Job Description

Title:   ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Provides leadership, direction, compliance 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
• Must be experienced in MS Office Suite applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of human resource professional management programs and current human resources laws and regulations
• Ability to conduct investigations independently or with limited assistance
• Ability to effectively lead, organize and direct the work of others
• 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 day-to-day leadership and direction to the Human Resources Department
• Lead the division’s employee relations program
• Maintain an updated and comprehensive list of active and inactive employee investigations
• Provides timely and accurate investigation summaries to the CHRO
• Conducts investigations and reports
• Provide leadership in developing recruitment plans for all employee classes
• Provide leadership in developing and carrying out strategies to encourage employee retention.
• Plans and carries out job fairs and recruiting events
• Coordinate new and experienced teacher support and events
• Coordinates Title II programs and funds
• Coordinates the New Teacher Mentor Program
• Coordinates New Employee Orientation
• Coordinates Substitute Training
• Lateral Entry teacher classroom support
• Maintains open communication with the CHRO and provides timely updates. 
• All other duties assigned

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

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

Reports to:

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Terms of Employment:

Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

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

7/21/2022