Director of Human Resources

As a member of the district administrative team, provides leadership, consultation and strategic direction regarding Human Resources. Plans, coordinates, and administers policies relating to all phases of personnel activities to achieve the objectives of the district and maximum utilization and stability of personnel. Plans and develops a personnel program and establishes methods for implementation. Develops techniques and procedures for and directs the activities of recruitment, placement, orientation, salary administration and employee relations. Establishes uniform employment policies and confers with department heads and supervisors to discuss process improvements in working relationships and employment conditions. Plans, sets up and monitors systems of computerized record keeping. Devises forms relative to the personnel functions. Organizes systems for maintenance of central personnel files. Maintains and updates personnel records and prepares required reports

The successful candidate must demonstrate competence in managing the Personnel Function of a comprehensive PreK-12 school district including:

·         Understanding of New Jersey State Certification and Highly Qualified Teacher requirements

·         Understanding of Personnel budgeting and Position Control

·         Ability to administer multiple employee contracts

·         Understanding of the recruitment, hiring and retention of professional and non-professional staff

·         Understanding of school law and state and federal labor laws and regulations

·         Understanding of collective bargaining process

·         Strong organizational and communication skills

  The successful candidate must possess

·         Minimum five years experience as school or district administrator

·         New Jersey Principal or School Administrator Certification  or eligibility for certification