Position Type:
SUPERVISORY
Date Posted:
1/18/2022
Location:
Forest View Educational Center
Date Available:
07/01/2022
Closing Date:
02/04/2022
Director of Employee Relations
The
Director of Employee Relations assists in the management of Human Resources activities as well as employee safety, training and wellness; prepares for and serves as a representative of the Board of Education in contract negotiations with bargaining units.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources in recruiting, screening and reviewing applications, interviewing and scheduling candidate interviews with appropriate administrators and assisting in selecting qualified applicants for district vacancies.
Coordinates the placement of newly hired and transfer of present employees in relation to staffing needs and conducts a new employee orientation program.
Develops, maintains and updates classified personnel staffing level allocation records and related budgeting information; provides wage and salary and fringe benefit information for surveys, budget, and negotiations.
Administers the District's Wellness Program, which includes: the Employee Assistance Program, Health Status Profile/Diagnostic testing program, and a physical fitness program.
Ensures safety orientation as well as mandated training records are maintained and updated for applicable district staff and supervises the maintenance of classified employee files.
Administers classified collective bargaining agreements and provides contract management in-service for Supervisors.
Assists the Director of Business Services in the administration of the Risk Management Program, which includes OSHA, Illinois Health & Safety Act, workers compensation/general liability and related staff training.
Coordinates and implements an in-service training program for classified personnel in cooperation with the Director of Professional Learning and Director of Operations, administer tests as needed and maintain all related records to ensure compliance with applicable laws as well as eligibility for advancement.
Assists the Associate Superintendents for Human Resources and Finance and Operations as needed to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the OSHA regulations.
Assists the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources in developing, revising and updating personnel forms, records and job descriptions to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assists the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources in formulating and developing negotiation proposals and counter-proposals.
Coordinates activities of and serves as Board representative on CMA Screening Committee and Human Resources representative for ESP position classification.
Administers District Unemployment Compensation Program and coordinates Classified Performance Evaluation Program.
Provides budgeting and staffing allocation information to district and school administration for grants and special programs as needed.
Works proactively with the CMA and ESP leadership to address employee concerns and conflicts; supports building administration with employee disciplinary processes.
Provides information and assistance in the handling of classified employee grievances, including serving as Superintendent's official designee when directed.
Coordinates classified staff recognition programs annually and FVEC blood drives semi-annually.
Coordinates FVEC’s Education Foundation campaign; serves as district representative to community organizations as requested.
Collaborates with district and building leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice and remains at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
Performs other tasks assigned by the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, management, or related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous Human Resources experience (public or private sector; school preferred) with a negotiations and collective bargaining agreement administration background.
Demonstrated ability to handle administrative responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, administrators, applicants, and community members.
Strong statistical background for wage and salary administration, budgeting, and maintaining staffing allocation records.
Demonstrated ability in planning and organizational skills.
Experience supervising and evaluating professional staff.
Experience overseeing, administering, and enforcing disciplinary processes.
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Full Year
EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2022
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: In addition to completing an online application, all candidates are required to upload the following:
Letter which includes brief statement describing qualifications for the position;
Resume listing personal data, education, training, and experience; and
Three current letters of recommendation.
Click on the
RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.
Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."