Director of Human Resources - Espanola Public Schools

General Job Function:

1. The Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies,
2. activities, and staff of the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and
3. implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff within the district.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with CBA and district policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand and implement the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.

• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.

• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops innovative methods and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.

• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends to present to BOE and committees including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.

• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Maintains updated job descriptions to align with NMPED and Federal Guidelines.
• Coordinates with the finance department to manage position controls, personnel budgets, audits, worker’s compensation claims, records and reporting.
• Manage and execute the HR department budget.
• Provides leadership and support with collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Performs other duties as required as assigned by the Superintendent

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, G- Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Personnel Management and Staff Supervision
• NM PED Licensure System
• School and Central Office Administration Evaluation of Personnel
• Visions Software and STAR systems for staffing
• Insurance, Workman’s Compensation, and Employee Benefits
• At least five years of human resource management experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Salary: As per the approved salary schedule