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Executive Director of Human Resources

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Newport News Public Schools

Dec 28

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Newport News

AI generated summary

  • You need a master’s or bachelor’s degree in HR, public administration, or business, plus HR leadership and K-12 building admin experience; HR certifications preferred.
  • You will advise leadership on HR matters, drive recruitment and retention, enhance workplace culture, ensure compliance, manage HR systems, analyze metrics, and oversee professional development and compensation.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college/university or bachelor’s degree in human resources management, public administration, business administration or a related field required. HR Certification(s) are preferred. A combination of human resources leadership experience and K-12 building administrator experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key advisor to the Superintendent and School Board on all human resource matters, including staffing, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and policy development.
  • Drive initiatives to improve workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across the division.
  • Lead division-wide recruitment and retention efforts to attract and retain diverse, high-quality talent for instructional, administrative, and support roles.
  • Oversee robust onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new employees into the school division.
  • Promote a culture of trust, fairness, and accountability while ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
  • Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of performance evaluation systems for all staff to ensure alignment with division goals.
  • Facilitate professional development programs to promote employee growth, leadership development, and retention.
  • Establish partnership with principals and supervisors to address performance concerns and create improvement plans as needed.
  • Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of competitive compensation structures, salary schedules, and employee benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and fiscal responsibility.
  • Serves as a fiduciary for the school division making fiscally responsible recommendations for the School Board and employees with regard to compensation, benefits, and supplemental retirement plans.
  • Directs the management of HR systems, payroll processing, leave administration, and employee records to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with the finance department to forecast staffing costs and manage HR budgets effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title IX, and other relevant legislation.
  • Develop, update, and interpret human resource policies, procedures, and handbooks.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper handling of personnel records and sensitive information.
  • Oversee HR data systems to provide accurate and timely data for decision-making.
  • Analyze key HR metrics, such as retention rates, staffing trends, and employee satisfaction, and recommend strategies for improvement.
  • Prepare and present HR reports for the Superintendent, School Board, and other stakeholders.
  • Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the human resource’s function and directs the preparation of information required for.
  • Leads selection process for filling of vacancies in key leadership positions.
  • Models’ nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Executive Director of Human Resources?

The primary role of the Executive Director of Human Resources is to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the school division’s human resource functions, focusing on recruitment, retention, development of a diverse workforce, and ensuring a positive workplace culture.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master's degree from an accredited college/university or a Bachelor's degree in human resources management, public administration, business administration, or a related field is required. HR Certification(s) are preferred, along with a combination of human resources leadership experience and K-12 building administrator experience.

What are some essential duties of the Executive Director of Human Resources?

Essential duties include advising the Superintendent and School Board on HR matters, leading recruitment and retention efforts, overseeing onboarding processes, implementing performance evaluation systems, facilitating professional development, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

How does the Executive Director support diversity within the workforce?

The Executive Director leads division-wide recruitment and retention efforts to attract diverse, high-quality talent and promotes an equitable and inclusive workplace culture.

What is the approach taken towards employee engagement and workplace culture?

The Executive Director drives initiatives to improve workplace culture, enhance employee engagement, and promote organizational effectiveness across the division.

How is compliance with employment laws ensured by the Executive Director?

The Executive Director is responsible for establishing compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title IX, and developing human resource policies and procedures.

Will there be oversight of compensation and benefits?

Yes, the Executive Director oversees the development, maintenance, and implementation of competitive compensation structures, salary schedules, and employee benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and fiscal responsibility.

What type of analysis will the Executive Director conduct regarding HR metrics?

The Executive Director will analyze key HR metrics such as retention rates, staffing trends, and employee satisfaction, and recommend strategies for improvement based on that analysis.

Is confidentiality a priority in this role?

Yes, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring proper handling of personnel records and sensitive information is a priority for the Executive Director.

How will HR reports be managed?

The Executive Director will prepare and present HR reports for the Superintendent, School Board, and other stakeholders, ensuring they include relevant data and insights.

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Newport News Public Schools

Each day in NNPS the focus is on one mission: ensuring that all students graduate college, career and citizen-ready.

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Mission & Purpose

Each day in Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) we focus on one mission: ensuring that all students graduate college, career and citizen-ready. The experiences in our smart, safe schools prepare students for their roles as a learner, a future employee and a contributing citizen in the 21st century. College Ready – Students as Learners The job market of the 21st century will require employees to successfully complete some post-secondary education. This is why we are committed to giving all NNPS students access to coursework and experiences that will guarantee their readiness for all post-secondary options. Career Ready – Students as Employees To prepare for a future that is unpredictable requires a focus on skills and experiences to be a successful employee no matter what career pathway they choose. All NNPS students will graduate with an electronic portfolio, internship or job shadowing experience and connections with employers in our community. Citizen Ready – Students as Citizens Thriving communities need citizens who can and will contribute their time and talents by lending their service. NNPS provides the supports and opportunities necessary to foster these citizenship skills. Our emphasis on youth development and leadership builds and encourages school and community involvement. Students are expected to join a school club, organization or athletic program to give them a vital connection to school and to practice skills necessary for productive citizenship.