Human Resources Director

Brookline Public Schools•Brookline, MA

8h•$141,000 - $163,000

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Superintendent for Administration and Finance, the Human Resource Director ensures all duties and responsibilities associated with employee recruitment, hiring and exiting processes, staff retention programs, contract and employment law compliance, employee relations and conflict resolution, and human resource record keeping and reporting are performed timely, ethically, and with integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business and SHRM/PHR certified or a Masters or law degree
Minimum 7 years of related professional experience, with specific experience in public/municipal settings highly desirable.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising, evaluating, and developing the capacity of HR staff
Expertise in Massachusetts and Federal labor laws, collective bargaining, and contract administration
Extensive knowledge of, and direct experience with, employment (EEO, CORI/SORI, ADA, FMLA, etc. ) and civil rights laws and regulations, employee relations, conflict resolution, recruitment, etc.
Experience developing and managing budgets with demonstrated knowledge of municipal/school business and HR practices
Proficient using data to guide professional practices, make decisions, and when making suggestions for improvement
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively to address concerns and resolve conflict in a professional, courteous manner
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to collaboratively lead innovation in the Human Resources department
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, particularly EXCEL and WORD, Google, and other computerized tools to relevant to human resource systems (i.e. Talent Ed Applicant Tracking and Records, Frontline Absence Management, etc.)
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
Physically capable of carrying out the daily responsibilities of the office including (but not limited to): consistent attendance; stand; walk; use hands to manage tools and equipment; reach with hands and arms; sit for prolonged periods at a desk while working on a computer.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 30 pounds.
All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law.

Responsibilities

Develops recruitment and hiring processes that are accessible, welcoming, effective, efficient, and friendly for all administrators and applicants offering multiple means of communicating and sharing information.
Ensures staff and candidates for employment meet and maintain suitability for work status (i.e. background checks that include CORI, fingerprinting, licensure, and other reference checking processes).
Works with administrators to ensure that CBA’s are implemented consistently across the schools.
Conducts investigations, participates in hearings, facilitates the resolution of employee complaints, etc.
Oversees, monitors and communicates information related to PTS/non-renewals, degree status, certifications/licensure, attendance, seniority, RIF’s, evaluations, leaves of absences, FMLA, Workers Compensation, etc. to the Deputy Superintendent and appropriate staff.
Works with the Town HR department to support timely sharing of information related to employee injuries, workers compensation claims, unemployment claims and employee status such that benefit programs can be administered efficiently and effectively.
Serves as the District’s Compliance Officer for all Federal and State labor mandates (Immigration Point Person for staff working on a VISA, Civil Rights Coordinator, ADA, Diversity, etc.
Provides training and support regarding School Department employment and personnel policies, processes, and procedures as well as provides support to administrators related to disciplinary/supervisory matters and grievances.
Administers employee evaluation processes consistent with CBAs and MGLs.
Maintains employee personnel records consistent with MGL and best practices ensuring confidentiality and employee privacy.
Oversees HR and personnel software applications, upgrades, and enhancements; serves as systems administrator for all HRIS.
Develops, revises, and implements the employee policy handbook.
Communicates personnel changes resulting from employee turnover, LOA’s, etc. to the Deputy Superintendent and Payroll such that position control can be implemented with fidelity and personnel and financial data is accurately reflected in Munis in real time.
Prepares personnel and human resource related statistical and benchmark data analysis, complies and completes reports, etc. as requested by the Deputy Superintendent
Provides input and feedback to the Deputy Superintendent for Administration and Finance to ensure that policies, processes, and procedures continue to be effective, efficient, and accessible to all employees while maintaining compliance with Federal, State and Town/School policies and regulations.
Helps to develop and monitor budgets, approving expenditures as appropriate.
Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork related to purchasing/bidding, financial management, personnel management, etc..
In collaboration with the Deputy Superintendent and Education Support Services Directors, creates handbooks, resource and training manuals, and other staff support materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.
Manages, coordinates, and supervises day-to-day activities of the Human Resource department.
Oversees departmental staff in the Human Resource office, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district.
Offers training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations and departmental needs
Participates in hiring all department staff and presides over and/or participates in due process meetings related to discipline, grievances, reduction in force, etc. for the Human Resources department.
Works with the Deputy Superintendents, Principals, and Directors to develop new staff orientation programs that include but are not limited to meeting supervisors, co-workers, and site-based administrators, touring the facility(s), reviewing policies and procedures, and ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to perform the requirements of their job.
Participates in meetings and represents the administration on committees as requested by the Deputy Superintendent, and attends relevant events in the community.
Acts as a liaison between the school administration, town departments, and staff to communicate and resolve challenges that interfere with the smooth and orderly operation of Educational Support Services and/or may impact the delivery of quality educational services to students.
Coordinates work with school administrators and town departments to ensure disruption to teaching and learning is minimized.
Strives to create a high performing, cohesive, customer service oriented team.
Communicates information timely, frequently, and in a professional manner to the Deputy Superintendent, other administrators and department staff
Assists the Deputy Superintendent with administrative duties and projects as needed.