Director, Human Resources

Dallastown-Area-School-District; York Township (York County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallastown Area School District has an anticipated vacancy for a Director of Human Resources. This is a full-time, 12-month salaried position based in the district administrative office.

The Director, HR will oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits, policy administration, and staff development while ensuring compliance with school code and applicable laws. The role reports to the COO and includes budget design for the HR department.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience in human resources preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HR Management or business-related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of school code, employment law, PDE certification regulations.
• Completion and submission of all mandated pre-employment documents.
• Board requirements and PA law compliance may dictate alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer a comprehensive human resources plan in accordance with law and board policy.
• Direct and supervise recruitment and employment processes for all staff.
• Oversee status and salary changes and prepare superintendent recommendations on personnel matters.
• Administer bargaining agreements, compensation, benefits, and personnel policies.
• Coordinate annual evaluation process and prepare salary surveys as needed.
• Serve as Title IX Coordinator and oversee HR budget.

Skills

HR leadership

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or business-related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Administration/ Director, Human Resources
• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Location: Administrative Office
• Closing Date: 09/20/2026

Director, Human Resource

The Dallastown Area School District has an anticipated vacancy for a Director, Human Resources who will emulate our dedication to excellence and vision of inspiring and creating pathways for student success! This is a Full-time, 12-month Salaried position.

Working out of the district administrative office, the Director, HR provides comprehensive guidance, supervision and support for the human resource function, to include;

Develop and administer a comprehensive human resources plan in accordance with applicable law, Board policy and best practices; assist other administrators with identifying staff development needs at building/departmental level.

Direct and supervise the recruitment, selection and employment processes of all administrative, instructional, and support personnel.

Monitor all personnel actions involving status and salary and prepare the recommendations of the Superintendent concerning all such personnel matters, including, but not limited to, the hiring of new personnel, resignations, terminations, discipline and/or corrective action, leaves of absences, and changes in assignment.

Oversee the administration of the District's leave of absence policies and procedures for all employee groups.

Administer current collective bargaining agreement(s), compensation & benefits plans outlined in various employee handbooks, and personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the provisions and spirit thereof and provide adequate staff training on applicable elements of these agreements, handbooks, policies and procedures.

Assist with negotiating the district's collective bargaining agreement(s); prepare contingency plans for work stoppages, slow-downs or sanctions declared by the bargaining unit(s); direct and/or participate in the grievance/arbitration, mediation, and fact-finding processes.

Develop, implement and administer the district's compensation program to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and budgetary constraints. This includes managing salary structures, employee classifications, and conducting market analysis to maintain a competitive compensation structure.

Develop, recommend, evaluate, and manage personnel-related policies and accompanying administrative procedures and best practices for Board review and approval.

Oversee the district's annual evaluation process.

Coordinate and prepare various statistical reports and surveys concerning salaries, benefits, certification, and staff characteristics as needed.

Coordinate and administer employee compliance training which include topics such as mandated reporter, unlawful harassment, employee discipline, etc.

Supervise the maintenance of all personnel records to ensure a confidential, comprehensive, efficient, accurate, and current record of all matters pertaining to an individual's employment with the district.

Serve as the District Title IX Coordinator.

Design and implement the budget for the Department of Human Resources.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications

Seven (7) years of experience in human resources preferred

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or business-related field; Master's degree preferred

Knowledge of school code, employment law, PDE certification regulations, negotiating, and Act 93 agreements

Completion and submission of all mandated pre-employment documents and information

Such additions or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable consistent with applicable Pennsylvania law, regulations and requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education