Director of Human Resources

Houston County Board of Education

Job Description

Certified Positions

Job Title Director of Human Resources Job Code 473____

Department/Location Human Resources FLSA Status Exempt

Reports To Asst. Superintendent of Human Date June 12, 2012__

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Summary and relationship to the curriculum: This position facilitates and manages personnel processes and procedures to assist in the District's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees employee background checks, evaluations, onboarding, recruitment, and selection.
• Serves as a District representative for unemployment matters.
• Responsible for all aspects of drug testing procedures to ensure the random drug testing procedures run smoothly.
• Assists with various reports concerning employees.
• Plans and directs implementation and administration of employee benefits to include State Health, retirement and other District provided benefits.
• Oversees Workers' Compensation program and maintains an interactive process to accommodate employees.
• Oversees employee leave to include Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Extended Disability Leave (EDL) and Paid Parental Leave (PPL) and keeps abreast of current regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: At minimum must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Professional Certificate in Educational Leadership or a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field. Five years of successful experience in a leadership role; experience as a principal, central office administrator or Human Resources professional required.
• Language Skills: Must have ability to apply teaching and learning principles to support the understanding of learning and behavior, ability to relay technical information to others in understandable terms, and ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Must have ability to write professional correspondences and reports. Must have ability to effectively present and articulate information in one-to-one and group situations to students, parents, school personnel and community agencies.
• Mathematical Skills: Must have knowledge and understanding of general statistical procedures. Must have ability to collect and analyze assessment data, predict outcomes, formulate strategies for obtaining a desired result, and report/present findings in print and chart/graph.
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to facilitate the problem solving processes and use deductive reasoning. Must have ability to synthesize workable options from given facts, and assist in the development of workable solutions. Must effectively organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Technical Ability: Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job specified technologies.
• Customer Service Skills: Must be capable of interacting and communicating effectively with district employees, stakeholders, community members, and the general public using tactful and helpful customer service.

Professional Requirements: Must serve as a role model. Desirable personal characteristics are required. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Frequent travel involves exposure to traffic and outdoor elements.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Confidential Data Exposure: The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.

Additional Requirements: Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely. Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.

Revised 6-14-2022