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Fridley Public Schools

Director of Human Resources

Fridley Public Schools, Fridley, Minnesota, United States,


Position Type:Administrator/Director of Human Resources

Date Posted:9/23/2024

Location:Districtwide WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!

Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Superintendent, the Director of Human Resources (HR) provides district-wide leadership and guidance for HR operations. This role is responsible for overseeing HR functions, including the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and strategic planning initiatives. The Director of HR supports district initiatives from an HR perspective, ensuring alignment with overall goals.

Schedule: This position is a 12-month full time position starting November 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.All learners have the right to a quality education.All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:Employee Contract Negotiations and Labor Relations

Acts as the chief negotiator for employee contract negotiations.Consults with the Superintendent, School Board, and leadership on bargaining goals, objectives, and fiscal parameters.Recommends tentative labor agreements for School Board approval.Oversees the administration and interpretation of labor agreements.Reviews and resolves employee grievances through formal and informal processes.Provides recommendations to the Superintendent and School Board on employee-related disputes.HR Strategic Planning and ImplementationSupervises and evaluates HR staff activities, projects, and performance.Approves HR staff time and attendance.Ensures HR operations are efficient and aligned with other departments.Screens applicants and makes final hiring decisions for HR positions.Develops HR methods, procedures, policies, and documentation.Oversees district-wide employee recruitment, including international talent, and retention efforts.Assists with building and district staffing plans.Supervision of HR Staff and OperationsSupervises HR staff, ensuring alignment with department goals and district needs.Evaluates and monitors HR staff performance and workload priorities.Manages the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and retention processes.Develops HR work methods, policies, and documentation for operational efficiency.Assists with staffing plans across the district.New Employee Orientation Program and District-Wide SupportDevelops and delivers mandatory training based on state and federal laws, as well as district policies.Provides new employees with benefit information and ongoing support.Communicates district expectations for employee performance and behavior.Ensures employees receive adequate training in areas like time and attendance reporting, compensation, and leave policies.Employee Benefits, Health & SafetyAdministers the district's health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance plans.Monitors the competitiveness and fiscal responsibility of employee insurance plans.Oversees the district's flexible spending plans and ensures compliance with workers' compensation policies.Manages OSHA compliance and other employee safety activities.Human Resources Compliance and ReportingOversees the preparation and submission of reports required by federal and state law.Ensures district compliance with all employment-related state and federal regulations.Acts as the district's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer and Human Rights Officer.Monitors compliance with laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to HR operations.Training and Organizational DevelopmentAnalyzes job functions with supervisors for all employee groups.Facilitates training to improve job performance and employee satisfaction.Recommends new approaches to improve departmental efficiency and services.Other Duties as AssignedFulfills additional tasks as required by the Superintendent.QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.3-5 years of experience in Human Resource management and supervisory roles.3-5 years of experience in collective bargaining.Preferred Requirements:

Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related field.3-5 years of experience as the lead negotiator in collective bargaining.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

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 employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Director of Human Resources.pdf