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Job Title: Executive Director, Human Resources
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Classification: Executive Management
FLSA Status: Exempt
Days: 260
Summary: Plans, directs, and administers all human resource functions for the District including employee recruitment, staffing, compensation and employee benefit programs, labor relations activities, required staff training programs, and personnel record systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent training.
• Five years of responsibility in staffing and hiring, contract negotiations, and contract management, development of Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures preferred.
• Experience with labor negotiations preferred.
• Experience in K-12 education is desired but not required.
  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Oregon Administrators license, preferred. A valid Oregon Driver’s License is required.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint, google workspace, email, and webinars.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
• Knows and uses effective Human Resources management, recruitment, and evaluation procedures and practices.
• Follows appropriate budgetary procedures and practices.
• Uses effective consultation and/or negotiation procedures.
• Cultivates and maintains positive and effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Establishes rapport and empathy with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, responsiveness, and creativity.
• Solicits and accepts staff and supervisor constructive feedback on proposals.
• Writes and speaks fluently.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or marital status in employment or educational programs.
Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures work is performed following federal and state regulations and accreditation standards so the District’s mission, vision, values, and goals are achieved at all district sites.
• Interprets and administers Board Adopted Policies as it applies to evaluation, wage and salary administration, benefits and other items and conditions of employment for employees.
• Participates in Districtwide planning and management.
• Prepares and furnishes reports, documents, payroll records, statistical surveys, and other such data as requested by the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
• Ability to speak publicly and make coherent presentations to district leadership, board of directors, staff, and community.
• Develops and recommends District personnel policies; establishes personnel practices and procedures; administers such policies, practices, and procedures including hiring, assignment, performance evaluation, retirement, transfer, leave of absence, termination, and others.
• Responds to community/Board questions, assists in recommending employment decisions which require Board approval.
• Plans, directs, and supervises recruitment activities in collaboration with District Communications Department for all District positions in accordance with equal employment opportunity policies.
• Plans, directs, and administers wage and salary administration programs, including salary schedule structuring, employee classification, position descriptions and specifications, performance reviews, etc.
• Plans, directs, and supervises administration of evaluation systems to measure employee performance.
• Plans, directs, and supervises the District’s mandatory training program(s).
• Monitors licensed expiration and renewal.
• Establishes and maintains a system of personnel records in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, including the preparation and submission of required personnel reports, to meet the District and employee needs for such records including counseling of employees on employment status.
• Plans, directs, and supervises labor relations activities for the District including collective bargaining negotiations.
• Administers collective bargaining contracts and agreements.
• Guides the District’s response to employee grievances as outlined in the various employee contracts.
• Prepares and recommends departmental capital and operating budgets and controls expenditures within approved budgets.
• Plans, directs, and supervises employee benefit programs.
• Supports and promotes safety programs, risk management programs, staff development, education programs, and other organizational initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Executive Director, Human Resources supervises staff assigned to the Human Resources Department and provides support, direction, and leadership within the organization.
  Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.