Human Resources Manager

Position Type:
Non-Instructional Support/Human Resource Manager

Date Posted:
6/11/2024

Location:
District OfficeBerwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community, and we empower students to solve problems, make decisions, and apply technology to reach their full personal, academic, and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.

Title: Human Resources Manager

Classification: 12-Month Position

Primary Function: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for ensuring the District's human resources functions operate efficiently and follow District policies and applicable state and federal laws. The Human Resources Manager oversees the following workstreams: recruitment and selection, employee relations, compliance, ISBE-mandated training, university relations, and non-certified performance management. This individual also assists the Payroll Department with benefits and leave administration.

Accountability: Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field
• Minimum of three years of human resources or labor relations experience in a fast-paced work environment or public school district
• Prior experience in public school administration, organizational development, education management, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP; PHR Certification
• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field
• Fluent in Spanish
• Knowledge of teacher evaluation
• Knowledge of Illinois School Code
• Experience with collective bargaining/contract negotiations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coach, train, and advise District leaders on matters related to employee and labor relations, talent management, recruitment, and compliance per district, state, and federal mandates
• Ensure compliance with board policies, union collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and state and federal employment regulations
• Address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate consequences and/or next actions
• Create, update, and maintain job descriptions; post positions to website and job boards
• Maintain all personnel records, ensuring compliance with state laws regarding employment records management
• Partner with the Payroll Department to administer leaves (FMLA, short-term disability, etc.) of absence per Illinois School Code, board policies, and union contracts
• Schedule, assign, monitor, and track annual ISBE-mandated training
• Serve as the District Title IX Coordinator/Complaint Officer and investigate employee complaints
• Serve as the District liaison for university relations (student teaching, observation hours, etc.); ensure compliance with District pre-employment requirements
• Stay abreast of employment laws, regulations, and best practices; liaise with District attorneys when necessary
• Participate in recruitment, professional development, and networking conferences
• Oversee the non-certified performance evaluation process
• Create and distribute monthly board letters following board approval (new hires, resignations, leaves of absence, retirements, reassignments, etc.)
• Effectively utilize the District's human resources technology platforms for day-to-day HR administration (Infinitec, Droplet, EvaluWise, and Skyward)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Positive attitude and demeanor
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively; strong reading, writing, and speaking skills in both English and Spanish
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making in a manner consistent with district vision, mission, and strategic goals
• Understand and respect the economic, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of the school community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Other

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for long periods of time; light lifting; working on the computer for extended periods of time

Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.