This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Executive Director of Human Resources. It is a non-bargaining, exempt Administrative position. The position begins July 1, 2024 for the 2024-25 school year.
Position Summary:
The Executive Director of Human Resources plans, organizes, and manages comprehensive human resources systems, procedures, and policies for effective personnel management, including recruitment and selection, compensation, evaluation, staffing, and labor relations through the administration of collective bargaining agreements. Is responsible for the supervision of assigned staff and annual evaluations. Coordinates placement of all student teachers with colleges and universities. They are a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and assists in school district planning and analysis of current programs, support systems, and expenditures. Works in a highly collaborative manner with the Superintendent, District administration, bargaining units, employees, and Educational Service District 113. Assures a positive image of the District by responding to staff and the public in a professional manner.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serves on the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team and maintains effective communication with staff, school District patrons, businesses, and community groups.
- Administers District human resources policies, practices, and procedures.
- Develops and updates board policies and administrative procedures in areas of responsibility for school board consideration.
- Oversees and manages the human resources functions throughout the District including staffing.
- Assists building level administrators with staffing and disciplinary issues.
- Provides training to District Administrators to ensure that human resources policies and procedures are understood and implemented fairly and consistently.
- Leads recruitment processes, develops recruitment materials, arranges for and attends career fairs, trains administrators in recruitment techniques, and plans other recruitment functions.
- Designs and directs the hiring process for all employees, including substitutes, in cooperation with administrators/supervisors for the purpose of ensuring consistency and equity compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements.
- Supports District level leadership in attracting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
- Participates on the District’s labor relations and bargaining teams.
- Leads negotiations as directed by the Superintendent.
- Administers provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
- Conducts investigations into employee misconduct and other employee issues.
- Mediates and resolves conflicts related to areas of responsibility which involve staff and serve as the Hearing Officer for grievances as needed.
- Represents the District as the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator.
- Oversees annual evaluation processes and provides expertise to District Administrators with staff evaluations, including development and monitoring of improvement plans, and recommendations for termination of employment or nonrenewal of contract.
- Supervises and evaluates human resources staff and provides leadership and direction to those employees.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
- Master’s degree.
- WA State Administrative Credential.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience providing vision, mentoring, and direction to teams.
- Experience and training in increasingly responsible backgrounds with specific knowledge in recruitment and selection, employee relations, training, affirmative action planning, and state and federal labor laws.
- Experience in development of policies and procedures, and facilitating meetings regarding personnel issues.
- Experience with contract management, contract negotiations, and contract interpretation including establishing a positive relationship with labor groups required.
- Experience with database systems as they relate to human resources, staffing, and labor relations. Skyward experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success in human relation skills, customer service, and development of a positive workplace culture.
Compensation and Benefits:
Contract is based on 260 days, which includes holidays and vacation days, with a salary range of $153,476 - $170,529.
The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off and VEBA are also benefits outlined in the Administrator Employment Agreement.
For a complete list of Essential and Other Job Functions, please see the attached Job Description.