Executive Director of Human Resources

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Provide human resource management services to the district. Provide a variety of district human resource activities to ensure legally sound and effective human resource management practices. This position reports to the Deputy Superintendent.

Qualifications/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, public administration or Education

Texas Teacher Certification Preferred

Texas Mid-Management Administrator Certification Preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to interpret and implement policy and procedures
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of wages, salary, and benefits
• Ability to interpret data
• Knowledge of certification, school employment la,w and hearings
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to lead and provide guidance to a dynamic HR team

Experience:

• 2 years of successful administrative experience
• 2 years of Human Resource Management experience in the private or public sector 

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise the district application and screening process and ensure the district is represented as an attractive employer.
• Review background checks and make sound decisions of employment eligibility.
• Develop and supervise information sessions for new employees.
• Plan, evaluate, and administer equal employment opportunity provisions and work cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Audit and maintain certification and licensing information of certified or licensed staff.
• Supervise the verification of certification compliance with the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC).
• Monitor certification, testing, and permit status and communicate with employees to ensure completion of certification requirements within established timelines and complete certification/compliance reports.
• Develop and Supervise the District’s position Management System.
• Advise principals in the placement of teachers according to SBEC and ESSA assignment criteria.
• Serve as a district resource person to administrators and employees on certification and ESSA compliance issues.
• Supervise state fingerprinting requirements and maintenance of records in response to SB9.
• Develop procedures for administering leave, and other forms of benefits that effectively implement policies adopted by the board.
• Supervise the administration of all leave, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with mandated district, state, and federal regulations and income replacement programs (Workers Compensation).
• Counsel employees and supervisors concerning leave benefits, determine eligibility for various leave programs and provide employees with accurate information on deductions from pay relating to absences
• Work cooperatively with the payroll department to process and coordinate employee leave of absence and compensation plans.
• Supervise the maintenance of physical and computerized employee leave records including confidential medical certifications
• Actively promote and model practices that promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision-making among staff.
• Review district compensation plan, calculate salaries, and process promotions, and demotions.
• Assist with others in compiling and reporting projections of staffing needs.
• Assist with department budget development.
• Supervise the compliance, maintenance, filing, security, and retrieval of all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Actively recruit, train, and supervise department staff and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and termination.
• Develop and implement the district’s recruitment and retention plan.
• Refine and implement the district’s People Experience plan.
• Conduct internal investigations for paraprofessional and auxiliary staff, and make sound recommendations relative to discipline, and termination.
• Develop and implement procedures for the preparation and revision of job descriptions and appraisals for the classification of positions in the district compensation plan.
• Collaborate with the Chief Human Capital Officer in training options and improvement plans for department staff to ensure the department’s effective operation.
• Ensure that department operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.
• Recommend policies that improve human resource-related programs.
• Serve as the District’s Risk Manager, responsible for the management and oversight of the district’s risk management functions for loss control workers’ compensation, unemployment, and employee insurance negotiations; make sound recommendations for the selection of insurance brokers and carriers.
• Work with brokers, insurers, service providers, and district personnel on the design, implementation, and monitoring of safety, loss prevention, and claims administration programs for the district.
• Review and respond to all unemployment claims; serve as district representative for Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission benefit review hearings.
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of human resource rules, regulations, and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hoursfrequent district-wide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

2025-03-14