Strategic School District HR Leader

Sylvania; Easton (CT); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Easton, Redding and Region 9 School Districts seek an experienced, collaborative Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for approximately 500 employees across three districts. Reporting to the Superintendent, you will oversee recruitment, benefits, timekeeping, payroll interfaces, and HR compliance in a high-need public-school environment.

This full-time, 12-month role requires a strategic leader with strong HRIS expertise, collaboration skills, and the ability to implement reliable

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Human Resources in CT School Districts.
• Knowledge of HR practices and applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Experience administering compensation, benefits, personnel records, and HR processes.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying policies, employment agreements, or collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong technology skills and experience working with HR information systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with sound judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR functions for the ER9 Public Schools.
• Lead district-wide recruitment, onboarding, assignment, transfer, and separation processes for certified and non-certified employees.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain highly qualified employees.
• Maintain accurate position, assignment, FTE, employment status, certification, and other personnel information.
• Coordinate employment processes and ensure required documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Provide guidance to administrators and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, CBAs, and employment practices.
• Assist the Superintendent with labor relations, collective bargaining, grievance administration, and employee relations matters.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements, individual employment contracts, salary schedules, Board policies, and other employment-related agreements.
• Support the consistent application of personnel policies, contractual provisions, and employment procedures throughout the districts.
• Maintain accurate and current employee compensation information, including salaries, hourly rates, salary schedules, step placement, stipends, assignments, position changes, and other authorized compensation.
• Ensure compensation information reflects CBAs, contracts, and Board-approved salary schedules.
• Oversee employee benefit administration and coordinate with providers, consultants, Finance, and Payroll.
• Oversee HR and timekeeping systems usage, including Red Rover.
• Establish procedures to ensure time, attendance, leave, overtime, and payroll data are recorded accurately.
• Develop internal controls to ensure data reliability of personnel information.
• Document and communicate hires, separations, leaves, changes in assignment, salary actions, and benefits to Finance and Payroll.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Operations and Technology on compensation and payroll matters.
• Ensure accurate data is provided to Finance, Payroll, and HR leadership for payroll processing.
• Maintain confidential personnel records in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate employment-related reporting with state and federal agencies.
• Monitor changes in employment laws and recommend procedural updates.
• Develop and maintain HR procedures, workflows, calendars, deadlines, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve service to employees.
• Maintain highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment

HRIS experience

Labor relations

Policy interpretation

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Public school HR leadership experience

Tools

Red Rover

Job description

The Easton, Redding and Region 9 School Districts seek an experienced, collaborative Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for approximately 500 employees across three districts. Reporting to the Superintendent, you will oversee recruitment, benefits, timekeeping, payroll interfaces, and HR compliance in a high-need public-school environment.

This full-time, 12-month role requires a strategic leader with strong HRIS expertise, collaboration skills, and the ability to implement reliable