Human Resources Leader

Only applications submitted at www.USD250.org - Career Opportunities - Job Listings will be given consideration. Posting closes Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Human Resources Leader

Purpose: To facilitate the recruitment of staff, manage the hiring process used by the district, and ensure required employee records are maintained.

Reports to: Superintendent

Pay Rate: Compensation based on education and experience

Term of Employment: 12 month employee

Qualifications:

Educational requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, Business, or Education.
• Additional Human resources certification is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in the use of computers/programs to perform tasks in a work environment.
• Demonstrates aptitude/competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrates communication and organization skills.

General expectations:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision. Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities:

Universal USD 250 Classified Standards:

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education. Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines. React to change positively and productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Goals, Specific Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure HR goals and processes are obtainable.
• Ensure Section G (personnel) of USD 250 policy is updated annually.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions for all positions.
• Develop an accountability system that ensures employees annually review their job descriptions and responsibilities.
• Develop a human resources system that promotes and encourages continuous improvement for all employees.
• Receives employee suggestions for improvements related to job descriptions, work conditions, workers’ compensation, FMLA, FLSA, unemployment, and evaluations. Work with supervisors and administrators to resolve issues.
• Provide process and documentation forms for plans of assistance/improvement and counseling.
• Help supervisors and administrators communicate a quality plan of assistance/improvement to employees.
• Review all plans of assistance/improvement for compliance as a way to help supervisors and administrators provide quality plans.
• Coordinate with supervisors and administrators to develop recommendations for non-renewal of classified or certified staff.
• Provide a report/update to the Board of Education during a regularly scheduled meeting in the Fall and Spring semesters. This report will include the number of new employees in each department or building, the number of employees on a plan of improvement/assistance, and the number of anticipated openings for the next school year.
• Supervise the HR Clerk directly.
• Post all vacancies as appropriate according to position.
• Manage online application process for classified staff, certified staff, and substitute teachers.
• Oversight of the substitute teacher assignment system.
• Assist with interviewing as needed.
• Develop and maintain evaluation tools for all classified positions.
• Assure compliance with the KSDE and district evaluation procedures. (Develop and maintain a spreadsheet of employee evaluation dates and deadlines.)
• Coordinate the Personnel Page for the monthly Board agenda. (Recommended Employments, Transfers, Retirements, Terminations, and Resignations).
• Coordinate the employee exit procedure and exit survey.
• Manage and collect all pre-employment paperwork, background checks, and physical assessments for incoming employees.
• Manage and organize the personnel files that are housed at the district office.
• Prepare employee contracts.
• Develop new employee training documents or modules.
• Maintain Professional Development documentation. (PDP toolbox required tasks.)
• Complete the KSDE Licensed Personnel Report.
• Serve as the coordinator for workers compensation program. (Maintain a yearly record of all occupational injuries and illness.)
• Serve as the coordinator for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Serve as the coordinator to ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. (FLSA).
• Serve as the coordinator of unemployment services.
• Prepare all district employment calendars.
• Work collaboratively with payroll staff to ensure efficient processes between departments.
• Compose and organize data, correspondence, reports and other materials as needed.
• Monitor expiration of licenses for all licensed staff.
• Manage the Tuition Pool Reimbursement process for certified and classified staff.
• Assist with the updates of the content of the Classified Handbook and Professional/Negotiated Agreement.
• Manage online benefits systems and enrollments. Examples would be: Benebridge, BCBS Health, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, and the HSA system.
• Ensure all supporting documentation for benefits enrollment, changes, and waivers is collected and stored for audit.
• Prepare COBRA paperwork for Health and Dental as needed.
• Manage FMLA, Sick Leave Pool, and Catastrophic Leave
• Make all reference calls on potential administrators, directors, certified staff, and classified staff.
• Coordinate 403b new enrollments, changes, and terminations with SEK Financial.
• Serve as the secondary Frontline/Aesop manager for the district.
• Review salary trends, reports on salary trends, and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, and grasping, repetitive motions.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing. The work is performed primarily indoors.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 depending on education and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• related work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person