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Central Bucks School District · 19 hours ago

Human Resources Director

Doylestown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Central Bucks School District is seeking a qualified applicant for the Director of Human Resources position. This role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight of HR functions, managing operations related to recruitment, retention, employee relations, labor relations, benefits administration, and compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the chief negotiator for collective bargaining agreements with the district's three labor unions

Develop and maintain positive relationships with union representatives

Handle grievances and disputes, ensuring fair and timely resolution in accordance with labor agreements

Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, providing guidance on labor relations issues to district administrators

Provide contract language and related cost information to the Superintendent and Board of School Directors

Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-quality staff

Oversee the hiring process, including recruitment, job postings, screening, interviewing, and selection, compensation analysis, and onboarding

Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of action items for the personnel section of the School Board agenda

Assist the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education and the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education with staffing and the contract award process

Implement retention initiatives to maintain a stable and motivated workforce

Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and relationship-building

Address employee concerns and issues promptly and professionally

Conduct investigations into employee complaints and recommend appropriate actions

Implement employee recognition programs to boost morale and engagement

Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits

Ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations and reporting requirements

Conduct regular reviews of benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness

Establish and direct the operation of cost effective and innovative benefit programs including, but not limited to, health and medical, disability, life, dental, retirement, prescription drug, employee assistance, unemployment, and worker’s compensation, etc

Conduct periodic research to determine the cost effectiveness of such programs and make recommendations to the Cabinet and Board of School Directors

Ensure district compliance with federal, state, PDE, and local employment laws and regulations

Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures

Provide training and support to district staff on HR policies and compliance matters

Prepare and maintain accurate HR records and reports

Responsible for the development and maintenance of position descriptions for all employees according to statutory provisions

Maintain accurate and updated confidential personnel records for all employees in accordance with generally accepted standards and in compliance with the requirements of state and federal regulatory agencies

Collaborate with district leadership to align HR practices with the district's strategic goals

Provide HR expertise and guidance to school principals and other administrators

Lead HR team members, fostering professional development and growth

Monitor HR metrics and use data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

Develop budget proposals for the human resource and benefits section of the district’s annual budget

Attend school board meetings and present reports on topics including, but not limited to, staff attendance, health care expenditures, and cost-effective benefit plan design

Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualification

Labor relationsHuman resources managementEmployment laws knowledgeCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCertification in HRMaster’s Degree