Human Resources Director

Description

Job Title: Human Resources Director 

FLSA: Exempt

Employee Category: Full-time 12-Month Employee

Salary Schedule: Director 

Salary Range: $89,145 - $104,645

Position Code: 111/2831

Immediate Supervisor: Chief of Staff

Office Location: Administration Building

Work Schedule: The role will be onsite 4-5 days weekly

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Human Resources manages human resources, recruitment, employee onboarding, and personnel compliance for the organization. This position ensures staffing systems and employee relations align with organizational goals, Louisiana Department of Education standards, federal and state employment laws, and strategic priorities. The Director of Human Resources serves as a key organizational leader responsible for building and sustaining a high-performing, people-first culture. This role oversees human resources functions — including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance — ensuring all practices align with organizational goals, Louisiana Department of Education standards, and applicable federal and state employment law. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Staffing

• Develops and implements the process of maintaining and revising job descriptions of district employees and district organizational charts/ master position lists.
• Direct comprehensive recruitment and staffing initiatives.
  • Oversee applicant screening, interview processes, and hiring workflows.
  • Coordinate timelines to fill all vacancies efficiently and appropriately.
• Execute talent acquisition and retention plans.
  • Establish partnerships with educator preparation and recruitment entities.
  • Monitor retention data and staffing vacancy trends.

Hiring & Onboarding

• Manage employee hiring and onboarding workflows.
  • Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and required documentation.
  • Coordinate orientation and required personnel paperwork.
• Verify completion of pre-employment requirements.
  • Oversee fingerprinting, background checks, and verification tasks.
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state employment statutes.

Personnel Records & Compliance

• Plans, implements, and evaluates the procedures used to maintain personnel records, files and documents properly, and has oversight responsibilities for the maintenance of such.
  • Monitor certifications, performance evaluations, and mandatory documentation.
  • Ensure accurate data entry within personnel information systems.
• Ensure adherence to employment policies and legal standards.
  • Monitor compliance with Louisiana certification and employment mandates.
  • Maintain alignment with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and FERPA requirements.

Certification & Credential Monitoring

• Oversee credentialing and educator certification processes.
  • Track certification status and renewal deadlines for teachers and leaders.
  • Coordinate applications and corrective action plans for certification.
• Oversee compliance with state staffing requirements.
  • Monitor staffing compliance reports and credentialing area alignment.
  • Ensure personnel assignments match authorized certification areas.

Employee Relations & Support

• Manage organizational employee relations functions.
  • Respond to workplace issues, grievances, and employee concerns.
  • Support corrective action and conflict resolution protocols.
• Promote organizational culture and employee engagement.
  • Coordinate retention initiatives and employee recognition programs.
  • Advocate for ethical and professional workplace standards.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of personnel policies, procedures, employment practices, and organizational expectations to employees and supervisors.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend resolutions related to employee complaints, policy violations, misconduct concerns, and personnel matters.

Compensation, Benefits & Leave Management

• Oversee employee benefits and compensation processes.
  • Collaborate with appropriate Finance staff on the delivery and processing of employee stipends, salary placements, and contract modifications.
  • Facilitate benefits communication and enrollment activities.
• Oversee attendance and leave tracking systems.
  • Monitor attendance records and employee leave requests.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation and leave policy requirements.

Evaluation & Performance Management

• Collaborates with system leadership on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of staff development, in-service, and training programs for personnel as needed.
  • Track evaluation completion aligned with Compass expectations and timelines.
  • Maintain performance documentation and evaluation records.
• Coordinate improvement and corrective action efforts.
  • Assist administrators with performance improvement plan documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to employment procedures and policies.

HR Systems & Operations

• Oversee HR procedures and operational systems.
  • Manage workflows, reporting tools, and HR databases.
  • Monitor HR operational timelines and internal procedures.
• Generate personnel and staffing analysis reports.
  • Monitor turnover data, vacancies, and staffing allocations.
  • Prepare records for state reporting, audits, and leadership updates.

