Position Summary

This position will be an active posting until the time a candidate has been selected.

This position begins on July 1, 2023.

Provide strategic leadership and management of all aspects of infrastructure, policies, programs, and systems related to the District's workforce in collaboration with District leadership teams and human resources colleagues. Implement equity-minded leadership and effective change management including a focus on outcomes. Provide expertise and guidance in all areas of human resources, working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer to support the district's strategic goals and mission. Responsible to lead and implement best practices in human resources, as well as in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Through technically adept and data driven practices, responsible for strengthening HR systems and procedures and for ensuring continuous improvement in strategic and focused HR outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, direct, and oversee all human resource and of the District, including recruitment and selection, worker classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, dispute resolution, negotiations, training and development, affirmative action/equal opportunity employment, wellness, and benefits, succession planning, human resources information systems, and policy administration.
2. Oversee the development, implementation, and administration of the District's affirmative action plan. Oversee diversity-related recruiting efforts, develop strategies for retention of a diverse staff, and facilitate staff development that fosters appreciation of the contributions of a diverse staff to accomplishment of district goals.
3. Oversee and ensure equitable and legal administration of leave policies; guide the interactive process for accommodations needed by employees. Ensure compliance with all leave and disability-related laws.
4. Handle routine labor relations and inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements. Provide contract interpretation, investigation guidance, and advice on a full range of employee relations matters including informal and formal grievances, development of performance management plans, disciplinary issues, employee assistance referrals, and reduction in force issues.
5. Serve as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints. Conducts interviews and gathers information for investigations such as those related to harassment allegations, work complaints, or other similar concerns of fairness and equity.
6. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of teacher/administrator effectiveness and growth systems and the employee evaluation program for all staff, with an emphasis on common accountability for contributing to student success.
7. Oversee disciplinary actions toward employees to ensure fair, equitable, and lawful processes. Manage highly complex employee relations' cases, conflict/grievance resolutions, and respond to complaints on behalf of the District.
8. Strategically plan and implement activities, events, and services that engender pride in being a district employee and that foster positive employer-employee relationships.
9. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations bearing on human resource management and employment in a public school system. Review and respond to employment-related legislative bills.
10. Provide professional management, consultation and advice to District directors, administrators, and supervisors regarding legal compliance, contractual obligations, District policies, effective human resource practices, and ethical practices.
11. Represent the District before the Board of Directors on collective bargaining, compensation, and other staffing-related matters.
12. Collaborates to establish appropriate service and staffing levels, monitor, and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, allocate resources accordingly, and assist school administrators in determining staffing requirements.
13. Develop, plan, and implement human resource department goals and objectives; formulate, recommend, and administer policies and procedures; evaluate the effectiveness of programs and practices, and modify strategies to achieve goals; translate Board and District goals into HR strategic and tactical plans; develop and administer the department's annual operating budget; provide for professional development of department staff; and ensure the completion of strategic plan action items.
14. Contribute to the achievement of the District's educational mission and overall goals by developing and implementing human resource practices that are state-of-the-art, professional, and future-oriented.
15. Provide assistance and support for team members and projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The District strives to expand representation at all levels of its workforce and to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace reflective of our student population. Studies have shown that minoritized individuals often disqualify themselves from opportunities because they do not exactly fit all of the requirements. We strongly encourage individuals of the BIPOC community (culturally and linguistically diverse), LGBTQ, disabled, women and veterans to apply despite hesitation over qualifications. Eugene 4J is looking for individuals who are willing to grow and be dedicated to ensuring that every student is connected to community and empowered to succeed.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field with a master's degree preferred.

and,

Experience:

• Minimum five years as human resources manager and leader; experience in the educational environment preferred.
• Professional HR Certification required (pHCLE, SPHR or SHRM-SCP)
• Comprehensive expertise in all areas of human resources (labor management, negotiation, collective bargaining agreement implementation, benefits and compensation, staffing, evaluation)
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
• High-level of emotional intelligence and proven skill in employee relations, customer service expertise and conflict negotiation.
• Ability to lead various groups, work in diverse teams, and build consensus among divergent perspectives.
• As a leader, model the principles and values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Equivalency to the education and experience outlined above will also be considered:

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience equaling eight (8) years will be evaluated. However, there will be no substitution for the three (3) years of supervision of staff, project coordination, resource proposals, planning and monitoring within a single operational or focus area.

Specific preferences for types of experience, if any, will be identified at the time of recruitment. It is important to note that these are not qualification criteria. They are simply additional screening criteria that will be utilized to help determine the best candidates.

Additional Information

Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovernmentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.

Required documents for this posting are:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three (3) letters of recommendation. Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.

There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.

Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.

For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.