Human Resources Manager - Promotional Only

Rowland Unified School District•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, this position plans, organizes, and evaluates human resources functions for classified employees during their employment with the District, excluding recruitment, examination, selection, certification, and onboarding functions assigned to the Personnel commission staff. It also coordinates and manages the recruitment and assignment of regular, temporary, and substitute certificated personnel, coordinates the non-classified personnel function, and assists in the conduct of personnel related administrative matters. The role involves selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating Human Resources staff, performing specialized studies, preparing reports, and developing and coordinating training programs. Additionally, it advises employees and supervisors on progressive discipline, administers the disciplinary process, and provides guidance on personnel procedures, employee agreements, and related matters. The position coordinates certificated personnel recruitment/selection and staffing activities, including staff reductions and eliminations, serves on or chairs committees, recommends procedural changes, and develops sound personnel procedures in response to new programs, laws, and regulations. The incumbent acts in the absence of the Human Resources Director as assigned and performs other related duties. For classified employees, this position manages most employment-related human resources functions after appointment through separation, including employee relations, leave administration, discipline support, accommodations coordination, investigations, policy and procedure implementation, recordkeeping oversight, and related personnel transactions. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operational activities of the Human Resources Department, ensuring accuracy, meeting deadlines, and adhering to established personnel practices and procedures. This role assists the Human Resources Director in coordinating, reviewing, and evaluating the certificated personnel program and manages the District’s operational human resources program for classified employees following appointment, excluding merit-system recruitment, examination, selection, certification, and onboarding functions performed by Personnel Commission staff. The incumbent is expected to participate in identifying goals and objectives for the Human Resources Department, confer with management on major procedural changes and sensitive issues, and regularly exercises independent judgment in establishing priorities, assigning staff, modifying procedures, and solving problems. This position requires high-level management and technical skills complemented with excellent interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, human resources administration, psychology, sociology or other related field.
Up to two years of the required education (i.e., 60 semester or 90 quarter units) may be substituted by an additional two years of the required experience.
At minimum, an Associate degree or its equivalent is required.
Four years of recent full-time, progressively responsible experience in human resources, personnel administration, or employee relations within a public agency or school district.
Including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
A valid, Class C, California driver's license.
A good driving record.
Use of a private vehicle is required and must be maintained during employment.
Must be a current Rowland Unified School District employee who has passed probation.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift and carry up to 15 lbs., maintain balance, stoop, bend, use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard; speak clearly, hear normal conversation, have depth perception, see small details, drive a vehicle, use a computer, and telephone.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a California merit system school district is highly desirable.
Current Rowland Unified School District employees may qualify for this position by being currently employed as an Administrative Secretary, School Office Manager, or higher related classification for a minimum of three years.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and evaluates human resources functions for classified employees.
Coordinates and manages the recruitment and assignment of regular, temporary, and substitute certificated personnel.
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates Human Resources staff.
Develops and coordinates training programs.
Advises employees and supervisors regarding the principles of progressive discipline and administers the disciplinary process.
Provides guidance to managers, supervisors, employees, and candidates regarding personnel procedures, employee agreements, and related personnel matters.
Coordinates the certificated personnel recruitment/selection and staffing activities, including staff reductions and eliminations.
Recommends procedural changes and develops sound personnel procedures in response to new personnel programs, laws, regulations, and County requirements.
Manages most employment-related human resources functions for classified employees after appointment through separation, including employee relations, leave administration, discipline support, accommodations coordination, investigations, policy and procedure implementation, recordkeeping oversight, and related personnel transactions.
Oversees the daily operational activities of the Human Resources Department, ensuring work is performed accurately, deadlines are met, and work is performed in accordance with established personnel practices and procedures.
Assists the Human Resources Director in coordinating, reviewing, and evaluating the certificated personnel program.
Participates in the identification of goals and objectives for the Human Resources Department.
Confers with management on major procedural changes and sensitive issues such as disciplinary matters.
Establishes priorities, assigns staff, modifies procedures, and solves problems to achieve desired goals and objectives.