Job Description
Job Description
Under limited direction plans, develops and implements all district human resources management functions. Plans, directs and oversees employee recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation and benefits, orientation/training, legal compliance, policy and procedure implementation, and performance management. Assists the Superintendent in the development of strategic planning, policy development and implementation of district objectives.
Qualifications
Under limited direction plans, develops and implements all district human resources management functions. Plans, directs and oversees employee recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation and benefits, orientation/training, legal compliance, policy and procedure implementation, and performance management. Assists the Superintendent in the development of strategic planning, policy development and implementation of district objectives.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in educational or business administration or related discipline.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in an educational setting, with at least three years in a supervisory/administrative capacity.
- Valid South Carolina leadership certification, (Principal or Superintendent), preferred.
- Experience leading human resources processes and programs that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of district operations.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Directs, plans, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive personnel program for the school district in support of district strategic goals and operational/educational needs.
- Provides assistance to the Superintendent as needed to assess, formulate and implement plans, policies and procedures for the district.
- Supervises personnel department staff through such activities as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, and recommending promotions and disciplinary action.
- Directs and administers a recruitment program for filling vacant positions and assists administrators in executing internal and external recruitment activities for new employees. Assists the Superintendent in employing key administrators for the district.
- Coordinates and monitors the district personnel budget and any grants/initiative.
- Oversees the administration of the insurance and retirement programs for the district.
- Oversees and ensures proper record keeping and updating of policies, procedures, regulations, and employee information.
- Interprets and formulates personnel policy and procedures and provides related advice to administrators, employees and staff. Recommends new or revised policies and/or procedures as warranted.
- Ensures the District's compliance with board policies and district procedures and applicable state and federal employment laws.
- Coordinates and serves as district liaison with the district's legal counsel on personnel matters as required.
- Conducts personnel investigations, employee discipline, and employee grievance procedures.
- Authorizes and/or approves salary actions including pay adjustments, experience credits, and promotions; authorizes and/or approves hires, transfers and terminations.
- Reviews special requests for leaves of absence as necessary, including FMLA.
- Conducts day-to-day, short term, and long range planning activities in order to maximize time utilization, ensure efficient and effective organization of operations, and forecast needs within the various functional areas of the human resources department.
- Oversees the district's substitute program, including recruitment and application processing, onboarding and training, placement, monitoring, and evaluation of substitute personnel.
- As delegated by the SC Department of Education, administers the approval and processing of certificate renewal credits.
- Implements, administers and/or coordinates a wide variety of personnel and related programs such as teacher of the year, support staff of the year, On Site Insight, district recruitment fair, etc.
- Oversees placement of college students in practicums and student teaching assignments.
- Oversees the evaluation process of all classified employees.
- Oversees district ADEPT activities and evaluations. Assists principals to assure compliance with accreditation and ADEPT regulations. Completes yearly ADEPT plan.
- Acts as district coordinator for PADEPP, the state principal evaluation program.
- Assists other district administrators as needed to respond to personnel related problems, needs, requests, issues, etc.
- Attends and participates in school board meetings. Provides reports on personnel matters as needed.
- Represents the district in state, regional and national HR organizations.
- Receives and reviews various records and documents such as leave requests, job applications, employee evaluations, staffing/budget planning records, etc.
- Prepares employee contracts and letters of employment, conducts surveys and exit interviews, develops and updates personnel manuals, handbooks and other documentation.
- Extensive knowledge of human resources management functions, programs, policies, procedures and systems.
- Knowledge of requirements related to school district personnel activities: applicant screening, recruitment and selection, record keeping, induction, retention, evaluation systems, etc.
- Ability to plan, develop, administer, and monitor various personnel activities and programs in compliance with all relative federal and state regulations, and district policies, procedures and standards.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective communications with district employees, board of trustee members, administrators and the general public.
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