Human Resources Director

Pojoaque Valley School District; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pojoaque Valley School District is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead all HR functions across the district, including recruiting, hiring, benefits administration, employee relations, and legal compliance. The role partners with district leadership to maintain a qualified workforce dedicated to student achievement and the district’s educational mission.

The Director will supervise HR staff, oversee contract processes, and ensure policy adherence while handling sensitive information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, education administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of experience in Human Resources or related field.
• 3 years managerial and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Civil Rights Act, FMLA, EEOC, FLSA, etc., preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all human resources functions within the school district.
• Recruiting, hiring, retaining, and supporting qualified personnel; administering benefits and compensation.
• Oversees employee relations and ensures compliance with federal/state employment laws and policies.
• Develops practices that promote a safe, equitable, and productive working environment.
• Supervises HR staff and manages calendars, timelines, and work plans for tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Organizational management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Public/Education Admin

Master’s degree in HR/Business/Public/Education Admin

Tools

HRIS systems

Office software

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, education administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university;
• 3 years of experience in Human Resources or related field;
• 3 years managerial and supervisory experience
• Specific knowledge of Human Resource and Personnel laws are required including but not limited to Civil Rights Act, FMLA, EEOC, FLSA, etc. preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, education administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university;
• Holds a NMPED Level 3B Prek-12 Administrative License
• 5 or more years of experience in Human Resources or related field;
• 5 or more years managerial and supervisory experience in a public-school setting

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all human resources functions within the school district. The Director is responsible for recruiting, hiring, retaining, and supporting qualified personnel; administering employee benefits and compensation; overseeing employee relations; ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and school board policies; and developing practices that promote a safe, equitable, and productive working environment.

The Director works collaboratively with the Superintendent, district administrators, principals, department directors, employees, employee associations, and external agencies to ensure that the district maintains a qualified workforce dedicated to student achievement and the district's educational mission.

Skills/Aptitudes

• Leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management skills.
• Knowledge of public-sector and school district personnel administration.
• Ability to interpret policies, contracts, laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
• Strong conflict-resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct impartial investigations and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency with HR information systems, office software, data analysis, and electronic records management.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage sensitive matters under pressure.
• Commitment to fairness, professionalism, ethical conduct, and equal employment opportunity.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Human Resource Director

• Works cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior.
• Follows district policies and administrative rules and regulations.
• Follows District Code of Conduct policies.
• Maintains behavior appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties.
• Maintains a suitable personal appearance as it relates to position.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and governmental reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Reviews Board policies regarding personnel and, through the Superintendent, makes recommendations for policy replacements or modifications.
• Supervises Human Resource staff.
• Develops and implements calendars, timelines, and work plans to accomplish all assigned tasks.
• Manages application and hiring process including preparation of employment advertisements.
• Recruits and assists in interviewing and selecting employees to fill vacant positions.
• Coordinates communication among principals, directors, assistant superintendent, and superintendent regarding all personnel issues.
• Reviews and approves language for Letters of Intent and oversees the preparation of these same letters.
• Reviews and approves language for employment contracts and oversees the preparation of these same contracts.
• Supervises contract process from development through approval through tracking and to payroll department.
• Review all files for missing and/or needed employee documentation and inform employees.
• Supervises credential verification for contracts.
• Supervises employment verification requests and process.
• Reviews all official transcripts to place applicant on proper salary schedule.
• Supervises the calculations for the contract based on review of verifications of experience and official transcripts.
• Supervises all procedures for the hiring of non-certified staff members and substitutes.
• Reviews all background checks and, if necessary, conference with employees regarding the results of the background checks.
• Supervises and monitors employees whom are “Absent without Leave” including follow-up with supervisors, notification letters and possible PGPs.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation.
• Plans and conducts required employee trainings.
• Supervises the management of records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relation issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Develops, with Superintendent and Business Manager, salary schedules and salary notes for Board consideration.
• Supervises the development of calendars for various employee groups, including, but not limited to, administrators, teachers, other certified staff, IAs, other non-certified staff.
• Provides licensure data to Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
• Monitors licensure data, including levels and expiration dates.
• Monitors Licensure Discrepancy Reports.
• Submits to PED all required licensure and personnel data reports and attends all PED meetings regarding personnel and licensure issues.
• Coordinartes with principals on performance of employees.
• Responsible for correspondence with employees and/or appropriate outside agencies regarding employment matters.
• Develops and/or coordinates documentation for all employment cases that involve Family Medical Leave, Worker’s Compensation, Absent without Leave, or Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Must be able to handle high-levels of stress satisfactorily and be congenial with other employees, parents, students, and outside agencies at all times.
• Supervises personnel filing systems.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.