North Clackamas School District Hiring for Executive Director, Human Resources Job at Milwaukie, OR Full Time

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Executive Director, Human Resources, (1.0 FTE), Full-Time, Permanent, 2022-2023 School Year – Job ID #7965

The North Clackamas School District is a growing district on Portland’s east side. North Clackamas is known for its high quality of living. With approximately 2,000 employees, North Clackamas is nationally recognized for outstanding programs supported by the efficient utilization of resources. The North Clackamas community expects, and school leaders ensure, accountable and transparent investments that place funding as close to the student as possible.

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Position Summary:
Provides leadership and strategic vision in human resource management. Creates a systems approach that provides responsive programs and synergy to each major human resource management function including compensation management and wage administration, labor relations and collective bargaining, recruitment and placement, induction and performance and behavior management, and recognition and reward programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Possess or ability to obtain Oregon administrative license
• Minimum of five (5) years of human resource management leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and understanding of “client-centered” support and services.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to remain calm, deliberate, and tactful in stressful and emotional situations.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in public education human resource management.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Leadership:

• District Leadership: Serves as a member of the Executive Council in providing overall district leadership and direction.
• Planning and Programming: Stays abreast of research on the changing nature of the profession, the field of public education and changing national, regional and local trends that may impact program areas. Participates in discussions on evolving demands and expectations and the impact those demands and expectations will have on assigned programs. Uses forecasting tools and strategies to predict future needs. Anticipates and develops strategies and programs that respond effectively to anticipated needs and the changing profession.
• Financial Management and Strategic Planning: Advises the Superintendent and Board on the financial implications of human resource management programs. Administers programs within approved budget parameters including allocation of staff (FTE) resources. Oversees and/or participates in preparation of staffing and compensation reports to assure accurate receipt and accounting for state funding. Maintains sound risk management programs in the areas of workers compensation, unemployment compensation, and self-insurance programs.
• Policy Formulation and Guidance: Recognizes the need for and formulates policies necessary to implement district human resource management goals and objectives and to assure effective implementation and operation of assigned programs. Establishes a system for periodic review of policies to determine when modifications are necessary to advance the goals of the department and to serve the overall needs of employees, managers and the organization.
• Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining: Provides leadership to the collective bargaining process to include identifying and researching bargaining issues, develop bargaining strategies and positions, participating in and/or chairing the District bargaining team, developing contract language, and training staff on implementation of contracts. Provides leadership to effective labor-management relations; conducting periodic joint meetings to address operating issues; managing grievance and arbitration proceedings; and preparing district responses and defense in unfair labor practice issues.
• Program Direction and Staff Supervision: Oversees organizational management in all assigned areas. Assures that functions are effectively structured and work coordination procedures are in place to achieve a high level of integration and synergy across programs functions. Approves position structures and operating practices essential to the development and delivering of quality programs and services. Recruits and assigns staff ensuring that they possess and practice the values necessary to achieving the level of program delivery and customer service that is essential to a highly effective organization. Assesses, evaluates, and provides for training and professional development of subordinate staff. Creates communication, collaboration and coordination processes that assure all staff is timely and effectively informed of department policies, issues, and guidance that their programs are expected to support. Establishes an environment in which all staff members are comfortable and forthcoming in sharing their ideas, needs and concerns, and in which the staff collaboratively works together to seek solutions and resolutions.
• Program Evaluation, Analysis and Feedback: Establishes a system of data collection and analysis that provides for continuous assessment of program effectiveness and/or changing needs. At least annually, conducts a comprehensive assessment review of all programs to determine their level of effectiveness and contribution to the mission of the department and to identify problem areas, areas of high success, and areas in needs of change. Prepares structured presentations to the Superintendent to share the program evaluation results.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:

• 2022-2023 Annual Compensation Range: $157,462 – $173,602.
• Employees shall assume and pay the six percent (6%) employee contribution/payment required by ORS 238A to PERS.
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, eye insurance coverage, cell phone and mileage stipends, life insurance and paid leave. If North Clackamas Medical Plan V chosen, an employer contribution of $1,500 – $3,000 will be invested in employee’s HRA VEBA, funded every January 1.
• Position is a 240-day work year that will include some evening and weekend work expectations.
• An annual stipend of $3,000 if you hold a PhD, EdD or JD. Degrees registered after September 10 will be prorated the first year.
• Professional development funds available.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups such as the Boy Scouts. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6128.

For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/job-opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $157,462.00 – $173,602.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location