Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Marble Falls ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Director, |
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| Job Title: | Director of Human Resources |
| School: | Marble Falls ISD |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 10/5/2021 |
| Deadline: | 2021-10-31 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose: Direct and manage district human resource activities to ensure legally sound and effective human resource management practices. Responsible for the development and implementation of human resource programs to include recruitment, staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, benefits, and employee communications. Implement legally sound and effective human resources management programs, policies, and practices. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Human Resources Department Management 1. Direct plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Oversee and implement both on-going and special interest training programs. 2. Direct the day-to-day operations of the human resources department, including planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations and implementing department goals and objectives. 3. Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed. 4. Selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. 5. Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. 6. Ensure that human resource department funds are managed prudently. Employment 7. Support efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees. 8. Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments. 9. Maintain a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job. Compensation and Benefits 10. Oversee and manage the districts compensation program including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications. 11. Implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires. 12. Provide oversight of the districts leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, workers compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs including overseeing relationship with insurance vendors and third party administrators. Employee Relations 13. Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications. 14. Support administration of the employee grievance procedure adopted by the board. Assist Deputy Superintendent of Administration with investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues. 15. Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures. 16. Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Coordinate effective districtwide employee recognition programs. 17. Update employee handbook and personnel directory annually and distribute to employees. Ensure procedures are followed to inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them. Records 18. Support personnel records management and help ensure compliance with the state records management program. 19. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Other 20. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to employees. 21. Work cooperatively to recruit and train department staff and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and termination. 22. Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-education-related settings, and adjust plans, policies and procedures accordingly. 23. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal employment laws. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district. 24. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 25. Cross train with Administrative Assistant to Superintendent to assure smooth and efficient office operation at all times. Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise, evaluate, and recommend hiring and firing of human resources department employees. 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 districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress |
| Qualifications: | Education/Certification: Bachelors degree in human resources or equivalent Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing Ability to manage budget and personnel Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public school administration; Five years supervisory experience recommended |
| Salary Range: | MFISD Administrative Professional Pay 4 |
| Benefits: | TRS-ActiveCare (4PP0 plans) / Scott & White and First Care (2 HMO) Marble Falls ISD pays $385.00 towards the plan and State of Texas pays $75.00 towards the plan; $10,000 Life Insurance Policy; Section 125 Cafeteria Plan enrollment; Plans available for employee to purchase - dental, vision, disability, critical illness, cancer, stroke, and additional life insurance. |
| How To Apply: | Please send resume and letter of interest to Dr. Jeff Gasaway at: jgasaway@mfisd.txed.net |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Jeff Gasaway |
| Email: | jgasaway@mfisd.txed.net |
| Address: | 1800 Colt Circle |
| City: | Marble Falls |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78654 |
| Phone: | (830) 693-4375 |
| Fax: | (830) 693-5685 |