Human Resource Director

Sanders Unified School District; Sanders (KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

The Sanders Unified School District is seeking a dynamic Human Resource Director for the Admin Building. You will lead staff planning, recruitment, orientation, compensation programs, and retention initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and district policies.

The role requires experience as HR Director, strong communication, and ability to develop professional development for staff, including onboarding international teachers on J-1 visas. Housing available.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's in HR Administration preferred.
• Three (3) years' experience as a Human Resource Director.
• First Aid/CPR certified; AZ Driver's License.
• Familiarity with Navajo culture.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to secure IVP Fingerprint Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff planning, recruitment, orientation, compensation programs and retention incentives.
• Review applications and vet candidates to determine best-qualified for the position.
• Manage interview process and onboarding for international teachers (J-1 visas).
• Maintain personnel records; collaborate with Payroll and Finance on benefits and salary.
• Prepare board agenda items for new hires and letters of recommendation.
• Develop and maintain the employee handbook; participate in Governing Board Meetings.

Skills

HR law knowledge

Board policies

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Staff recruitment

Professional development design

Communication skills

Onboarding processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's Degree in HR Administration

Tools

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

IEP Pro

Job description

SANDERS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #18

Human Resources Department

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Position Title: Human Resource Director Location: Admin. Building

Reports To: Superintendent Supervises: No one

Classification: Certified or Classified Status: FTE Contract

FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: Yes

Work Year: 12 months' Salary: Range: $77,340-$87,624

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Possess or ability to secure an IVP Fingerprint Card
• Bachelor's degree in related field. Master's Degree in HR Administration preferred.
• Three (3) years' successful experience as a Human Resource Director.
• First Aid/CPR certified.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Well versed in Navajo tradition and culture.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Skills Needed

• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws relative to Human Resources that include the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title IX, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), State Minimum Wage & Overtime Rules, Teacher Contract Law, AZ State Retirement System (ASRS), Workers' Compensation Insurance, Unemployment Insurance,
• Strong knowledge of District Governing Board Policies with an emphasis on Section G Personnel.
• Excellent computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, and IEP Pro.
• Interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills needed to facilitate mediation resolution and staff development effectively.
• Ability to design (individually and in collaboration with others) high-quality professional development for instructional and administrative staff.
• Experience in planning, evaluating, developing and implementing best practices for staff recruitment and retention.
• Experience in the various platforms used to communicate to stakeholders.
• Ability to support personnel at all phases of their careers from novice to veteran through targeted professional development.
• Sets standards for professionalism throughout the District.
• Experience in developing and managing job descriptions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Human Resource Director is a forward thinking and innovative individual with emphasis given to workforce entry and retention programs by offering our employees professional development and other trainings to enhance their skillsets.
• Responsible for providing leadership in the coordination of the District's staff planning, evaluation, recruitment selection, orientation, compensation programs, and retention incentives.
• Provides day-to-day support to staff members.
• Review applications and vet candidates to determine the best qualified person for the position.
• Manages the interview process, develops interview questions, and appoints interview committee members. Prepare board agenda items for new hires including letters of recommendation from the interview committee.
• Manages the recruitment and onboarding processes for international teachers J-1 visas.
• Responsible for maintaining personnel records.
• Collaborates with the Payroll Specialist on employment matters.
• Collaborates with the Finance Director on Salary Schedules, Supplemental Pay Schedules, and additions and deletions to the schedules.
• Collaborates with the Finance Director on Employee Health Benefit Plans.
• Manages the Educational Services (ESI) Substitutes and the Retire/Rehire programs.
• Manages the IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required for employment.
• Monitors teacher and other staff certifications to ensure all have valid certificates on file with the Arizona Department of Education and have proper certification relative to their position.
• Responsible for the issuance of all district contracts and supplemental pays.
• Participates and serves as a mediator in the management of employee disciplinary matters.
• Works with the Finance Director for developing the Human Resource budget.
• Works cooperatively with District office personnel, administrators, staff, and IT Techs.
• Prepares and submits required state and federal reports.
• Responsible for ensuring employees receive Arizona School Risk and Retention Trust trainings.
• Prepare and submits the Elementary-Secondary Staff Information Report (EEO-5).
• Collaborates with Principals to ensure the Teacher Information Accountability Report (TIA) is submitted and is updated as needed.
• Develop and maintain the employee handbook.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current human resources management software.
• Participate in continuous professional development to enhance the ability to support the needs of employees.
• Required to attend Governing Board Meetings, and report on employee vacancies and pending interviews
• Meet the diverse needs of all employees including those requiring special accommodations.

Core Values/Professional Qualities

Pride, Integrity, Respect, Attitude, Teamwork, Empowerment, Success

Sanders USD's mascot is the Pirate.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May require stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, and loud noises.
• Repetitive motion and eye strain through extensive use of computer hardware and software.
• May require lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other

• Responsibilities for performing duties which protect the health and safety of students and staff.
• Know and observe Board policies and regulations.
• Follow school emergency procedures.
• Attend staff meetings, Governing Board Meetings, and district in-service programs.
• Responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Housing available.