ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

The Jeffco Human Resources Department is comprised of Talent Acquisition & Staffing, Total Rewards and Benefits, Employee Records (HRIS/Compensation/Performance Management), Employee Assistance Programming, and Leave Management. The team is responsible for leading all human capital initiatives and supporting Jeffco employees through all phases of their employment lifecycle, and committed to providing flexible solutions to meet the growing needs of our more than 15,000 employees. In support of the Districts' guiding strategic plan and Jeffco Generations, the HR Department is focused on driving one aspect within the pivotal District strategy of Conditions for Learning, comprised of the HR tactic "A Professional Model of Teaching" and other District tactics - High Expectations, Commitment to Equity and Educator Learning.

ABOUT THE JOB

This job is open until filled.

As the Talent Acquisition Director of one of the largest school district's in Colorado, the successful candidate will possess a deep understanding to the full recruitment lifecycle, best practices for selection, employment law, collective bargaining agreements and pre-employment protocols. In addition to leading a large team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing organization wide strategy and programs; as well as driving departmental training and culture initiatives. Key to your success is the ability to be highly collaborative and implement creative solutions regarding recruitment by leading with emotional intelligence, a technological aptitude and a service support mindset to deliver high quality customer service in our evolving district needs.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 07/01/2019
Director - Employment Services/Talent Acquisition
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Year Round Position
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 229 days, G10, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $87,433 - $104,832

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY Responsible for all aspects of District employment including classified, licensed, administrative and substitute recruitment and hiring. These responsibilities include planning, developing and implementing recruiting strategies; providing quality candidates for administrative, teacher, classified, and substitute employment; managing the District hiring process; supporting applicants, employees, and managers with their employment and human resources needs; collaborating with Employment Records on the job classification process; developing and updating job descriptions; managing the background check processes; managing the on boarding process for new employees; and directing the review of credentials for new and existing licensed employees as defined by the Colorado Department of Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Direct administrative, teacher, classified, and substitute recruitment and employment processes.

Develop recruitment strategies and evaluate processes to establish diverse, quality applicant pools. Establish relationships with colleges and their educational preparatory programs to establish a talent pipeline for Jeffco and to impact teacher prep programs. Direct student teaching processes including selection, placement, and support to provide a pipeline of qualified teacher candidates.

Partner with Employee Records and Budget Department on position management activities including Human Resource planning, advertising, and position descriptions throughout the District.

Implement Board policy; negotiated agreements; and local, state, and federal legislation in all employment matters.

Partner with Employee Records to determine contract types and compensation for licensed administrators, teachers, classified employees and substitutes.

Oversee licensure compliance, background checks, and highly qualified review for licensed administrators, teachers, and substitutes.

Manage Human Resources Welcome Center to provide one-call resolution for applicants and employees.

Supervise Jeffco's physical and drug testing programs including strategic direction of program in coordination with risk management; vendor selection and management; all billing and payment activities; and development of metrics and results measures.

Supervise the fingerprint process for non-licensed hires in the District.

Represent the District leadership on association boards and committees. Serve as Jeffco's representative to CASPA, Colorado Association of School Personnel Administrators.

Develop, update and monitor Human Resources employment website.

Direct District leadership on hiring procedures and requirements. Support principals with their employment questions and personnel issues. Partner with Achievement Directors on hiring of school principals.

Partner with Employee Records and Employee Benefits to on-board all new employees.

Implement Equal Employment Opportunity Programs.

Develop and allocate Employment Services budget.

Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE 5-7 years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a school setting. School-based experience as a principal will be considered in lieu of direct HR experience.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree required; relevant Master's degree preferred. Prefer coursework and/or certification Human Resources Management (PHR or SPHR certification).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Colorado Principal or Administrator License desired but not required. Will consider candidates holding teacher license if education and training qualifications are met.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Requires experience in human resource management. Prefer experience with PeopleSoft Human Resources Management System. Knowledge and use of policies, procedures, employee contracts and understanding of employment laws and regulations and collective bargaining. Knowledge of school leadership, supervision, teacher employment, and performance evaluation. Demonstrated conflict management, problem-solving, resource allocation, prioritization, data analyses, collaborative decision making, relationship building, group facilitation, writing and speaking skills.

DECISION MAKING Decision making requires analysis of district/school/programs human resource planning. Requires independent judgment to implement Board, local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and /or legislation affecting recruitment and employment of a qualified staff. Errors in decision making could include recruiting/hiring unqualified or substandard employees affecting the students' quality of education and District image, misinterpretation of background checks placing students and the District at risk, unfair hiring practices leading to investigations or legal ramifications, and/or misinterpretation of agreements or contracts leading to grievances. Errors could lead to substantial embarrassment, liability, and/or cost to the District.

SPAN OF CONTROL Directly supervise 10 employees in Employment Services including four Human Resources Managers, license review team and employment services technicians. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This position is responsible for both budget development and accountability

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Provide direct and indirect services for schools for recruitment and employment, policy interpretation, contract and legal compliance. Design, develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment and employment strategies. Support the schools and students directly by identifying, recruiting, and assigning quality employees. Provide direct services for employee orientation.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK Work is self-directed and assigned via the policies, program definitions, legislation, allocations, and the Chief Human Resources Officer. Requires a high degree of independent judgment to problem solve and interpret and implement solutions within District policies, procedures, agreements, contracts, state statutes, and federal regulations. Skills required include ability to work with situations where general procedures are not always applicable, however developing consistency and rational for unique situations.

The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SALARY

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BENEFITS

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.