Human Resources Manager

Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,446,000 - 1,687,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 is seeking an HR Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership across HR functions such as employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management.

The role collaborates with district leadership to foster a high-performing workforce and support strategic goals, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with laws and school codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and Illinois School Code.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in human resources information systems (HRIS).
• Must be discreet and maintain strict confidentiality on employee matters.
• Must be able to work independently and plan ahead.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in daily HR operations to ensure efficient delivery of HR services.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR operations by developing and implementing improvements to HR processes, procedures, and workflows through technology and automation.
• Interpret and administer Board policies, administrative procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and HR practices.
• Assist the CHRO in setting departmental goals and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Provide guidance to administrators regarding employee relations, performance management, staff attendance, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and progressive discipline.
• Maintain confidentiality while conducting and coordinating workplace investigations.
• Recommend practical solutions to promote consistency, compliance, and positive employee relations.
• Evaluate and continuously improve districtwide onboarding initiatives to provide a consistent and engaging new employee experience.
• Oversee recruitment activities including applicant screening, interview coordination, employment offers, orientation, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with administrators to develop recruitment and retention strategies.
• Evaluate recruitment data and recommend process improvements.
• Develop employee recognition, wellness, and engagement programs.
• Represent human resources on district committees and cross-functional teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR operations

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / business / public administration

Master's degree in HR / related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or pHCLE)

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

• Position Type: Administration (Classified)
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Date Available: Pending Board Approval
• Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Job/FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to

Chief Human Resources Officer

Position summary

The Human Resources Manager provides operational and strategic leadership in the administration of the District's HR functions. This position partners with District leadership to foster a high-performing workforce through employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and continuous process improvement. This position serves as a trusted resource to administrators while leading initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support the district's strategic goals.

Role Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field.

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources experience.

Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations.

Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and Illinois School Code.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Proficiency in human resources information systems (HRIS).

Must be discreet and maintain strict confidentiality on employee matters.

Must be able to work independently and plan ahead.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to prioritize.

Valued but not required skills and experience

Master's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field.

Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or pHCLE).

Ability to learn new HRIS and other software.

Experience working in a public Illinois high school setting.

Experience with employee engagement, organizational development, strategic HR initiatives, and workforce analytics.

Position responsibilities

Oversee and assist in daily HR operations to ensure efficient delivery of HR services.

Identify opportunities to streamline HR operations by developing and implementing improvements to HR processes, procedures, and workflows through technology and automation.

Interpret and administer Board policies, administrative procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and HR practices.

Assist the CHRO in setting departmental goals and implementing strategic initiatives.

Provide guidance to administrators regarding employee relations, performance management, staff attendance, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and progressive discipline.

Maintain confidentiality while conducting and coordinating workplace investigations.

Recommend practical solutions to promote consistency, compliance, and positive employee relations.

Evaluate and continuously improve districtwide onboarding initiatives to provide a consistent and engaging new employee experience.

Oversee recruitment activities including applicant screening, interview coordination, employment offers, orientation, and onboarding.

Collaborate with administrators to develop recruitment and retention strategies.

Evaluate recruitment data and recommend process improvements.

Develop employee recognition, wellness, and engagement programs.

Represent human resources on district committees and cross-functional teams.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Reporting to this position: N/A

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms of Employment

• 12-month work year
• Salary range is $90,000-$105,000, based on verified experience and education
• Board-paid employee-only medical, dental, vision and $50,000 basic life insurance
  • Employee contribution required for family coverage