Director of Personnel

Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the discipline of public administration, business administration, human resource management or Master's Degree in Educational Administration Required

Education Leadership and/or Administration Certification Preferred

A minimum of three (3) years successful experience in public administration, business administration, human resource management or school administration required

Valid Alabama Driver's License

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor: Superintendent or Designee

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of personnel and employee laws, procedures, policies, rules and regulations.

Ability to exercise objective professional judgment.

Skills in public relations and problem solving.

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills in recruitment, selection, assignment and evaluation of personnel.

Maintain membership and participate in professional Personnel/ HR organizations such as CLAS, AASPA, and AASBO.

Physical mobility and visual acuity to investigate personnel problems at on-site work locations.

Essential Functions:

Planning, developing, directing and evaluating the operations of the Personnel Department.

Provide support and assistance in interpreting policies and procedures and guide directors, coordinators, administrators and other employees of grievances and act as a liaison to outside organizations and agencies involving personnel matters.

Oversees the district hiring procedures including interviewing, applicant qualifications, certifications, background investigations and reference checks.

Mediates conflicts between employees and supervisors. May assist in facilitating grievance and dispute resolutions process to effect equitable solutions.

Oversees as well as coordinate or provide assistance with system investigations, and prepare written reports of findings.

Determines the HR training needs throughout the district; develops and plans training programs to meet the established needs, coordinates the implementation of on-going and special interest training programs.

Establishes and maintains a comprehensive, efficient, accurate and current system for employee personnel records of the school district.

Prepares and maintains statistical information on all personnel, and submits the

necessary statistical reports to the Board, State Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Keeps abreast of governmental statutes, regulations and rules relating to personnel

administration and advises interested parties of the provisions of the law.

Assists with research pertaining to personnel, studies of staff characteristics, professional standards and other pertinent projects.

Coordinates the development and maintenance of a current policy manual for the school system and interprets existing policies and regulations to the staff.

Oversees the development of job descriptions for new staff positions and coordinates the periodic review and revision of existing job descriptions.

Oversees the development and maintenance of the school system's salary schedule and support staff guidelines

Oversees the work of the Policy Review Committee.

Coordinates programs of orientations and in-service education for new employees

Counsels with any employee who is referred by his/her supervisor and/or who voluntarily requests an appointment.

Receives, reviews and oversees the process of requests for transfers in accordance with Board policy.

Works directly with each school principal and/or supervisor on all matters relating to personnel.

Oversees and directs the recruitment, hiring and training of substitutes.

Coordinates the investigation of personnel regarding matters directly related to job performance and employment suitability.

Coordinates with the Board's attorney regarding matters directly related to job performance and suitability of employees.

Coordinates the work of the Sick Leave Bank Committees.

Performs other duties and assignments as assigned by Supervisor.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 240 days (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year)

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