Senior Director of Human Resources & Student Services

Sylvania; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Texas is seeking an accomplished district HR and student services leader to oversee staffing, compensation, benefits, and compliance, while directing student services programs including discipline, attendance, hearings, crisis response, and school climate.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master’s in HR or educational administration and at least five years of progressive HR or public school administration experience, plus strong policy, data analysis, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, educational administration, or related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public school administration; 5 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel.
• Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration.
• Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district and develop training programs.
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the human resources department and evaluate operations and goals.
• Oversee performance appraisal systems and train supervisors in evaluations.
• Assist with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of HR staff.
• Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Provide leadership for student discipline, attendance, behavioral support systems, hearings, and school climate.
• Coordinate partnerships with families and community agencies to support student success.
• Forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans; implement recruitment and retention strategies.
• Oversee compensation programs and leave/benefits administration.

Skills

Staffing

Compensation

Employee relations

Benefits

Performance management

Compliance

Policy implementation

Data analysis

Budget management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s degree in HR or educational administration

Tools

[Not stated]

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the overall management of the district's human resources and student services functions. Provide leadership and direction for human resources programs including staffing, compensation, employee relations, benefits, performance management, and compliance. Direct student services programs and initiatives related to student discipline, attendance, behavioral supports, student hearings, crisis response, and other student support services. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective programs, policies, practices, and procedures that support employee effectiveness and student success.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's/Master’s degree in human resources, educational administration, or related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel

Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration

Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations

Experience:

5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public school administration; 5 years supervisory experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Human Resources Department Management

1. Assist in implementing plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Oversee and implement both on-going and special interest training programs.
2. Direct the day-to-day operations of the human resources department, including planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations and implementing department goals and objectives.
3. Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
4. Assist with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
5. Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Student Services

1. Provide leadership and oversight for district student discipline, attendance, behavioral support systems, student hearings, and other student services programs.
2. Oversee student due-process hearings and appeals and provide guidance to campus administrators regarding disciplinary actions and student management issues.
3. Collaborate with campus and district leaders to develop proactive programs and interventions that support student achievement, attendance, behavior, and school climate.
4. Analyze student services data and trends to evaluate program effectiveness, identify needs, and support continuous improvement efforts.
5. Provide training and support to administrators regarding student discipline, school law, hearings, crisis response, and student support services.
6. Coordinate partnerships with families, community agencies, and governmental entities to support student success and well-being.

Employment

1. Support efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.
2. Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
3. Maintain a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job.

Compensation and Benefits

1. Oversee and manage the district’s compensation program including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
2. Implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.
3. Provide oversight of the district’s leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs including overseeing relationship with insurance vendors and third party administrators.

Employee Relations

1. Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
2. Support administration of the employee grievance procedure adopted by the board. Assist CHRO with investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
3. Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures.
4. Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Coordinate effective districtwide employee recognition programs.
5. Update employee handbook and personnel directory annually and distribute to employees. Ensure procedures are followed to inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.

Records

1. Support personnel records management and help ensure compliance with the state records management program.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Other

1. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to employees.
2. Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-education-related settings, and adjust plans, policies and procedures accordingly.
3. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal employment laws. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise, evaluate, and recommend hiring and firing of human resources department employees.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress