Associate Human Resources Director jobs in Kent, WA

SALARY:  Administrator Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORKDAYS PER FISCAL YEAR:  242 [12-Month]

HOLIDAYS: 18

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ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS:  Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200 tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

SUMMARY:  The Director of Human Resources provides leadership for the overall operations of the Human Resources Department in accordance with state, federal, tribal law and Chief Leschi Schools policies. The Director of Human Resources solves problems, mediates disputes, and deals with issues before they are brought to the superintendent, serving as the advisor regarding personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

LEADERSHIP:

• Works closely with CLS Administration and Finance to develop a positive and collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors and CLS School Board focused on improving the education experience for students and employees of Chief Leschi School
• Implements principles and practices of leadership and management, as well as the latest research and best practices in the area of human resources
• Applies federal and state legislation and regulations, as well as recent case law, to human resource programs, employment, and employee relations
• Facilitates and promotes collaborative decision-making and consensus among groups of individuals with diverse interests and values; provides guidance and direction to staff; facilitates conflict resolution; and inspires and supports staff in carrying out school and department goals
• Participates as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops and seminars that frequently involve a range of issues such as financial processes, goals attainment, problem resolution, and human resources and staffing, for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Recommends solutions to a wide variety of complex issues for the purpose of addressing the business, financial and operational needs of the Schools
• Provides leadership and training in developing staff evaluation procedures 

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:

• Serves as the advisor to the superintendent on all matters associated with employees
• Creates a customer service environment leading to high levels of responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Provides leadership and direction to Schools personnel; keeps current on latest human resources practices and innovations; regularly evaluates human resources practices and procedures; and recommends needed modifications and improvements to the superintendent.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, to include oversight of employee services, personnel management systems, human resource information systems (HRIS), position classification and descriptions, compensation and benefits, employee absence reporting and substitute systems, workers’ compensation, unemployment, application/interview and selection process, background and drug screenings, new hire orientation, ACA, Federal and State compliance for certified staff, unemployment claims and labor/employee relations
• Evaluates all members of the human resources staff
• Implements and administers Board of Directors and CLS School Board policies pertaining to Schools personnel
• Provides direct oversight of process to recruit, interview and make recommendations for employment of personnel to the Superintendent; prepares lists of employees for official approval of hiring; participates in all placements; and administers the employment policies and procedures as it pertains to personnel practices
• Works with administrators/supervisors on employee relations issues to include investigations of alleged misconduct and timely grievance processing, including the preparation and finalization of Schools evidence and responses
• Presents in-service training related to employee relations, including issues of proper investigation/discipline, ADA, and employee leave
• Oversees the coordination and management of position functions and budget alignment as it pertains to allocated staffing
• Completes employer required training for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge regarding specific job and/or district, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and laws
• Provides a visible presence in buildings and the community
• Administers staffing allocations to schools based on enrollment, program and other staffing formulas
• Administers personnel policies and procedures, salary placement, salary administration and related personnel functions
• Prepares required Schools, county, state and federal reports relative to Schools personnel
• Serves on the Schools budget committee
• Develops annual objectives in compliance with CLS School Board and Board of Directors policy and administrative procedures
• Is responsible for the records of certificated and classified employees, including vacation schedules, leaves, and personnel folders
• Supports the Superintendent, Board of Directors, CLS School Board and department administrators in developing and implementing services and programs and achieving operational goals
• Provides advice and counsel to administrators, staff, applicants and the public concerning the Schools personnel policies and procedures, staff evaluations, and disciplinary actions
• Develops annual projection reports and provides budgeting assistance to staff (e.g. enrollment, staffing, budget, and human resources alignment) to prepare and finalize the Schools budget and related fiscal reports, as well as to plan for long-term needs in accordance with the Schools operational goals
• Participates in the administration of the Schools’ Staff Development Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

MA degree in educational/business/public administration or a Human Resource or a related field; BA and additional experience may be considered in lieu of MA degree; and

Minimum of five years successful experience in school district, college, university or other public agency setting; and

Minimum of five years of supervisory and leadership experience involving all functional areas of HR.

Experience/knowledge of Bureau of Indian Education employment adjudication.

Proficiency with intermediate skill level in HRIS and business office software, databases and various school software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

WA State Administrative Credential preferred.

HR Credential of SPHR, SHRM-SCP, IMPA-CP or SHRP preferred.

Must Demonstrate Ability To:

Have an understanding and experience with federal, state and tribal compliance regulations and policies

Five years of progressive experience in training and development of adult learners

Experience with educational certifications and educational transcript evaluations

Experience and skill in negotiation, employee benefit programs, and current best practices

A demonstrated commitment to equal employment

A demonstrated record of attracting and retaining employees who represent a diverse community

Skill at conflict and problem resolution – Mediation Training highly desired

Skill in supervising, leading, motivating and evaluating staff

Outstanding communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ability to maintain a successful criminal background clearance

Successful and/or clear drug screening

Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license and comply with policy related to school vehicles

KNOWLEDGE AND DEMONSTRATION OF:

Best practices in customer service in a multi-age, multicultural environment

Investigation practices

Recruiting strategies for diverse hiring practices

EEOC, Title IX, Civil Rights

Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing

Evaluation polices, to include monitoring and evaluating certificated and classified staff

Problem-solving strategies and conflict resolution techniques

CLS School board policies and procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:  Superintendent or Designee

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 stand or sit or both for long periods of time.  The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulation.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly works indoors, occasionally near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.