Director of Human Resources | Executive Search Services

Position Category	Administration
Position Type	Human Resources
Posting Start Date	4/14/2023
Posting End Date	5/14/2023
Position Start Date	7/1/2023
School District	Stillwater Public Schools
City, State	Stillwater, OK United States
Description	Position Summary: Advisor to the Superintendent for organizational, governance and workforce strategies, succession planning and policies. Responsible for personnel functions including staffing, hiring, performance management, and recordkeeping for all administrative, certified and support staff, ensuring the values of the District are communicated and understood at all levels, providing clarity as to the expected behavior of all employees, and to lead the development of a high performance culture throughout the district. Participates in employee negotiations, employee benefits administration and special projects as requested. Essential Job Functions - (Majority of duties performed, but not meant to be all inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary): Oversees processes of recruitment, screening and employment action recommendations. Maintains expertise in employment law and coordinates related professional development of administrators and supervisors. Coordinates employee performance management. Consults with and advises administrators and supervisors on employee conduct issues. Directs the administration of the district's employee benefits, Worker's Compensation and unemployment compensation programs. Coordinates the employment and training of district substitute teachers. Ensures that required personnel reports are accurate and submitted on time. Consults with and advises administrators and supervisors on employee contract interpretation and implementation. Fosters a positive work environment, characterized by open communication. Recommends programs to enhance employee recruitment, retention and satisfaction, and organizational diversity. Oversees professional development program for administrators, certified and support staff. Attends all Board of Education meetings as required. Serves on Superintendent's Cabinet. Provides a wide variety of professional support to the Superintendent of Schools. Provides policy advice, decision-making and operational assistance to the superintendent's direct reports. Works with the community at the superintendent's direction. Reviews and maintains reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and district policies and procedures. Ability to think creatively for solutions. Executes performance appraisal of assigned administrative, certified, and support staff. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor degree in education or human resources field with experience in school administration and/or human resources administration Knowledge of the Stillwater community and familiarity with state government operations. Administrative experience in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and employee supervision. Experience with employment contract negotiations, Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Possess the analytical skills necessary to evaluate the budget and staffing data. Ability to conduct meetings during the superintendent’s absence. Ability to work with parents, administrators, teachers, and other staff, and members of the community. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to be flexible and perform multiple tasks successfully. Considerable knowledge of principles of supervision, organization and administration. Must have proven leadership and management ability. Ability to speak before groups of individuals with poise, voice control and confidence. Ability to work cooperatively with school and district leaders, as well as community leaders. Must be physically able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
Preferred Qualifications	Master degree in Educational Administration or Human Resources field Oklahoma administrator’s certification Public School K-12 experience Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional of Human Resources certification
Include the following materials with your application:	Cover Letter
Include the following materials with your application:	Resume
Include the following materials with your application:	Letter(s) of Reference
Application Instructions	Please apply on the Stillwater Public Schools website.
Link	Director of Human Resources application
Contact Name	Kerri Justus
Contact Email	kjustus@stillwaterschools.com