Benton Harbor Area Schools · 4 hours ago
Director of Human Resources
Benton Harbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$84K/yr - $96K/yr
3+ years expBenton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead strategic HR functions, focusing on recruitment, retention, and personnel management across the district. This role involves compliance with employment regulations and collaboration with senior leaders to enhance workplace culture.
EducationHigher EducationNon ProfitPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Cultivate programs, training, and tools to improve the talent management capacity and capabilities of managers thereby improving the overall employee experience
Collaborate with senior leaders in the development and launch of equity and diversity strategies Consults with the Superintendent and other personnel on matters relating to the school district's legal and personnel affairs
Attend school board meetings and prepare such reports as directed by the Superintendent
Lead in the negotiations of the union contracts for certified and non-certified personnel
Supervise Human Resource Team
Update Crisis Manual for the District
Develop all job descriptions for the district
Serves as the primary contact person for all communication and negotiation with benefit vendors
Oversees insurance benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations for the district
Oversees benefit compliance-related & human resources reporting as required by the State, Federal, and Local Agencies
Oversee all applications and the new hire process per BHAS BOE approval
Oversee all FMLA and Extended Leave transactions for the district
Maintain and Develop key HR Policies
Oversee all District accidents for our insurance vendor
Assist with audit preparation
Perform other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned by the Superintendent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in human resources administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three (3) or more years of successful human resources management experience, preferably in a school system
Broad knowledge of applicable labor and compliance laws
Proficient in technology, especially HRIS
Demonstrated knowledge of principles, procedures, and practices of human resources programs and procedures to improve overall operations and organizational effectiveness
Knowledge of district organization, policies, procedures, and system-wide goals related to strategic plans
Ability to develop, analyze, and recommend policies, strategies, and practices affecting school district personnel and serves
Strong knowledge of system development
Ability to work as part of the leadership team to push educational incentives
Strong communication skills
Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district
Must be able to be bonded in the State of Michigan
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Business or Accounting
Possess or willing to acquire human resource professional certification
School Human Resources experience
Experience as a Building Level Administrator
Experience as a Teacher
Company
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Benton Harbor Area Schools is a public school district that operates high school, elementary and middle schools.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Molly Vincent, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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