Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Dripping Springs ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Executive Director, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| School: | Dripping Springs ISD |
| Campus Description: | |
| Date Posted: | 10/18/2022 |
| Deadline: | 2022-12-12 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose: Provide leadership for human resource activities to ensure high-quality staffing and retention of district personnel. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective human resource management programs, policies, and practices. Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, and benefits. Major Responsibilities and Duties: EMPLOYMENT Develop recruitment and retention strategies for district personnel. Actively recruit qualified candidates for district and campus vacancies. Develop and implement a screening and selection process for all employees. Work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. Ensure that all teachers and instructional aides are highly qualified and submit all appropriate highly qualified reports to the state agency in a timely manner. Administer and oversee orientation programs for new employees. Administer employment contracts and supervise contract renewals and nonrenewals. Provide equal employment opportunity and work cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Assist supervisory personnel in conducting due-process procedures. Direct and monitor employee performance appraisal and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling and improvement plans where needed. Oversee the necessary processing for issuance and renewal of state certificates and permits. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Analyze wage and salary data and recommend effective compensation plans. Develop and implement procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires. Administer leave benefit programs and monitor employee attendance patterns. Develop and implement procedures for the preparation and updating of job descriptions and for the proper classification of positions in the district compensation plan. Administer the teacher salary schedule and service records. Oversee compliance with federal wage and overtime laws and ensure proper timekeeping for nonexempt personnel. Works with finance to calculate cost estimates for compensation and benefit recommendations. Manages the districts health insurance, optional voluntary employee benefits, workers compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs. Works with insurance vendors and third party administrators. Provides employees with information about benefits and advocates on their behalf. Reviews and recommends changes in benefit programs. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision-making among staff. Implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them. Implement and oversee effective districtwide employee recognition programs. Coordinate communication and mediation processes for employee complaints, grievances, and concerns. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Ensure that the employee handbook and personnel directory are created, updated annually, and distributed. Provide notice to the Board President of policy or legal complaints against the Superintendent in a timely manner. Executive Team and Strategic Planning Participate on the Executive Cabinet of the Superintendent by advising, contributing, and collaborating with Cabinet on various district operations, administrative decisions, and accomplishment of district goals. Assist the Superintendent with the development and monitoring of the district strategic plan section that applies to the recruitment, hiring, and retention of district personnel. Promote and model the districts vision and mission in an aligned manner districtwide. BUDGET Ensure that programs are cost-effective and that funds are managed prudently. Develop and monitor the annual budget for the department. Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area assigned. RECORDS Supervise personnel records management and oversee compliance with the state records management program (may serve as designated records management officer). Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs. Compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and electronic reports, records, and other required documents. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Hire, organize, and direct the work activities of department staff. Evaluate job performance of department staff to ensure effectiveness. Provide training and development for department staff. Ensure that department operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives. OTHER Attend all board meetings and required district and campus meetings and events. Develop and deliver presentations as needed. Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of human resource rules, regulations, and practices. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise, evaluate, and make recommendations in the hiring and firing of human resources department staff. WORKING CONDITIONS Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals POSTURE Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting MOTION Repetitive hand motions, 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 and occasional state-wide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. The foregoing statements describe 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. |
| Qualifications: | EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION - Degree in educational administration, human resources, business administration, or equivalent; - Masters Degree preferred; - SPHR, PHR, AASPA, CMS, or CEBS certifications preferred |
| Salary Range: | Pay Grade: Admin/Prof 9 $109,000 - $150,000 Anuual Salary |
| Benefits: | Full benefits packages are available, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and many other benefits options. |
| How To Apply: | To apply for this position, please visit the Dripping Springs ISD online application portal at (https://dsisdtx.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx). For more information regarding this position, feel free to contact HRSupport@dsisdtx.us. |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Tiffany Duncan |
| Email: | tiffany.duncan@dsisdtx.us |
| Address: | P.O. Box 479 |
| City: | Dripping Springs |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78620-0479 |
| Phone: | (512) 858-3007 |
| Fax: | (512) 858-3099 |