Director of Human Resources

Chichester School District Inc; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Vacation

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Prescription coverage

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Chichester School District Education Center in Aston, PA is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the district's HR functions. The role oversees recruitment, onboarding, induction, retention, policy implementation, and compliance with state and federal regulations, including labor agreements for a large staff and student body.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of administrative experience, HR expertise, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in human resources or related degree preferred.
• Experience with labor relations and a unionized workforce.
• Experience administering medical and prescription benefits plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, induction and retention of staff.
• Implement district policies and procedures and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate and administer all collective bargaining agreements, compensation plans and benefits.
• Collaborate across departments and engage with union leadership to uphold agreements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Labor relations

Communication skills

Unionized workforce experience

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

PA Admin Certificate preferred

Job description

Director of Human Resources

Chichester School District EDUCATION CENTER - ASTON, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5939653
Application Deadline: Oct 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TheChichester School District, a diverse school district located in suburban Philadelphia, is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Human Resources.

Serving grades Kindergarten through 12 with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students and 500 staff, the Director is responsible for the District’s human resources functions, including the recruitment, onboarding, induction, and retention of a diverse work force, the implementation of District policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and negotiation and implementation of all collective bargaining agreements, compensation plans, benefits plans, and labor agreements.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated problem solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. Experience in the Human Resources and/or Education Field, preferably in the public sector, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.

ChichesterSchool District offers a total compensation package including competitive salary, pension, vacation, paid holiday, health, dental, life, prescription, disability, identity theft, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively across all departments and employee groups. Teachers are unionized through PSEA and support staff through AFSCME so familiarity with these organizations is helpful. The position requires regular interaction with the leadership of these groups to ensure all aspects of their collective bargaining agreements are being respected.

ChichesterSchool District believes in all students. We understand that all students can succeed and that it is our responsibility to provide appropriate supports to each of them. In this role, we are seeking a highly ethical, driven individual who shares the belief that all students can succeed and that all students deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and that to achieve this goal, a staff of caring adults must be assembled in all departments across the district and its operations.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources is preferred or a related degree.
• Experience with labor relations and a unionized workforce.
• Experience administering medical and prescription benefits plans is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate is preferred but not required.
• Master's degree is required.
• A valid PA Department of Education Administrative Certificate is preferred.

Other Information

Letters of recommendation should be less than one year old and include at least two supervisors.

This position is an individual contract. This 12-month position is available immediately.

Division: Cabinet Level

Location: Chichester Education Center

Reports to: Superintendent

If you are offered a position with Chichester School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

• State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114)
• School Health Record
• Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
• PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

Chichester School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-485-6881.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $160,000 to $180,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Human Resources

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Deena Cellini , Interim Director of Human Resources
• EDUCATION CENTER
• Phone: [phone] ext 5013
• Email: [e-mail]