Executive Director of Human Resources
Please send letters of interest and resume to Michael Jennings, Superintendent of at Michael_Jennings@natronaschools.org or 970 N. Glenn Road, Casper, WY 82601
The job of Executive Director of Human Resources is done for the purpose/s of planning, directing, managing, and overseeing (under administrative direction) the activities and operations of the Human Resources including recruitment and selection of certified and classified employees, employment eligibility, and work authorizations, training, staffing, compliance, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical and Leave Act, substitutes, workers' compensation, safety, and grievances; coordinating assigned activities with other District departments, schools, and outside agencies; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Superintendent.
This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Assumes management responsibility for the human resources and business services.
This job reports to Superintendent of Schools.
Essential Functions
- Aligns and focuses efforts to the strategic plan of the division and sites for the purpose of ensuring effective and efficient performance for student learning.
- Assists the Superintendent, serving as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet (e.g. attends meetings of the Trustees, presents items to the School Board, serves a resource at School Board and Board Committee meetings, etc.) for the purpose of providing guidance, analysis, assistance, and support in the decision-making process as well as preparing reports, recommendations, and correspondence.
- Attends and facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. and actively participates in them as well (e.g. personnel actions, financial procedures, regulatory requirements, actions involving outside agencies, inter-district needs, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
- Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. staff, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
- Coordinates state-wide planning, scheduling, and implementation for facilities construction maintenance, and custodial operations adjusting plans as needed to align with current conditions for the purpose of keeping all projects on-time, within budget, aligned with the strategic plan, and in compliance with relevant policies, laws, and protocols.
- Designs, implements and monitors School Board and/or Superintendent assigned large scale projects across divisions/districts on a quarterly basis for the purpose of completing needed school improvements in a timely manner to fulfil the strategic plan.
- Develops liaisons with business sources and school support groups for the purpose of subsidizing the acquisition of new technology by soliciting and obtaining funding, hardware, software, expertise and/or community support.
- Directs, implements and coordinates NCSD environmental health and safety programs for the purpose of mitigating risk and ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of students, staff, and patrons.
- Maintains strict (or complete) confidentiality on personnel and student issues (e.g. personnel records, medical records, surveillance videos and images, student data, confidential communication, etc.) for the purpose of protecting personal information for staff and students.
- Manages the development and implementation of district goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area as well as establishing within District policy the appropriate service and staffing levels for the purpose of appropriately allocating resources.
- Manages departments, processes, budgets, hiring, infrastructure planning, capital construction, maintenance operations, custodial services, warehouses, transportation, food services, athletic activities, and/or human resources services for the purpose of coordinating, maintaining, monitoring, and evaluating all methods, processes, budgets, procedures, and legal compliance for alignment with the strategic plan and better coordination between departments/divisions.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures for the purpose of assessing work load and internal reporting relationships, identifying opportunities for improvement and directing the implementation of changes.
- Prepares a wide variety of reference, presentation, policy and administrative materials (e.g. plans, budgets, funding requests, reports, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, requests and issues; providing
- Presents information on a variety of topics related to administrative responsibilities (e.g. financial information, overviews of programs/services, policies and procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing general information, training other, implementi
- Researches and reviews a wide variety of topics (e.g. HR and business policies, current practices, staffing requirements, financial resources, trends in relevant technology, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring program compliance with established requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests.
- Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
- Selects, trains and evaluates department and school personnel in HR areas for the purpose of providing training, working with employees to correct deficiencies, engaging in performance appraisals, implementing discipline and termination procedures, and motivating employees.
Marginal Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Education
Bachelors degree in job-related area
Experience
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Equivalency
- Previous leadership, management, and/or administrative experience is preferred
- Master's degree in Education, Human Resources, or Management is preferred
- Previous experience in a K-12 school setting and/or district is preferred
Certificates
- Ability to obtain SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resources) within five years of start of the position
Administrator positions at NCSD are fiscal year day employees. Leave benefits include, 30 days paid annual vacation with an option to get 10 days paid out per year at your daily rate of pay, 12 paid holidays and sick leave.
NCSD is a participant in the State of Wyoming Employee Group Insurance plan with NCSD paying approximately 85% of the insurance premiums. For more information regarding the state insurance plan, please visit http://www.wyoming.gov/loc/06012011_1/egi/Pages/ActiveEmployees.aspx
NCSD’s retirement options include public employees pension plan through the State of Wyoming. For more information regarding the State of Wyoming retirement plan, please visit http://retirement.state.wy.us/.
Interested candidates must complete our online application in order to be considered for the position. In addition to the pension plan, all employees have an option to participate in a 457 deferred compensation plan with NCSD matching $80.00 per month. For more information regarding the deferred compensation plan, please visit http://retirement.state.wy.us/en/DC