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Assistant Superintendent- Human Resources

Wake County Public School System
  • Cary, North Carolina
  • Full-time
4 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

 

 

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

 

WORKING TITLE

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Human Resources

 

LOCATION

Crossroads III, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Contract as established by Superintendent/Board of Education

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position not eligible for hybrid telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Plans, directs, manages, and evaluates all human resources programs, services, and personnel to include the areas responsible for: Employee Relations; Talent Acquisition; Talent Development, and Salary and Information Systems. Serves as liaison between the Board of Education, Superintendent, and Human Resources.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Comprehensivein-depthknowledgeandunderstandingoftheprinciples,practices,andproceduresof public school system policies and human resources programs;
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school system human resources programs;
  • ComprehensiveknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice,specificallyWord,Excel,Access,andPowerPoint; Google Apps;
  • Ability to provide effective leadership skills for a large and diverse staff;
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment information;
  • Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress. Reflects appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparing complex reports and making formal oral presentations;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school administrators, teachers, support staff, and other community groups.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’sdegree ineducation, public administration, businessadministration, or closely related field;
  • Tenyearsofeducationorhumanresourcesexperience;
  • Fiveyearsofmanagerialexperience.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC

requirements.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstratedsuccessfulexperienceinteachingandpublic-schooladministrationstronglypreferred.
  • Industry-standardHumanResourcescertification,suchasSocietyforHumanResources,American Association of School Personnel Administrators, or other reputable certification

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Directs and leads the development of goals, the preparation of short and long-range plans, and the implementation of programs and services in the areas of: Employee Relations; Talent Acquisition; Talent Development, and Salary and Information Systems.
  2. ConsultswithandprovidesinformationtotheSuperintendent,theChiefBusinessOfficer,theBoard of Education Attorney, and senior staff on legal issues involving personnel matters. Confers with other attorneys and other employee representatives. Directs Human Resources litigation actions.
  3. Serves asSuperintendent’sdesigneeon personnelissues.
  4. Counsels principals and other administrators, both in an advisory capacity and by providing pragmatic assistance, on a variety of employee issues.
  5. Directs programs and processes to ensure all school system employees are afforded the right of due process through employee grievance hearings and investigations. 6. Researches and responds to inquiries and requests from the Board of Education, Superintendent, Chief Business Officer, other administrators, and third parties regarding personnel issues.
  6. Ensures that all Human Resources systems are fair, equitable, and adhere to state, federal, and local laws and school board policies.
  7. Displays knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws, and local Board policies pertaining to Human Resources issues. Prepares and recommends personnel policies and procedures that ensure compliance with policies, laws and regulations governing school system employees.
  8. Developsandpresentsoralandwrittenpresentationsonemploymentgrowth,retentionandother Human ResourcesissuestotheBoardofEducation,principals,teachers,parents,andcommunitygroups. Attends regular meetings of the Board of Education. Conduct staff meetings and attend other related meetings deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
  9. Directsprogramsandprocessestorecruit,hire,andretainhighlyqualifiedadministrators,teachers, substitute teachers, and support staff throughout the school system.
  10. Preparesrecommendationsforemployment,promotion, andretentionofalladministrative,professional, and support employees for the Board of Education.
  11. Overseesproperadministrationoflicensurerequirementsforcertifiedemployees.
  12. Recommendsandadvisesonpolicyanddecisionsinvolvingcompensation.Coordinatesresearch and surveys of salaries for comparable positions in other school systems and in business and industry.
  13. Aligns professional development programs (such as training for mentors, lateral entry, National Board-Certified Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification, and North Carolina Educators Evaluation System (NCEES)) for employees, including teachers and administrators, to achieve organizational goals.
  14. DirectsthepreparationofreportsforNCDepartmentofPublicInstruction,aswellasotherpersonnel reports for school system and federal uses.
  15. Directsprocessestoensureaccuratemanagementofpersonnelrecordsandreportingthroughthe Human Resource Information System.
  16. Organizes and sponsors special recognition programs including Principal/Assistant Principal of the Year; Teacher of the Year Banquet; National Board-Certified Teacher Reception; and Employee Excellence Awards.
  17. CoordinateseffortswithFinancialServices,andinparticular,CompensationServices,toensuretheHR portion of payroll processing provides timely and accurate information for the overall payroll process.
  18. Participates as an active member of the Administrative Services Leadership Team in the coordination of overlapping efforts between Human Resources, Financial Services, and Budget. Includes active participation in the annual budget development process.
  19. PerformsotherrelateddutiesasassignedbytheBoardofEducation,Superintendent,orChiefBusiness Officer.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, telephones, scanners, and copiers. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to ten pounds. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for sedentary work.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in an office environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, and the public.

EFFECTIVE DATE:9/2026

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCary, North Carolina
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Board Meetingunmatched
  • Board of Educationunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Copying Machinesunmatched
  • Document Scannersunmatched
  • Educational Administrationunmatched
  • Employee Relationsunmatched
  • Faculty Administrationunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Financial Servicesunmatched
  • Google Appsunmatched
  • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Public Administrationunmatched
  • Public Policyunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Staff Policiesunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Talent Managementunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • University/School Governanceunmatched
  • University/School Policiesunmatched
  • University/School Regulationsunmatched
  • Workplace Issuesunmatched

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