Job Description
Region: 7
School District/Employer:
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Executive Director,
Assignment Level: Area
Job Title: Executive Director of Employee Relations
School: Central Office
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 4/29/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
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Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Education Administration, or related field preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel
Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration
Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations
Experience:
5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public school administration; Demonstrated experience in leadership roles
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Human Resources Department Management
1. Assist in implementing plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Oversee and implement both on-going and special interest training programs.
2. Direct the day-to-day operations of the human resources department, including planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations and implementing department goals and objectives.
3. Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
4. Assist with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
5. Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
Employment
6. Support efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.
7. Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
8. Maintain a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job
Compensation
9. Assist CHRO with the district’s compensation program including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position
reclassifications.
10. Implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires
Employee Relations
11. Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
12. Support administration of the employee grievance procedure adopted by the board. Assist CHRO with investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
13. Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures.
14. Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Coordinate effective districtwide employee recognition programs.
15. Update employee handbook and personnel directory annually and distribute to employees. Ensure procedures are followed to inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.
Records
16. Support personnel records management and help ensure compliance with the state records management program.
17. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Other
18. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to employees.
19. Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in
educational and non-education-related settings, and adjust plans, policies and procedures accordingly.
20. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal employment laws. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
21. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
22. Other duties as assigned
Salary Range: Min $108,785 - Max $154,934
Benefits: $10,000 Life Insurance
$225 Per Month Health Insurance Benefit
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area