Chief Human Resources Officer

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Develop and implement a mission and shared vision for the division
• Align HR goals, objectives, and initiatives with the District’s overall strategic plan
• Serve as a member of the District’s Executive Leadership Team to support organizational goals, policies, and initiatives
• Represent the district in matters related to the District’s human resources strategy and workforce planning
• Lead the development of HR organizational structures, staffing plans, operational goals, and budget projections
• Establish departmental priorities and oversee staff development initiatives within the HR Division
• Participate in executive-level decision-making and resolution of complex organizational issues
• Provide reports, presentations, and recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board
• Attend School Board meetings and represent the District at professional conferences, community meetings, and external events as assigned

• Direct the development, revision, and implementation of HR-related Board policies and administrative procedures
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, Board policies, certification requirements, and governmental regulations related to personnel administration and employment practices.
• Recommend policy updates and procedural changes to the Superintendent and School Board
• Interpret HR policies and provide guidance on sensitive or complex personnel matters
• Approve or recommend personnel actions, including hiring, transfers, promotions, salary negotiations, leaves of absence, and terminations

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment within the HR Division
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate HR leadership staff directly or through assigned direct reports
• Promote effective communication, teamwork, and customer service across all HR functions
• Collaborate with HR Executive Directors and Directors to establish leadership succession plans aligned with District goals
• Support a culture focused on growth, equal opportunity, employee engagement, and organizational excellence

• Lead talent acquisition and recruitment efforts to attract, hire, and retain highly qualified and diverse employees across instructional, administrative, and support positions.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure seamless transitions, compliance with District procedures, and positive employee experiences throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Manage districtwide staffing and workforce planning initiatives, including position control, staffing projections, vacancy management, and organizational alignment to support operational and instructional priorities.
• Direct position allocation and organizational management processes to ensure equitable staffing structures and effective utilization of human capital resources.
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