DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Primary Function

Position is responsible for managing and administering personnel services, compensation and benefits, non-licensed staff development, performance evaluation and compliance with School Board policies and government regulations as it relates to human resources functions for the York County School Division (YCSD).

Minimum Qualifications

Holds a bachelors degree
Preferably holds a masters degree with an endorsement in school administration
3 years experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity (in a school division environment preferred)
Or any combination of education and experience that would enable the employee to perform the essential performance responsibilities satisfactorily
Professional knowledge of the public school system necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community
Considerable knowledge of current changes and developments in employee evaluation research
Considerable knowledge of leadership and supervision in directing a Human Resources Office
Ability to work successfully with teachers, administrators, and school officials
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision performing a variety of complex and routine tasks

Performance Responsibilities

Translate the organizational mission and strategy into workforce plans and programs that align with overall strategic objectives
Oversee major organizational change plans
Define the organizational culture and values to design the workforce environment
Formulate and execute Human Resources policies
Serve as the division’s Title IX Coordinator
Maintain position control and communicate with other administrative departments regarding school staffing needs each year
Manage Human Resources compliance
Forecast talent needs and expected vacancies
Assess the workforce’s current capabilities
Stay abreast of current and future labor trends
Develop plans to attract, develop and deploy talent
Oversee recruiting
Oversee the division re-licensure program to include providing support for building administrators in the area of re-licensure
Oversee and manage compensation and benefits
Identify, select and manage external vendors
Provide necessary benefits enrollment updates throughout the year
Oversee non-licensed staff development learning, skills and career development
Manage in-house Human Resources technology development, data, reporting and analysis
Design and administer performance evaluation and management
Provide support to building administrators in the area of personnel evaluation
Manage the building administrator evaluation system to include working collaboratively with other YCSD departments in this area
Model non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follow established safe work practices
Follow established YCSD policies and procedures at all time
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an office environment.

Position Type: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Terms of Employment: Twelve months a year. Salary determined according to the YCSD Pay Plan.

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

Revised: 4/2/2009