Director of Human Resources at Reading School District in Reading, PA

Job description

Position Title: Director of Human Resources Classification: RSSSA Range: Range 1 (240) Reports To: Superintendent's designee Supervises: Human Resources Generalists and other assigned personnel within areas of responsibility Position Goal: To provide leadership, direction, support, and technical assistance for the Department of Human Resources in support of the school district's strategic plan through the execution of best practices in the areas of recruitment, selection, evaluation/assessment, training/professional development, succession planning, employee recognition, and position control. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required, including education. Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, including education, required. SPHR (HRCI) or SHRM-SCP certification preferred. Three (3) years experience in progressively larger HR roles or similar administrative roles with demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, employee development/coaching, and employee evaluation required. Experience in an educational setting is strongly preferred. Working knowledge, or proven ability to acquire knowledge, of the needs of an educational organization as it relates to professional certifications and on-going professional development. Demonstrated ability to lead a team and communicate with a wide variety of audiences orally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated knowledge of group dynamics, consensus-building, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Knowledge of and ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements, employment contracts, and Board policies. Ability to use computer systems and implement the use of HR software applications. Proven planning, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Provides leadership and guidance in the development of Human Resource departmental objectives, standard operating procedures, performance standards, timelines, and reports. Provides direct supervision, coaching, professional development, and performance evaluation of assigned Human Resources personnel to ensure operational effectiveness, accountability, and consistent service delivery. Provides leadership and oversight of the District's recruitment process to include, but not be limited to, the development of legally compliant and organizationally sound job descriptions and applications; the development and implementation of a robust recruitment process for all positions; the formal assessment of all recruitment activities; the development of a stringent and legally compliant interview process to include an applicant screening process, skills testing if necessary, and a rigorous competency-based interview and selection process; effective reference and background checks; pre-employment testing if necessary; formal offers of employment, and adherence to applicable collective bargaining agreements regarding posting of vacancies, etc. Provides leadership and oversight of the on-boarding process to ensure compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Develops, implements, and evaluates employee retention and engagement initiatives, including stay interviews, employee feedback mechanisms, and other strategies designed to improve employee satisfaction, organizational culture, and long-term retention. Works with applicable departments to make recommendations for appropriate employment actions, including, but not limited to hiring, transfers, recommending staffing needs, position control, etc. Reviews candidate application packets along with supporting documentation, to prepare and negotiate job offers consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements and District practices. Works with all departments to develop and imp