessional employees
• Function as a clearinghouse for policy development and work with the Kentucky School Boards Association to accomplish a feasible structure
• Provide leadership and direction in the orientation and implementation of administrative policies and procedures
• Maintain all employee records
• Be responsible for establishing and updating all job descriptions
• Keep employees informed on personnel matters
• Be responsible for establishing and updating all substitute lists
• Assist instructional department in coordination of intern program and student teacher placement
• Assist in determining compensation levels
• Administer all fringe benefit programs
• Implement programs to improve/maintain employee engagement
• Work to achieve team leadership concept throughout the district
• Work to live by the mission, vision and Core Values of the district
• Assist in the preparation of Board agendas and attend regular Board of Education meetings
• Stay properly informed on new educational and school personnel trends and practices
• Direct the evaluation process for certified and classified employees throughout the system
• Oversee and assist with the district KPIP/KTIP state programs along with all paperwork as needed
• Serve as the district SBDM Coordinator
• Administer the district Federal Title IX program
• Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent

What This Job Offers

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