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Serve as the primary advisor on personnel and talent matters.
  • Provide workforce analysis and staffing recommendations to leadership.
  • Support staffing alignment and organizational restructuring goals.
• Guide strategic planning for the workforce.
  • Develop models for staffing aligned with enrollment and priorities.
  • Collaborate with school-based leaders on personnel planning needs
     

Administrative & Project Management

• Organize and update department standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols.
• Record and distribute meeting minutes in the Chief of Staff’s absence.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for special projects, audits, and staff events.
• Travel occasionally for testing support or school events.
• Performs other duties as assigned
   

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to identify, interpret, and document compliance requirements related to legal, contractual, or regulatory matters
• Extensive knowledge of school laws and risk and compliance management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Experience working with HRIS and compliance management systems
• Issues warnings related to health trends and weather to keep staff and students safe
• Prepares and presents training materials and programs for staff and monitors the feedback
• Intakes and follow-ups on incident and injury reports for staff and visitors
• Conducts interviews with staff who have witnessed or reported injury
• Files workers’ compensation claims and other insurance-related claims timely

 

COMPETENCIES 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES 

 

1. Build Relationships: Demonstrates genuine care and connection, establishes trust, and

fosters collaboration, creating a supportive and cohesive work environment.

 

2. Create Accountability: Sets high standards, promotes ownership and responsibility,

drives performance, and ensures team members meet their responsibilities, contributing

to organizational effectiveness.

 

3. Communicate Effectively: Articulates a clear vision, inspires others, delivers timely

messages, and facilitates open communication across the organization.

 

4. Drive Change: Navigates and communicates change with resilience, inspiring the team

to adapt and grow, leading initiatives to improve processes and outcomes.

 

5. Develop People: Nurtures talent, empowers others, creates a culture of continuous

learning, and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

 

6. Think Critically: Analyzes complex situations, makes informed decisions, applies

emotional intelligence, and solves problems to drive strategic outcomes using data and

insights.

 

7. Inspire Others: Demonstrates authenticity, builds trust and respect, communicates a

compelling vision, and engages others to create a sense of purpose and motivation.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

 

1. Student Focus: Understands and prioritizes the needs of students, making decisions with their best

interests in mind. Cultivates an organizational culture that fosters strong relationships with students.

 

2. Professional Decorum: Exhibits appropriate, respectful behavior and etiquette in a professional

setting, maintaining a positive attitude at all times. Upholds the standards of professionalism in all

interactions.

 

3. Servant Leadership: Serves and supports others with empathy and active listening, assisting in

developing other leaders. Prioritizes team members and creates a positive, inclusive work

environment.

 

4. Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing circumstances, processes, requirements, or

technologies. Navigates an ever-changing world with ease, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.

 

5. Organization: Remains focused on priorities, meets deadlines, and accomplishes tasks

systematically. Designs systems to support all work levels and workflows, ensuring efficiency and

productivity.

 

6. Compassion/Empathy: Understands and shares the feelings of colleagues or employees by

demonstrating active listening, using emotional intelligence, and offering assistance. Promotes a

supportive and understanding workplace culture.

 

7. Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and develops effective solutions through reasoning and

strategic thinking. Employs innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

 

8. Soft Skills: Possesses personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enhance efficient

communication and collaboration while maintaining emotional balance. Demonstrates strong

interpersonal skills in all professional interactions.

 

9. Action Orientation: Results-driven and proactive, making data-informed decisions to achieve goals

with a focus on student outcomes. Takes initiative to drive progress and achieve results.

 

10. Team Development, Collaboration, and Coordination: Fosters shared goals that build trust,

support, and communication. Encourages cross-departmental collaboration and coordination on

tasks or projects to enhance teamwork and achieve common objectives.

 

11. Self-Awareness: Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses, balancing them effectively with

team members’ strengths. Actively seeks constructive feedback and looks for opportunities for self-

development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here represent those an employee typically performs in this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

BENEFITS

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; basic life; short-term disability; long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; employee assistance program; flexible spending account.

 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

 

DISCLAIMER 

This job description summarizes the essential job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this job position’s role in the organization. The job description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Director of Human Resources. This job description does not list job duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.

 

University View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience , in  a non-traditional or traditional public school
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s Degree +30 
• State and Administrator Certification 
• 5 + years of successful experience as an educational leader or administrator
• 4 + years in online learning environments 
• 3 + years of charter or traditional or school system