Chehalis-Executive Director of Human Resources

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Executive Director of Human Resources for the 2024-25 school year. This position is open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by July 8, 2024. Please note there are two positions posted: Executive Director of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources. Only one position will be filled.

Required Attachments:

• Letter of Interest including how the candidate meets the qualifications
• Resume
• Transcripts
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Valid Washington State Certificate or Human Resources Certification

Position Summary: 

The Executive Director of Human Resources plans, organizes, and manages comprehensive human resources systems, procedures, and policies for effective personnel management, including recruitment and selection, compensation, evaluation, staffing, and labor relations through the administration of collective bargaining agreements. Is responsible for the supervision of assigned staff and annual evaluations. Coordinates placement of all student teachers with colleges and universities. They are a member of the Superintendent’s Leadership Team and assists in school district planning and analysis of current programs, support systems, and expenditures. Works in a highly collaborative manner with the Superintendent, District administration, bargaining units, employees, and Educational Service District 113. Assures a positive image of the District by responding to staff and the public in a professional manner. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves on the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team and maintains effective communication with staff, school District patrons, businesses, and community groups.
• Administers District human resources policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develops and updates board policies and administrative procedures in areas of responsibility for school board consideration.
• Oversees and manages the human resources functions throughout the District including staffing.
• Assists building level administrators with staffing and disciplinary issues.
• Provides training to District Administrators to ensure that human resources policies and procedures are understood and implemented fairly and consistently.
• Leads recruitment processes, develops recruitment materials, arranges for and attends career fairs, trains administrators in recruitment techniques, and plans other recruitment functions.
• Designs and directs the hiring process for all employees, including substitutes, in cooperation with administrators/supervisors for the purpose of ensuring consistency and equity compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements.
• Oversees all onboarding for new staff
• Leads in the planning of professional development opportunities including clock hours management
• Supports District level leadership in attracting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
• Leads the District’s labor relations and bargaining teams.
• Leads negotiations as directed by the Superintendent.
• Administers provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
• Conducts investigations into employee misconduct and other employee issues.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts related to areas of responsibility which involve staff and serve as the Hearing Officer for grievances as needed.
• Represents the District as the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator.
• Collaborates with other District Compliance Officers.
• Oversees annual evaluation processes and provides expertise to District Administrators with staff evaluations, including development and monitoring of improvement plans, and recommendations for termination of employment or nonrenewal of contract.
• Directs and evaluates human resources staff and provides leadership and direction to those employees.
• Attends meetings, professional association training, conferences, etc. to convey and gather information related to human resources.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Other Job Functions:

• Oversees, supervises, and is accountable for Human Resources functions such as new employee onboarding, certification, employee leaves, annual employee training, EGMS, state reports, unemployment hearings, and employee safety/workers compensation.
• Oversees, supervises, and is accountable for volunteer functions such as volunteer application and clearance.
• Coordinates placement of all student teachers with colleges and universities.
• Works collaboratively with Payroll to provide information regarding wages, benefits, and employee leaves.
• Protects confidentiality of records and information about staff, and uses discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
• Develops placements for all supplemental and extra-curricular positions.
• Oversee training and tracking of educational paraprofessionals related to Fundamental Course of Study.
• Serves as Employee Safety/Secondary Stress Committee Coordinator.
• Prepares and reviews annual required public notices.
• Provides Personnel Report for school board approval.
• Reviews and maintains staffing levels District-wide in coordination with other District Administrators.
• Prepares and maintains job descriptions.
• Supervises the preparation and/or completes in an accurate and timely manner state and federal reports for the purpose of compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Personnel, Human Resources or related field
• Five plus years of increasing responsibility in Human Resources field
• Experience providing vision, mentoring, and direction to teams.
• Experience and training in increasingly responsible backgrounds with specific knowledge in recruitment and selection, employee relations, training, affirmative action planning, and state and federal labor laws.
• Experience in development of policies and procedures, and facilitating meetings regarding personnel issues.
• Experience with contract management, contract negotiations, and contract interpretation including establishing a positive relationship with labor groups required.
• Experience with database systems as they relate to human resources, staffing, and labor relations. Skyward experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in human relation skills, customer service, and development of a positive workplace culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree
• Human Resources Certification or Washington State Program Administrator Certification
• Five plus years of increasing responsibility of Human Resources experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience with applicable laws, regulations, and emerging practices pertaining to assigned responsibilities, including current issues and trends in education and human resource activities.
• Skills and ability in organization, time management, task prioritization, and record keeping.
• Ability to process information and make sound judgements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of school district budgets and ability to manage the Human Resources department budget.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Proficient use of technology.
• Serve as a leader and role model. Operates with the highest level of ethics and integrity.

Reports To:  Superintendent

Compensation and Benefits:
Contract is based on 260 days, which includes holidays and vacation days, with a salary range of $153,476 - $170,529.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off and VEBA are also benefits outlined in the Administrator Employment Agreement.