Description
Job Title: Director of Human Resources/Regional Office of Education (ROE) Services
Organization: Will County Regional Office of Education 56
Location: Will County, Illinois (Joliet)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $90,000 - Minimum Salary (pending experience/certification/endorsement)
Reports To: Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools and/or Designee
Position Title: Director of Human Resources/Regional Office of Education Services
Supervisor: Assistant Regional Superintendent (and/or designee)
Status: This is a full time (1.0 FTE) position working with the Will County Regional Office of Education 56 supporting a staff of approximately 35 full-time employees
Job Summary: Candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the human resources ROE 56/Lincoln School.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or supervisory experience in either a human resources department or business department
- Must have an ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with Principal Evaluator Endorsement
- Strength in situational leadership, ethics, problem-solving, strategic thinking
- Previous administrative experience, preferably in personnel management/financial leadership and/or education
Preferred Skills:
- General knowledge of the principles of personnel leadership, supervision, organization and administration
- Understanding of Illinois School Code and/or experience in the education field
- Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, organizing
- Excellent verbal and written communications and strong interpersonal communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Direct a program of recruitment, screening, selection, employment and onboarding/orientation for all licensed and non-licensed educational, office and support staff in collaboration with department directors
- Works with the Lincoln School Principal and supervises the Lincoln school
- Supervises assigned human resources and personnel staff.
- Coordinates personnel-related work with department directors, school administrators, and office leadership.
- Ensure compliance with all laws, policies and protocols related to hiring, interviewing, background checks, mandated trainings and licensure/certification
- Stay abreast of new laws, regulations, trends and other topics related to human resources
- Direct a program of personnel administration that addresses salary and benefits, attendance, time off, evaluation/supervision and retirement (IMRF and TRS)
- Maintain complete and accurate records
- Work in collaboration with administrators to create and update job descriptions to ensure that the duties and skill sets are clearly defined, aligned and optimize productivity
- Develop and maintain employee handbook
- Process all aspects of employee information updates (hires, transfers, terminations, etc.)
- Maintain and organize all personnel department documents, including individual personnel files
- Assist with creating and updating all procedural documentation related to hiring, interviewing, background checks, I-9s, employee files and any other reporting as assigned
- Help staff and administration navigate personnel issues that arise and optimistically and creatively problem solve to identify solutions that lead to an emotionally safe, healthy and cohesive work setting
- Assist with audit requests as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Salary: Minimum $90,000 (The salary is regionally competitive and is dependent on experience and level of education. A comprehensive benefits package will be discussed with the selected candidate).
Application Procedure: Individuals interested in applying for this position must complete the online application in its entirety, including a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional letters of reference. For questions regarding the position, please contact Mr. Paul Preuss at ppreuss@willroe.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Regional Office of Education 56 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community it serves.