Job Description:
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Position:                 Director of Human Resources
Reports to:             Superintendent
Site:                       Central Office
FLSA Status:         Professional Exempt
Contract Length:   12 months/261days
Salary Range:       $97,920 to $115,716

Minimum Qualifications:       

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent field;
• Five years of Human Resources management experience in the public sector;
• Three years of administrative experience at the local, regional or state level;
• Ability to interpret, write, and comply with State and Federal Laws, Board Policy, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Handbooks, Manuals and Directives;
• Ability to learn the New Mexico Public Education Department licensure process, input information for STARs data, and Compliance;
• Must have strong verbal and written communication, technology and budget management skills;
• Ability to build effective relationships with the community, parents, students, staff and general public;
• Experience in recruiting;
• Experience in labor relations and negotiations, with knowledge of the PEBA;
• Knowledge and experience with benefits and leave, HIPPA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, ADA, Section 504, ACA, etc.;
• Knowledge and experience with compensation, job descriptions, and staffing;
• Experience and complying with unemployment, worker’s compensation, EEOC, OCR, HRD, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, Title IX, Title VII, etc.;
• Knowledge and experience with immigration documents, to include, I-9 forms, H1B, J1, PERMs, and Green Card documents;
• Knowledge and experience with HRIS systems, recruiting/applications systems, Google docs, Microsoft programs, data entry, archiving, and on boarding systems;
• Knowledge of payroll and related laws;
• Experience in landlord, tenant, and/or housing helpful.

Preferred:
A Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Educational Leadership or equivalent field.

Essential Duties:

• Apprise Superintendent or designee of any actual or potential personnel issues;
• Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Human Resources (HR) Department including recruitment and selection, classification, and worker’s compensation;
• Monitor data in the HRIS and Recruitment Systems with iVisions;
• Monitor benefit data, reconciliations, and compliance;
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures;
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of HR services;
• Monitor staff licensure to ensure compliance;
• Direct the work for Human Resources staff

             o Assign work activities and programs;
             o Create, implement and evaluate work product;
             o Ensure all forms/records are completed within established time frames;
             o Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems as needed;

• Serve as primary recruiter for the District;
• Travel as necessary to participate and represent the District at job fairs;
• Develop recruiting materials, required communication and coordinate recruiting trips and assignments with District administration and support personnel;
• Ensure that all employee personnel files are up to date and housed in a secure and confidential location;
• Develop access and viewing protocols for employee files and ensure that this protocol is communicated and followed;
• Periodically update position descriptions and develop job/position descriptions for new positions appropriate with the needs and goals of the District;
• Coordinate with District and site leadership to accomplish employee transfers within the organization;
• Provide timely performance assessments and feedback for employees assigned to HR responsibilities;
• Conduct exit interviews with all employees leaving service with the District to determine areas for services improvement;
• Administer the District’s Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation programs;
• Update the Employee Handbook as needed;
• Assume role as one of the two key negotiators;
• Perform other duties as assigned.