Capital Region ESD 113 is committed to closing gaps, growing people, influencing change, and eradicating racism through our service to our region and state. BIPOC as well as culturally and linguistically diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Employees are provided access to the Employee Assistance Program, which provides resources for employee well being and mental health.

Director-Human Resources

Best to Apply By: 6/14/25

Seeking candidate with extensive experience in:

Background and experience in managing human resources challenges for certificated staff
Experience in classifying, setting pay, and contract development for certificated staff
Knowledge of union contract language and collective bargaining agreement interpretations

This position is 260 days/year, 8 hours/day.

Benefits include Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance; FSA/DCAP; Life/AD&D Insurance; LTD Insurance; EAP; Retirement; DCP; Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

Required attachments: Transcript, Resume and Cover Letter

Please see the job description below for a list of Essential Functions and Job Requirements.

Purpose Statement

The job of Director - Human Resources is done for the purpose of assisting the Executive Director - Human Resources, in developing, implementing and maintaining the assigned programs and services of the Human Resource Department in conformance to District, State and Federal guidelines. This position serves as a resource to other ESD 113 District employees, managers, supervisors, and leaders.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: The essential functions and educational requirement listed below.

This job reports to Executive Director - Human Resources.

Essential Functions

• Administers and maintains the employee classifications and compensation plan, involving the preparation of job descriptions, job analyses, and classification studies for the purpose of determining salary placement and adhering to legal requirements.

• Advises management and employees on compensation and benefits, employee relations and related issues for the purpose of supporting the mission, policies and procedures of ESD 113.

• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. staff, public agencies, school districts, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with various policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.

• Contracts for employee assistance program (EAP) and reviews usage reports for the purpose of providing health and wellness resources to employees.

• Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g. recruitment process, audits, special events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with legal requirements, maintaining highly trained staff and promoting the ESD 113.

• Counsels, in concert with Executive Director- HR, management and employees (e.g. policy interpretation, employee relations, problem resolution, etc.) for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.

• Facilitates meetings that may frequently involve a range of issues (e.g. staff information meetings, workshops, regulatory requirements, actions involving outside agencies, interdepartmental needs, etc.) for the purpose of identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as the ESD representative.

• Implements agency policies and procedures related to certificated and classified employment for the purpose of keeping abreast of legal and bargaining issues which affect employment activities.

• Manages assigned program and/or departmental responsibilities for the purpose of achieving outcomes in relation to organizational objectives and ensuring conformance with legal, financial and ESD requirements.

• Participates in meetings (e.g. workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities.

• Performs personnel administrative functions for the HR staff (e.g. hiring, counseling, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring necessary department/program outcomes are achieved.

• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. state reports, statistical staffing reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.

• Provides information required to manage assignments (e.g. training staff, managers and supervisors on HR policies, performance evaluations, and current best practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, securing general information for planning, taking appropriate actions, and/or responding to requests.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the purpose of department operations.

• Researches and monitors a variety of topics (e.g. state and federal legislation, case law, emerging human resources and organizational development best practices, etc.) for the purpose of advising management, ensuring compliance, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.

• Serves on the management team for classified bargaining unit (e.g. investigations, policy and/or CBA interpretation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the labor relations contract and ensuring appropriate resolution.

• Supports Department Administrators for the purpose of collaborating with these administrators in achievement of department, program and district goals.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; ability to understand, interpret, and explain Federal, state, and local policies and procedures, as well as the ability to develop effective working relationships.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws related to personnel; principles and practices of labor relation and personnel administration; and techniques of recruiting.

Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: providing leadership, direction and team building; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; flexible to changing conditions; making quick and accurate decisions; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education (Minimum): High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Eight years of directly related human resources experience is required.

Required Testing: None Specified

Certificates and Licenses: PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP credential preferred. Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability.

Continuing Education/Training: Must keep credentials current.

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: 70

Capital Region ESD 113 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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