Notice of Position Vacancy
Kalispell Public Schools
233 First Ave. East
Kalispell, MT 59901
June 19, 2013
Job Number: / 80-2013RJob Title: / Director, Human Resources. Preferred start date is July 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter
Department: / Human Resources
Location: / District Office
Salary: / $80,000 - $90,000, depending on experience, 260 days, benefit-eligible, MT Public Retirement System
Recruitment: / Open to the Public
Job Responsibilities
§ Plans, directs, and integrates a broad and comprehensive range of human resource and labor relations services for Kalispell Public Schools.
§ Consults and advises administrators, the superintendent, and the Board of Trustees on appropriate human resource and labor relations procedures and coaches them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.
§ Counsels with employees to resolve complaints, difficulties, and other matters related to personnel management, and works with the administrators on resolving these matters.
§ Supervises the human resources department, substitute management, and other programs or staff as assigned.
§ Performs labor relations, bargains, and administers all collective bargaining agreements with recognized employee groups of the District and interprets negotiated agreement to employees.
§ Administers and manages employee benefits programs, and serves as a resource person regarding the District’s health, dental, disability, life insurance, vision, optional retirement plans, and all forms of leave of absences.
§ Monitors internal and external compliance issues; keeps apprised of legal requirements governing human resources and labor management, disseminates information, and answers legal questions.
§ Directs, manages, and oversees the formulation, interpretation and implementation of applicable personnel policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to District, state and federal policies, laws, collective bargaining agreement and regulations
§ Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures compliance.
§ Investigates complaints or concerns and develops appropriate courses of action based on the investigation results
§ Facilitates a wide variety of informational meetings, workshops, training or seminars, including but not limited to New Employee Orientation, benefits workshops, retirement, and staff health.
§ Processes recommendations for termination of employees, assembles substantiating information for discipline of employees, and arranges any developments and events; and seeks legal counsel as necessary.
§ Facilitates or co-facilitates District committees and projects including, but not limited to, Health Insurance, Personnel, Policy, evaluations, salary surveys, etc., with unions, employees, trustees and community.
§ Develops and maintains a system for personnel and medical records for all employees, in order to provide a comprehensive, efficient, accurate, and current record of all matters pertinent to employment, transfer, tenure, retirement, leaves, promotion, etc.
§ Prepares, maintains, and assesses statistical data on administrative, certified, and classified personnel and is responsible for submission of required local, state, and federal personnel surveys, and reports.
§ Plans, organizes, and represents, as assigned, the District in fact-findings, arbitration, and representation cases heard before public commissions or other bodies.
§ Establishes long-range personnel and manpower plans.
§ Works directly with Finance office on employee wages, benefits, leaves, and termination processing.
§ Coordinates and distributes recruiting materials in cooperation with supervisory staff members; makes timely announcements of dates to be observed by applicants and employees to comply with legal requirements.
§ Provides a wide variety of complex communications to include all levels of employees, in regard to benefits, wages, state and federal laws, and general contract provisions.
§ Acts as the District Title IX/EEO officer.
§ Acts as official designate of the Superintendent, as assigned, at appropriate stages of grievance or other procedural matters
§ Participates as an active member and attends meetings of the Administrative team, Board of Trustees, and others.
§ Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Knowledge of theory, principles, practices and techniques of human resource administration.
· Knowledge of state and federal law, board policies, and education statutes that relate to human resources and labor relations
· Demonstrated ability to provide innovative and responsible leadership involving others in problem solving and seeking solutions.
· Ability to effectively use technology, software, employee information system and programs.
· Knowledge of the basic practices of confidentiality to include knowing the difference between private and public information.
· Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with district staff and the public.
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff and the public.
· Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
· Ability to write reports, school correspondence, manuals or other relevant information.
· Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
· Ability to model and meet a high standard of policies and protocol.
· Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
· Ability to follow directions and multi-task.
· Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications
§ Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, education, or a related field and minimum of six years of progressively responsible human resources experience; OR,
§ Master’s degree in business or public administration, education, or a related field and minimum of four years of progressively responsible human resources experience; OR,
Preferred Qualifications
§ Recent experience in human resources and labor relations in public sector environment
§ Professional (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources certification (SPHR)
§ Master’s degree in business or public administration, education, or a related field
Application Procedure
· Submit items in the below order to Human Resources, 233 First Ave. East, Kalispell, MT 59901
o District Application (**Located on Kalispell Public Schools Job Opportunities webpage)
o Director of Human Resources Application Supplement (**)
o Letter of interest
o Resume
o Three letters of recommendation
o Transcripts (copy of transcripts are acceptable)
Closing Date
· Open until filled; however, the review of applications will begin on July 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Kalispell Public Schools invites applications from and will give consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to disability, race, creed, nationality, age, or sex.