Assistant Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources - Aspen Peaks School District

Starting Date: July 1, 2027
Deadline: 08/02/2026 at 11:59 pm. Candidate is responsible to submit their application before the deadline.
242 contract days, 24 vacation days
Salary: $122,790-181,819 (Salary will depend on experience)    

Contact Information:

• Name: Cami Harper
• Phone: 801-610-8468
• Email: camiharper@alpinedistrict.org

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Chief Talent Officer, the Assistant HR director provides leadership for the Human Resources function, ensuring consistent service delivery, clear execution of workflows, and effective support to schools and district leadership. This person oversees the HR School Partners, Talent Acquisition and HR Operations while supporting complex employee relations matters, internal coordination and department consistency.   
 

Position Purpose
Provides operational leadership for the Human Resources function, ensuring consistent service delivery, clear execution of workflows, and effective support to schools and district leadership. Oversees HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations while supporting complex employee relations matters, internal coordination, and department consistency.
This role is intended to serve as the department's primary implementation and operational leadership role, ensuring the Talent function works cohesively in practice�not just in structure.
 

Typical First 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

1. Oversee day-to-day HR operations across HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and 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
5. Help ensure the Talent function is operating in alignment with intended role ownership and service design

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)
3. Ensure consistency in corrective action, investigations, and separation decisions
4. Partner with HRBPs on high-risk or sensitive cases
5. Support escalation review when legal, political, or reputational sensitivity may be present

Cross-Functional Coordination

1. Ensure effective coordination between HRBP, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations functions
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 across the Talent function

Leadership Support

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

*Other duties as assigned