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Chief Human Resources Officer

Employer
Baltimore County Public Schools
Location
Baltimore, MD, US
Salary
Competitive
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Chief Human Resources Officer

REPORTS TO : Superintendent

DEFINITION : Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Division of Human Resources. Oversees designing, developing, and implementing effective and efficient plans and operations for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of all employees in the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Directs the human resources services relating to compensation and benefits, employee relations, legal compliance, equal employment opportunity, and position management. Ensures that the division's operations support the systemwide goals and priorities identified in the Strategic Plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
  • Leads in the planning, formulation, evaluation, and execution of the Division of Human Resources' operations and budgets. Develops strategies for the effective and efficient use of human and financial resources.
  • Oversees the recruitment, hiring, and retention of highly-qualified teachers, administrators, and other employees to provide for the educational programs for BCPS students and the necessary support operations.
  • Develops and implements overall division strategies, goals, and objectives. Collaborates with and supports personnel assigned to schools, other offices, departments, and non-school agencies to accomplish the division's mission.
  • Represents the Division of Human Resources at Board of Education meetings, community meetings, and related events. Speaks before school, community, and government organizations concerning human resource matters.
  • Directly supervises office administrators and others. Coordinates the work of the various departmental offices, including staffing, staff relations, equal employment opportunity, position management, position classification/compensation, employee benefits, employment dispute resolution, risk management, HRIS planning, and organizational development. Prepares and reviews correspondence and reports pertaining to division matters.
  • Provides advice and guidance to the Superintendent and others regarding division matters. Researches and reports on division issues.
  • Directs the evaluation, preparation, amendment, and implementation of policies, rules, and procedures regarding all aspects of the division's responsibilities. Ensures compliance with relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Advise departments and offices on data and reports necessary for compliance.
  • Evaluates the performance and professional growth and development needs of the division's employees. Recommends or directs the hiring, discipline, and separation of departmental personnel.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training and Experience :
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience, five years of which were at the managerial level, in the fields of human resource management, Business Administration, or Education Administration.
  • Possession of an advanced degree in business, human resource management, education, or related field of study is preferred.
  • Experience should include general employment duties such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations with progressively responsible leadership.
  • Experience and knowledge of the operation of public school systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public school administration and operations.
  • Skill in the use of database, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to human resources operations.
  • Possess strong analytical skills and experience in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and government rules and regulations.
  • Skill in managing multifaceted human resources division operations, budgets, and responsibilities.
  • Ability to identify program needs and develop plans to meet those needs.
  • Ability to implement, direct, evaluate, and modify programs.
  • Skill in planning and supervising the work of others.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a large group of employees.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of other agencies and departments, and the public.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.


PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

The work of this class is generally performed in an office environment but includes travel throughout Baltimore County in the direction of human resources matters.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights and weekends.

FLSA : Exempt

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
  • Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
  • Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
  • Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
  • Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  • Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Homer McCall,II
Director of Staffing
(CASE, TABCO, & Non-Represented)
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: hmccall@bcps.org

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