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Chief Human Resources Officer
Perris Union High School District
Apply by September 10, 2024

Job Purpose Statement: Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent, the Chief Human Resources Officer serves as chief administrator responsible for the effective administration and coordination of the Human Resources Department, employer-employee relations, operational policies and regulations, and other related functions.

Job Functions: 

• Assists the Superintendent substantially and effectively in the task of providing
  leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining Human Resources
• Administers and supervises the Human Resources Department
• Administers and supervises the recruitment, selection, assignment, and related functions for certificated, classified, and management personnel
• Serves as Chief Negotiator for the District
• Administers and supervises the employer-employee relations to include negotiations with certificated and classified bargaining units and contract management
• Administers the evaluation of all classified personnel in order to ensure that proper and agreed upon procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Administers Title IX compliance for the district
• Administers and supervises the budget for Human Resources
• Assists in the development of policies and coordination of the execution of adopted
  policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines related to Human Resources
• Secures legal interpretation on personnel issues
• Supervises personnel as the Superintendent may assign either temporarily or regularly
• Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet
• Attends Board meetings and prepares such reports for the Board as the Superintendent may request
• Serves on various staff committees as the Superintendent may request
• Maintains a strong knowledge of laws and regulations relative to personnel
• Writes and speak effectively
• Works effectively with staff, community, government organizations, and news media to promote progress of the District
• Responsible for establishing a climate in the Human Resources division conducive to
  appropriate conduct, performance, attitude, and job satisfaction.
• Researches effectively and presents understandable reports on information learned from research.
• As requested, serve as spokesperson for the District; respond to media inquires in print and broadcast; prepare press release and maintain positive working relationships with reporters and editors
• Provide experienced, professional counsel to the Superintendent, District administrators, District employees, media, and the community when sensitive communication questions arise
• Support communication efforts of individual schools by providing practical advice on
  effective communication techniques, both for school-to-home communication and
  communication with the media and community-at-large
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: 

• Modern principles and practices of public school personnel administration in areas of
  evaluation of certificated and classified employees, recruitment, classification, wage and salary administration.
• Federal, State, and District laws, regulations and procedures governing school personnel administration.
• Collective bargaining legal requirements and negotiations procedures.
• Staff supervision, staff development and effective management techniques.
• Brown Act procedures.
• Budget planning and monitoring.
• Applicable Education Code rules and regulations.

Ability to: 

• Provide effective visionary leadership and strategic planning to focus human resources towards the primary goal of outstanding quality education for students.
• Supervise, evaluate, train and coach personnel.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to manage the human resources department by maximizing the skills and talents of the staff.
• Operate a variety of equipment including desktop computers, laptop computers, printers, and handheld units.
• Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of the tasks to be
  completed.
• Work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Work as part of a team and collaborate with others.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: 

• Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines
• Able to conduct verbal conversation, write, and read in English
• Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)
• Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk
• Able to sit for sustained periods of time
• Able to climb slopes, stairs, steps, ramps and ladders
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Able to carry up to 25 pounds
• Able to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective manner

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Classified Management Position

Salary Range:

$204,145 - $238,819

MORE INFORMATION AND LINK TO APPLY:
https://hyasearch.com/job/chief-human-resources-officer-perris-ca/

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree (preferred)

Experience: 

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible, successful, administrative experience in Human Resources. Experience within a school district is preferred.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing

• TB Clearance
• Drug/Alcohol Clearance
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable safe driving record
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance