**Effective July 1, 2019**

Responsible for staffing in the areas of clerical support, food services and paraprofessionals and for the analysis and forecasting of personnel in the appointed areas. Complex work is performed within specific departmental objectives and policies; employee works independently and coordinates with others as necessary.  Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the school system to explain programs and policies and to recruit for new positions. Contacts are on behalf of the school system and may obligate the Division to a course of action. Actions impact the entire school system; position requires extensive Human Resources knowledge and professional judgment.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for position control.  
  
• Collaborates with school administrators and Budget Office to determine staffing needs.
  
• Responsible for screening and recommending high quality candidates to building and department administrators.
  
• Oversees individual recruitment processes and efforts for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and procedure.
  
• Processes employee actions related to new and rehires, amendments, resignations, terminations and the collection of exit interviews.
  
• Provides guidance and consultation for administrators and employees in identification and resolution of personnel problems/issues/complaints. Reviews recommendations for employee disciplinary actions, including suspension, demotions, promotions and terminations.
  
• Performs investigations relating to human resource issues and concerns.
  
• Writes/produces various investigative and other reports pertaining to human resource issues and concerns.
  
• Records employment actions in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
  
• Provides regular staffing reports to the School Board.
  
• Ensures compliance with legislation as it relates to paraprofessional qualifications Assists in preparation of the annual VDOE Survey Data Report pertaining to paraprofessional staff.
  
• Coordinates the performance evaluation process and maintain records on evaluations cycles for support personnel.
  
• Provides training on HR related topics.
  
• Issues notices of assignment and/or contracts.
  
• Organizes and attends job fairs and other recruiting events.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:
Strong working knowledge of current federal/state regulations related to employment (i.e. EEOC, ADA, FLSA , etc.) Requires the ability to administer the recruitment and selection functions. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, sound business judgment, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the School Division. Requires the ability to self-motivate and work independently. Requires strong ability to assess candidates and administer the interview function. Computer proficiency with MS Office and internet search engines.

 

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred. Three to five years professional level and progressively responsible Human Resources experience in a setting of related scope and complexity is required. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Society of Human Resources Management Certification (SHRM-CP) preferred. Prior supervisory experience and school staffing experience preferred. Education, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

Local travel and occasional overnight travel outside the specific geographic area are required. Flexibility to attend recruiting events on evenings and weekends as needed. Valid VA Driver's License.