Assistant Director of Human Resources

Assistant Director of Human Resources 

Schedule: 8 hrs / 242 days    

Salary Range: $114,561 - $161,000 
Start date: 07/01/2027
open until filled
Contact: Todd Dawson   tdawson@timpsd.org

Position Purpose:  
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of People, Culture, and Talent, and the HR Director, the Assistant HR Director provides leadership and support for the Human Resources Department, ensuring consistent service delivery, clear execution of workflows, and effective support to schools and district leadership. This person engages in the HR Department's daily operation in its support of complex employee relations matters, internal coordination, and department consistency.

Typical Contact For

• escalated employee relations matters
• ownership confusion or cross-functional workflow breakdowns
• higher-risk corrective action or separation issues
• operational consistency concerns across HR functions
• higher-level leader support needs

Key Responsibilities
HR Department Leadership & Oversight - Assists the HR Director

1. Engages in day-to-day HR operations
2. Ensure consistent application of HR processes, workflows, and service standards
3. Monitor workload distribution and adjust support as needed
4. Provide coaching and direction to HR team members and managers, as assigned

Employee Relations & Escalation Support

1. Lead or support complex and escalated employee relations matters
2. Handle employee relations issues involving senior leaders (above principal / department level), as assigned.
3. Ensure consistency in corrective action, investigations, and separation decisions
4. Partner with district administration  on high-risk or sensitive cases, as assigned.
5. Support escalation review when legal, political, or reputational sensitivity may be present, as assigned.

Cross-Functional Coordination

1. Ensure effective coordination between department members and roles
2. Resolve ownership or workflow gaps across the HR team
3. Support alignment with legal, risk management, and Title IX functions
4. Help ensure internal handoffs are clear and that work does not stall or become duplicated

Operational Execution & Process Improvement

1. Ensure HR workflows are followed consistently across the district
2. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, systems, and service delivery
3. Support implementation of HR systems, tools, and process improvements
4. Maintain visibility into operational bottlenecks and address them proactively
5. Support implementation of practical role clarity, workflow consistency, and process discipline throughout the department.

Leadership Support

1. Provide guidance and support to principals, supervisors, and district leadership as needed
2. Support the HR Director in implementing strategic initiatives
3. Serve as a point of escalation when additional leadership involvement is needed

*Other duties as assigned

Key Decisions This Role Typically Influences (Assists the HR Director)

• whether a matter should remain with another department member or team
• when an issue requires elevated review or legal partnership
• how complex employee relations issues should be handled
• how work should be distributed when priorities or volume shift
• how internal HR workflows should operate consistently

Scope of Responsibility

1. Directly supervises department members/teams, as assigned.
2. Assists in overseeing the execution of HR services across approximately 3000+ employees
3. Supports district-wide consistency in HR practices, workflows, and decision-making

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Educational Lead