Job Title: Coordinator for Human Resource Services

Reports to: Executive Director for Human Resource Services

Dept.: Human Resource Services

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Pay Grade:  AP3

Work Calendar:  226 days

Primary Purpose: 

Provide leadership for human resource activities to ensure high quality staffing and retention of district personnel. Implements legally sound and effective human resource management programs, policies, and practices. Provide support for the strategic planning and implementation of assigned human resource programs to include leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, and benefits.

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree, preferred

Experience:

• 3 years experience in human resources administration, public school administration, or related field
• 3 years supervisory experience, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Knowledge of the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal
• Knowledge of school employment law, personnel law, and hearing procedures
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and to small and large groups of employees

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Support the Executive Director for Human Resource Services in efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans.

• Develop recruitment and retention strategies for district personnel. This includes attending job fairs.

• Work with campus administrators to aid them in the screening and selection process for employees. Ensure credentials are up to date and appropriate for assignment.

• Participate in the implementation of orientation programs for new employees.

• Work with HR staff to ensure all employees are fingerprinted (including private nurses).

• Assist with the district’s compensation program including preparing and reviewing job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.

• Assist with identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.

• Participate in the implementation of district-wide employee recognition programs.

• Assist with employee handbook updates annually. Inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.

• Assist with annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. 

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of human resource rules, regulations, and practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

As assigned by the Executive Director of Human Resources

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:  Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching 

Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:  May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel; Work must be performed on site.

Mental Demands:  Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress