Director, People & Talent Strategy

Reading School District; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reading School District seeks a Director of Human Resources to provide leadership, direction, and technical assistance for the HR department in support of the district's strategic plan through best practices in recruitment, selection, evaluation, training, succession planning, and position control.

The role requires a Master’s in HR or related field (education) with SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred and at least three years in expanding HR roles, including experience in education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required, including education.
• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, including education, required.
• SPHR (HRCI) or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance in developing HR department objectives, SOPs, performance standards, timelines, and reports.
• Supervises HR personnel with coaching, development, and performance evaluation.
• Oversees recruitment processes, job descriptions, applications, interviews, background checks, and offers of employment in compliance with CBAs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Project management

HRIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business Administration including education

Master's in HR/Business Administration including education

Tools

HR software

Job description

The Reading School District seeks a Director of Human Resources to provide leadership, direction, and technical assistance for the HR department in support of the district's strategic plan through best practices in recruitment, selection, evaluation, training, succession planning, and position control.

The role requires a Master’s in HR or related field (education) with SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred and at least three years in expanding HR roles, including experience in education.