Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

SALARY DETAILS

$172,276.20 - $213,510.84 Annually

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Apply Now! The application period will close at 11:59pm on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Open: 10/17/2024

Close: 11/07/2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Division is currently recruiting for a Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer. This is a full-time, 12-month management position.

For more information about the Human Resources Division, please visit: https://www.lausd.org/Page/6401

THE POSITION

The Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer administers and directs activities related to the overall operation of human resources for certificated personnel in the District.

General supervision is received from the Chief Human Resources Officer and provides general supervision to subordinate administrators and managers.

NOTE: This position is 100% in-person. Qualified candidates will report to physical worksites. The position currently is assigned to the central LAUSD office at 333 South Beaudry Ave., Los Angeles.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (DCHRO) position will possess:

• Experience managing complex human resources functions in large organizations, including the day to day operations and long-term planning.
• Strong professional human resources experience with a focus on certificated recruitment, selection and employee processing.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of human resources practices within an educational setting, particularly in the supervision and support of principals, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong leadership experience to oversee human resources organizational structures and ensuring operational efficiency through technology and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience working effectively with labor partners and resolving employee grievances in alignment with district goals.
• Ethical competency, to ensure that decisions are aligned with the District's best interests while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Readiness to start contributing from day one, with a commitment to continuous learning, growth, and delivering results in a dynamic environment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs and reviews the administration of the Human Resources Division through managers and staff personnel engaged in:

• The recruitment, selection, classification, examinations, certification, contracting, processing assignment, salary administration, staff relations, employee records, certificated evaluation, and other personnel services for District certificated personnel.
• The administration of the planning, development, and implementation of collective bargaining with exclusive bargaining unit representatives, certificated and classified complaint procedures, and the resolution of employee grievance.
• District human resources practices and procedures including, but not limited to, classification, compensation, rules/policy development, and collective bargaining.
• The analysis and evaluation of proposed legislation concerning recruitment, selection, assignment, certification, classification, compensation, and related personnel functions.
• The implementation of technology solutions for certificated human resources operations.
• Hiring practices that promote the recruitment, selection, and retention of underrepresented groups to ensure a diverse workforce.

For a complete class description, please visit https://careers.lausd.org/pc, under >Employee Resources and select >Job Descriptions. Search for the position under its official title.

Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. A graduate degree in business, public administration, industrial psychology or a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience as a human resources executive, manager or administrator for a large public or private employer, or experience as a Superintendent of Schools or Assistant Superintendent of Schools, or comparable executive experience in a large school district.

Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

SPECIAL NOTE: Employees in these classes are subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to qualify you need to meet the educational requirements. As such, you MUST upload your official transcripts (i.e., scan or take a picture of your degree) or your official bachelor's degree to your candidate profile, under "attachments." We screen applications based on the minimum requirements and need to verify the educational requirement is met.

Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a "Detailed" evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/7876

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Employees enjoy 24 days of paid vacation each year.

Paid Holidays: Full time employees receive 13 days off each year.

APPLICATION PROCESS

After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume, and cover letter) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.

The tentative selection process may consist of one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), Computerized Assessment, a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview.

This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.

**Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.**

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Deborah Jansen at (213) 241-5449 or email at deborah.jansen@lausd.net.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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