District Chief of Human Resources & People Strategy

Douglas County School System

Douglasville (GA)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 122,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

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Job summary

Douglas County School System in Georgia seeks an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and supervision for all aspects of the district's HR operations. The role oversees credentialing, employee relations, performance management, benefits, and staffing, with a focus on compliance and district-wide alignment with school needs.

External applicants should apply online; work is in-person with a salary range of $88,335.00 to $122,433.00 per

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; HR experience required, education experience preferred.
Current professional HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Provides executive oversight of GaPSC educator certification and licensure requirements, ensuring district compliance and proper credentialing.
3. Establishes systems for monitoring certification status, renewal requirements, and clearances for all applicable personnel.
4. Works with GaPSC and state agencies to resolve certification, credentialing, and ethics issues.
5. Investigates reports of employee misconduct with due process and documentation, coordinating with legal counsel when appropriate.
6. Administers the employee grievance process, including FLSA, discrimination, sexual harassment, Title IX, and other compliance matters.
7. Assists principals and supervisors with employment documentation (evaluations, renewals, etc.).
8. Oversees unemployment and workers' compensation claims administration.
9. Provides guidance to supervisors on employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance interventions.
10. Oversees evaluation and management systems for staff.
11. Provides staff development on evaluation processes and HR matters.
12. Monitors evaluation instruments for accuracy and compliance across schools.
13. Conducts salary studies and ensures equitable salary administration.
14. Manages salary supplements data entry and adjustments.
15. Performs step increases for contracts and salary schedules.
16. Oversees benefits, health, wellness, retirement, leave, and total rewards programs.
17. Oversees Sick Leave Bank per guidelines.
18. Develops allotments and staffing alignments with Finance.
19. Coordinates position management, job descriptions, and authorization of new positions.
20. Custodian of personnel records with confidentiality.
21. Oversees CPI reports processing.
22. Oversees criminal history reporting and background clearances.
23. Coordinates printing and collection of employment contracts and supplements.
24. Submits EEO-5 report.
25. Responds to workforce data requests.
26. Develops and revises personnel documents and Board procedures.
27. Maintains HR Procedures Manual.
28. Ensures HR practices comply with laws, GaPSC rules, and policies.
29. Prepares personnel recommendations for Superintendent and Board.
30. Documents appointments, hires, retirements, leaves, and separations for Board.
31. Manages HR operating budget.
32. Evaluates HR staff and develops capacity.
33. Cascades communication and fosters customer-service culture.
34. Participates in meetings and associations.
35. Serves as strategic partner to principals and leadership teams.
36. Maintains communication with principals on vacancies and staffing.
37. Balances district-wide consistency with school-level needs.