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About the Role

The Director of Human Resources serves as the organizational expert for human resources, employee relations, and legal/regulatory compliance. This role involves planning, developing, and implementing HR services to foster a culture of customer service, communication, and support, aligning with senior HR leadership to advance organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a senior leader of the HR Team to affect change and process improvements across the organization.
• Facilitate the development of systems, policies, and procedures to streamline operational functions.
• Enhance the effectiveness of performance managers by assisting in the design of programs consistent with HR goals and objectives.
• Conduct audits to ensure human resources practices align with IDEA procedures, policy, and/or state/federal regulations.
• Provide appropriate support, direction, guidance, counseling, advice, and/or recommendations for Human Resources matters.
• Lead employee annual renewals for their respective region and support regional and campus leadership through the process.
• Advise the Managing Director of Human Resources and the VP of Human Resources on employment law, policy, and regulation, drafting position papers as needed.
• Oversee campus visits when approved by Managing Director of Human Resources or VP of Human Resources.
• Direct and manage day-to-day operations of the Human Resources area.
• Conduct investigations on employee-related matters, collecting information, interviewing individuals, analyzing evidence, and making recommendations for corrective/disciplinary action.
• Support leadership in conducting thorough investigations and developing investigative summaries and correspondence.
• Research employee satisfaction, morale, and communications; monitor employee retention and turnover through data analysis and exit interviews.
• Provide staff and administrators with oral and written instruction on district policy, state and federal regulations, and requirements.
• Prepare a wide variety of written materials for documentation, reference, and information dissemination.
• Represent the district in unemployment hearings as appropriate.
• Proactively identify and respond to employee issues, collaborating with district leadership for preemptive and effective employee communications.
• Ensure complete, timely, and equitable investigation of all complaints against assigned staff.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development, adjusting plans, policies, and procedures accordingly.
• Assist in implementing plans for addressing HR training needs organization-wide and develop training programs.
• Participate in professional development to increase effectiveness and improve District performance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling confidential data and situations.
• Support personnel records management and ensure compliance with the state records management program.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 5 years of related experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, and board policies
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, AASPA pHCLE, or AASPA-eHCLE certification (preferred)
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas.
• Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold.

Skills

• Strong Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to human resources, equal employment, and equal opportunity in the public sector.
• Extensive knowledge of governmental operations, activities and services, particularly employee relations.
• Knowledge of the principles of management and organization, personnel administration, public fiscal operations, and labor relations techniques.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of employee relations, investigations, employment guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Skilled in writing clearly and concisely.
• Skilled in presenting technical analyses and agreements with precision.
• Advanced proficiency in office technology.
• Ability to handle difficult employment issues in a highly professional and expeditious manner.
• Ability to exercise sound judgments and make independent analyses and recommendations on difficult and sensitive employee relations matters.

Location

• Texas
• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time
• Remote

Experience Level

• 5 years of related experience
• 2 years in a supervisory capacity

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $89,600 - $105,300
• Eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• 403(b) plan
• Relocation stipend (if applicable)

About the Company

• At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.
• Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values