Human Resources Manager

Position Type:
Administration/Central Office Administrator

Date Posted:
10/3/2024

Location:
District Administration CenterSUMMARY: Responsible for assisting with Human Resource functions including staffing, hiring, policy administration and
record keeping for all District staff. Responsible for assisting with labor relations, negotiations and administration of the school
district's labor and employment contracts and special projects as requested. Work is confidential in nature and is performed
under the direction of the Director of Human Resources and is reviewed through discussions and results obtained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

General & Legal Issues:

• Assists with managing customer service, counseling, guidance and training to employees, supervisors, and
• administrators on policy, employment and legal matters, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Prepares legal reports required by the District, Federal, State, and outside agencies.
• Assures that instructional staff members are properly certified.
• Recommends new or revised human resources policies.
• Assists the district at grievances, arbitration and other employment related hearings.
• Assists with pre-termination hearings for employee dismissals.
• Preserve and promote confidentiality of Human Resources Department information.
• Maintain appropriate files for all staff members.
• Assists with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Promotes equal opportunity employment.
• Assist with corrective discipline procedures, including fact-finding and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Assists with the tenure and mentoring processes of the District.
• Facilitates hiring process with interview team.
• Assist with unemployment and worker's compensation claims

Recruitment/Retain/Evaluations

• Responsible for managing the employment process including recruitment, processing of employment applications,
• conducting interviews, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Assists with employee performance evaluation programs in compliance with all laws and policies.
• Post vacancies/place advertisements regarding openings.
• Conduct recruitment activities for positions.
• Review applications for instructional, administrative, and support staff positions.
• Participates on interview teams for position vacancies.
• Offer position and process paperwork to hire instructional, administrative, and support staff.
• Conduct job analysis/salary studies.

Negotiations/Labor Relations

• Assists Director of Human Resources with interpretation, application, administration, and negotiation of
• collective bargaining agreements, and administering agreements and individual contracts governing non-union employees.
• Administers provisions of collective bargaining agreements and/or district procedures dealing with staffing, transfers,
• discipline, leaves, resignations, retirement, benefits, vacations, absences, supplemental pay, etc.
• Assists with preparation for collective bargaining and participates in negotiations with all recognized employee groups.
• Assists the Director of Human Resources with confidential personnel information and assisting with labor relations
• issues including contract interpretation.
• Assists with the grievance and arbitration processes and proceedings.
• Interpret contract management and application of contract terms.

Other

• Responsible for the proper entry, storage, security and use of personnel transactions.
• Develop and revise job descriptions as needed.
• Assists with administering employee leaves of absence as outlined in collective bargaining agreements and state and federal leave programs.
• Assists the Finance Department with employment and budgetary matters, including payroll, benefits, etc. and participation in cross-department training.
• Complete federal/state/local reports pertaining to personnel.
• Provide data as requested by superintendent and school board.
• Ensures that the Human Resources Department is committed to customer service and is responsive to all employee
• questions and responds in a timely and professional manner.
• Contributes to creative problem-solving strategies and suggests/implements process and efficiency improvements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing the workload and responsibilities of the Department. Ultimate
supervisory responsibility falls with the Director of Human Resources & Employee Relations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or related field; Three to five years of
human resources experience, including at least one year of experience with collective bargaining. Professional certification
preferred (SHRM/HRCI). Previous experience in the public sector preferred.
Thorough knowledge of labor and employment laws including but not limited to Public Employee Relations Act (PERA),
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disability - Amended Act (ADA),
Elliott-Larsen, Bullard-Plawecki and the Revised School Code.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedure, or governmental regulations. Ability to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
from groups, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of
technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written
communication. Must possess excellent listening skills. Must possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to work with both labor and management effectively. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district
requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth
perception. Some driving is required both in and out of District; and therefore transportation is necessary. Frequent writing is
required. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not
an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently
holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.