<p>Position Overview</p> <p>The Concord Public Schools and Concord Carlisle Regional School District are seeking a Director of Human Resources to oversee and manage all aspects of the district's human resource functions and staff. Working in conjunction with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, and the district's leadership team, the Director of Human Resources will lead district-wide efforts to be strategic in the recruitment and selection, staffing and onboarding, performance management, retention, and other talent management functions with a specific focus on diversifying the workforce.</p> <p>Position Outcomes</p> <p>A successful Director of Human Resources will:</p> <ul> <li>Manage the HR team and apply best practices in human resources management to ensure that all aspects of HR operations, including legal, compliance, policy administration, and other employee services, function effectively, efficiently, and strategically. </li><li>Serve as the advisor to the district and school leaders in all matters related to human resource functions such as employment, retirement, regular compliance and reporting, policy administration, employee discipline, contract administration, and record-keeping for all employees. </li><li>Work in collaboration with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, and the administrative team to maintain the district's ability to attract and retain highly qualified and effective educators. </li></ul> <p>Major Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan that strengthens the district's ability to recruit and retain high quality educators and other staff. </li><li>Develop strategies to develop new talent pipelines, recruitment strategies, and talent management strategies, with a particular emphasis on meeting the district's goal of increasing the diversity of its workforce. </li><li>Support principals and other managers in planning for: projected vacancies, candidate screening, selection, hiring, staffing and other human capital management functions as needed. </li><li>Facilitate job posting as part of the recruiting function, supporting budgetary control and compliance </li><li>Manage and make suggestions to improve individual contracts and salary agreements </li></ul> <p>Employee Relations - Engagement, Culture and Retention</p> <ul> <li>Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture </li><li>Establish and maintain a strong, positive working relationship with school leaders and district staff to support the recruitment, selection, onboarding, management, and retention of high quality candidates and staff </li><li>Manage employee relations issues, grievances, and conflict resolution </li><li>Provide leadership and consultation for principals and educators regarding licensure </li><li>Support building administrators and department heads in investigating and responding to employee discipline matters and provide support to the office of the Superintendent in investigating and responding to grievances. </li><li>Monitor trends and recommend initiatives that may enhance the workplace environment. </li></ul> <p>Compliance and Risk Management</p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with background check requirements, including CORI & Fingerprinting, in conformance with collective bargaining agreements, district polices and state requirements. </li><li>Maintain a high level of knowledge in employment law and other applicable federal, state, and local policies pertaining to personnel matters for the purpose of implementing procedures to maintain compliance with current legal requirements. </li><li>Oversee internal communications on HR policies, procedures and relevant legal matters to ensure consistency in administration and compliance, and develop, maintain and continuously improve systems to ensure staff are aware of and have access to benefit information, particularly during open enrollment periods. </li><li>Serve as the compliance officer for discrimination and sexual harassment issues including receiving, investigating and responding to complaints or providing advice and consultation to the administrator handling the investigation or complaint. </li><li>Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality in all required state and federal HR reporting and provide human capital data to the Superintendent, other departments, and/or schools as needed. </li></ul> <p>Compensation and Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate with Town of Concord HR leadership, and school district leadership in reviewing, evaluating and managing benefits offerings and programs of the school district. </li><li>Serve on the Insurance Advisory Committee and attend regular meetings on benefits related topics. </li><li>Coordinate district compliance with worker's compensation cases and management and develop and maintain a district wide strategy to minimize employee injuries. </li><li>Manage the maintenance of accurate and complete personnel records and employment files to ensure the accuracy of employees' compensation, position eligibility and compliance with state and federal regulatory mandates; ensure rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed. </li><li>Provide training and guidance to administrators and staff related to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Parental Leave, Fair Labor Standards Act, etc. </li></ul> <p>HR Operations</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain the school district employee handbook, personnel procedures manual and school employee job descriptions. </li><li>Actively participate in efforts to expand the use of software to manage, track and analyze HR data across district functions. </li><li>Assist the payroll office with processing information related to employees leaving the school system (retirement, exit interviews, unemployment, COBRA, etc.) consistent with district, local, state and federal regulations. </li></ul> <p>Collective Bargaining and Union Contractual Matters</p> <ul> <li>Support and attend collective bargaining sessions for the 8 bargaining units </li><li>Provide support to employees and managers regarding personnel procedures, collective bargaining provisions, and SC policy related to personnel. </li><li>Implement contractual processes for reductions in force, non-renewals, annual reasonable assurance processes, and recall of employees as needed. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications, Education, and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of five years of experience working in the field of human resource management, at least three of which occurred in Massachusetts public schools. </li><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, human resources management, or related field. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to deeply understand and proactively address the human capital needs of schools. </li><li>Deep, demonstrated knowledge of & ability to understand, interpret and apply the state and federal laws and policies pertaining </li><li>to human resource management. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative recruitment and retention strategies. </li><li>Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders across the district including the district management team, department </li><li>leaders, union leadership, and all employees. </li><li>Interest in and ability to learn and understand the current issues related to public education </li><li>Commitment to the value of diversity and to increasing diversity in the workforce </li><li>Excellent problem solver, independent and entrepreneurial </li><li>Commitment to providing high quality customer service </li><li>Strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently </li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive personnel matters </li><li>Flexibility to meet changing work needs and demands </li></ul> <p>Salary and Terms of Employment FTE, Full-time, year-round position (non-union). Salary: Commensurate with experience At least 5 years of relevant experience required</p> <p>Report to: Superintendent of Schools</p>