Executive Director of HR & Labor Relations

Sequim School District; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequim School District seeks an accomplished Director of Human Resources to design and execute the district’s HR strategy, staffing, and budget. You will lead recruitment, labor relations, investigations, Title IX coordination, and compliance across certificated and classified staff.

The role requires executive-level judgment, independent decision-making, and the ability to handle high‑risk matters with professionalism and tact. Strong collaboration with district leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, law, education administration, business, public administration, or related field, with substantial HR experience.
• Experience in employee/labor relations, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Executive leadership presence with strong judgment and communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute recruitment, onboarding, placement, classification, evaluation, retention, and separation processes for certificated and classified staff; resolve complex transactions.
• Lead staffing planning, position control and district budget with Finance.
• Manage bargaining, grievances, investigations, discipline, and compliance with contracts.
• Coordinate Title IX, HIB, civil rights, and public records responsibilities with administrators.
• Oversee records management, payroll coordination, and data integrity districtwide.

Skills

Executive presence

Discretion

Conflict management

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Sequim School District seeks an accomplished Director of Human Resources to design and execute the district’s HR strategy, staffing, and budget. You will lead recruitment, labor relations, investigations, Title IX coordination, and compliance across certificated and classified staff.

The role requires executive-level judgment, independent decision-making, and the ability to handle high‑risk matters with professionalism and tact. Strong collaboration with district leadership is essential.