Director of Human Resources

William S Hart Union High School District•Santa Clarita, CA

About The Position

The William S. Hart Union High School District is seeking an experienced, creative, and innovative professional with exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. The position requires knowledge of current personnel policies and procedures and experience in personnel administration. The District seeks someone who contributes to a collaborative team environment and demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills, a commitment to shared decision-making and customer service, and a focus on positive morale. Appreciation for and the ability to work positively with a diverse community are important. The work year is 225 days. The role includes personnel administration and recruitment, employee relations, compliance, professional development, and Title IX coordination. It may also include administrative oversight of equity and inclusion programs and district athletic programs. The Director works with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, the Director of Classified Personnel, district administrators, and other teams to carry out these responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
A minimum of five years of successful and recent experience as a school- or district-level administrator.
A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
Understanding of California laws, regulations, and procedures governing education.
Knowledge of current personnel policies and procedures and experience in personnel administration.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Commitment to shared decision-making, customer service, and positive morale.
Ability to work positively with a diverse community.

Responsibilities

Potential administrative oversight of equity and inclusion programs.
Potential administrative oversight of district athletic programs.
Assist in recruiting and selecting certificated personnel.
Attend meetings of the Administrative Council, Human Resources Division, and other administrative meetings as needed.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate certificated substitutes.
Provide mentorship to site principals.
Participate on district negotiation teams for classified and certificated personnel.
Receive, investigate, and seek to resolve complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or failure to comply with state or federal laws and regulations governing educational programs.
Receive, investigate, and resolve personnel complaints.
Administer certificated employee requests for transfers, leaves, promotions, and retirements.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Classified Personnel to provide professional development opportunities for classified personnel.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Classified Personnel to resolve classified personnel complaints and grievances.
Maintain compliance records and prepare required reports.
Work with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources to organize and provide professional development and training for site administrators and future administrators.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Serve as Title IX coordinator, overseeing district Title IX compliance; act as point person for complaints; oversee prompt and equitable grievance procedures; coordinate and supervise investigations, decision-making, and appeals; ensure compliance with final sanctions; and oversee training for the TIX team, students, employees, and parents/guardians.