Job Description

Title:   CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CHRO)

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Provides leadership, direction and legal expertise to planning and implementation of Human Resources functions in the Division.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement of a Master’s degree with preferred requirement of Ed.D, MBA or JD
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in educational, management and business administration experience with preferred requirement of 10 or more years of such experience
• Principal experience preferred

Necessary and Special Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of human resource professional management programs and current human resources laws and regulations
• Ability to effectively lead, organize and direct the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement a strategic plan for Human Resources
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environment
• Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and equipment.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Considerable knowledge of York County instructional initiatives
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees in all YCSD departments.
• Ability to maintain records, to prepare reports, and to organize complex data.
• Ability to work independently on complicated projects, complete in a timely manner, and report results.
• Ability to compose effective and accurate correspondence.
• Ability to recognize a problem and assist in its resolution
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the execution of duties
• Exercises tact, courtesy and confidentiality in frequent contact with employees, vendors and representatives from outside agencies and organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Substantial management experience in all areas of human resources
• Preferred legal experience/training in employee benefits, employment and EEOC law

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides overall leadership and direction to the Human Resources Department
• Assumes responsibility for guidance and accountability for all personnel functions, including recruitment, employment, licensure, training, records, complaints, contracts, benefits and compensation, staffing, discipline, terminations/non-renewals, and interface with Payroll, Finance, Information Technology, Instruction, Operations and School Administration.
• Provides leadership for department strategic plan and budget development
• Develops plans to attract, develop and deploy talent
• Oversees recruiting and succession management
• Designs/manages and administers performance management/evaluation and recognition programs
• Oversees management of HRIS data/reporting, position control and analysis
• Oversight and handling of  all personnel related legal actions
• Administers the annual budget for the Department
• Supervises administrators/coordinators in the Department
• Serves as the Title IX Coordinator for the Division
• Interviews and recommends candidates for administrative positions in the Human Resources Department
• Serves as Superintendent’s Cabinet member
• Attends, and presents as necessary at School Board work sessions and regular meetings
• Encourages and facilitates communication among Division departments and buildings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Normal office environment. Routine physical activities associated with normal office environment.

Reports to:

Superintendent

Terms of Employment:

Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Job performance evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations.

4/22/2019