Executive Director of Human Resources

Executive Director of Human Resources Reports To Compensation Location Contract FLSA Superintendent Based on Non-Union Salary Table O'Dell Nails Administration Building 226 Days Exempt About PSD The School District of the City of Pontiac serves approximately 3,850 students and is committed

to

empowering

every

learner

through

high-quality

instruction,

innovative

programs,

and

meaningful

support.

As

a

district

on

the

rise,

our

teachers

and

staff

continue

to

invest

in

student

success,

staff

excellence,

and

a

strong

future

for

our

community.

Position Summary The Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for supporting Human Resource functions,

including

staffing,

hiring,

policy

administration,

and

record-keeping

for

all

district

staff.

This

role

also

assists

with

labor

relations,

contract

negotiations,

and

the

administration

of

labor

and

employment

agreements.

Additionally,

the

HR

Director

manages

special

projects

as

assigned.

This

position

requires

handling

confidential

information

and

operates

under

the

direction

of

the

Director

of

Human

Resources,

with

performance

evaluated

based

on

discussions

and

results

achieved.

As

the

Director

of

Human

Resources,

you

will

play

a

pivotal

role

in

shaping

the

foundation

of

our

district

by

building

a

talented

and

diverse

team

committed

to

student

success.

Beyond

traditional

HR

responsibilities,

this

role

offers

the

opportunity

to

drive

innovation

in

education.

We

are

seeking

a

leader

who

fosters

team

engagement

and

attracts

top

talent

to

our

district.

Qualifications

Bachelor's

degree

in

Human

Resources,

Labor

Relations,

Business

Administration,

or

a

related

field

required.

Minimum

of

five

(5)

years

of

human

resources

experience,

including

at

least

three

(3)

years

in

K-12

school

human

resources.

Minimum

of

one

(1)

year

of

experience

in

collective

bargaining

and

labor

relations.

Professional

Human

Resources

certification

preferred

(e.g.,

SHRM-CP,

SHRM-SCP,

PHR,

or

SPHR).

Thorough

knowledge

of

federal

and

state

labor

and

employment

laws,

including

but

not

limited

to

the

Public

Employment

Relations

Act

(PERA),

Family

and

Medical

Leave

Act

(FMLA),

Fair

Labor

Standards

Act

(FLSA),

and

Americans

with

Disabilities

Act

Amendments

Act

(ADAAA).

The City of Pontiac School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and adheres to all district policies, rules, and regulations. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The district complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies under Title II, Title VI, or Title IX, contact 248-451-6802. For questions related to Section 504, contact 248-451-6825. Complaints may be addressed to 47200 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342. Updated September 2026 JP

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal

Background

Check

Drug

Screen

Essential Duties & Responsibilities General and Legal Issues:

Provide

customer

service,

consultation,

guidance,

and

training

to

employees,

supervisors,

and

administrators

on

human

resources

matters.

Assist

in

ensuring

district

compliance

with

all

applicable

federal

and

state

employment

laws,

regulations,

and

policies.

Prepare

and

maintain

required

legal

reports

for

the

District,

as

well

as

federal,

state,

and

external

agencies.

Ensure

instructional

staff

maintain

appropriate

certification

and

licensure

in

accordance

with

state

requirements.

Recommend

new

and

revised

human

resources

policies,

procedures,

and

practices

to

support

district

operations

and

compliance.

Represent

and

support

the

District

in

grievance

proceedings,

arbitrations,

and

other

employment-related

hearings.

Assist

with

pre-termination

hearings

and

employee

dismissal

proceedings.

Maintain

strict

confidentiality

of

Human

Resources

records,

information,

and

sensitive

personnel

matters.

Maintain

accurate

and

organized

personnel

files

for

all

staff

members.

Assist

with

responses

to

Freedom

of

Information

Act

(FOIA)

requests.

Promote

and

support

equal

employment

opportunity

and

nondiscriminatory

employment

practices.

Support

corrective

discipline

processes,

including

fact-finding

investigations

and

development

of

Individual

Development

Plans

(IDPs).

Assist

with

the

District's

tenure

and

employee

mentoring

processes.

Facilitate

and

support

the

hiring

process

in

collaboration

with

interview

teams

and

district

leadership.

Manage

and

assist

with

unemployment

and

workers'

compensation

claims.

Execute

employee

discipline

procedures

in

accordance

with

district

policy

and

collective

bargaining

agreements.

Review

and

approve

salary

placements

based

on

experience,

credentials,

and

negotiated

agreements.

Manage

employee

relations

by

addressing

workplace

concerns,

conflict

resolution,

and

performance-related

matters. Recruitment/Retain/Evaluations:

Manage

the

full-cycle

employment

process,

including

recruitment,

application

review,

candidate

screening,

interviewing,

reference

checks,

hiring,

and

onboarding.

Support

and

administer

employee

performance

evaluation

programs

in

compliance

with

applicable

laws,

collective

bargaining

agreements,

and

district

policies.

Post

position

vacancies

and

coordinate

advertising

efforts

to

attract

qualified

candidates.

Plan

and

execute

recruitment

activities

for

instructional,

administrative,

and

support

staff

positions.

Review

and

evaluate

employment

applications

to

identify

qualified

candidates.

Participate

in

interview

teams

and

selection

processes

for

district

vacancies.

Extend

employment

offers

and

process

all

required

hiring

documentation

for

new

employees.

Conduct

job

analyses

and

salary

studies

to

support

compensation

recommendations,

internal

equity,

and

market

competitiveness.

Develop

and

support

strategies

aimed

at

employee

recruitment,

engagement,

and

retention. Negotiations/Labor Relations:

Interpret,

apply,

administer,

and

support

the

negotiation

of

collective

bargaining

agreements,

as

well

as

individual

contracts

for

non-union

employees.

Administer

contract

provisions

and

district

procedures

related

to

staffing,

transfers,

discipline,

leaves,

resignations,

retirements,

benefits,

vacations,

absences,

and

supplemental

compensation.

Assist

in

preparation

for

collective

bargaining

and

participate

in

negotiations

with

recognized

employee

groups.

Support

the

Director

of

Human

Resources

in

managing

confidential

personnel

matters

and

labor

relations

issues,

including

contract

interpretation

and

dispute

resolution.

Assist

with

grievance

and

arbitration

processes,

including

case

preparation,

documentation,

and

proceedings.

Ensure

consistent

interpretation

and

application

of

contract

language,

district

procedures,

and

employment

policies. Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage

and

coordinate

the

daily

workload,

workflow,

and

operational

responsibilities

of

the

Human

Resources

Department.

Provide

direction,

support,

and

oversight

to

department

staff

to

ensure

efficient

and

effective

HR

operations.

Operates

under

the

general

supervision

of

the

Director

of

Human

Resources

&

Employee

Relations,

who

retains

ultimate

supervisory

authority

for

the

department.

Benefits of Working with PSD

Competitive

Medical,

Dental,

and

Vision

benefits

for

full-time

employees.

(Cash-in-lieu

option

is

available

for

eligible

employees,

with

payments

directed

to

a

retirement

savings

account.)

Employee

Assistance

Program

(EAP)

offering

confidential

wellness

counseling,

and

support

services

for

employees

and

eligible

family

members.

Paid

Time

Off

(PTO)

and

Earned

Sick

Time

Act

(ESTA)

leave

for

eligible

employees.

Physical Requirements

Regular

sitting,

speaking,

hearing,

and

use

of

hands.

Occasional

standing,

walking,

reaching,

stooping,

kneeling,

and

lifting

up

to

10

pounds.

Application Process Online Employment Application | Open Position