Director, Human Resources, FRCS District
Foxborough Regional Charter School District is committed to creating a work environment that celebrates and promotes diversity, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. ?
District / School Overview
Foxborough Regional Charter School District (FRCS) is a unique and diverse school serving students from across Southeastern Massachusetts.? Our approximately 1500 students and families come from urban and suburban communities, and represent various backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences.? Families in our three vibrant school communities (Elementary, Middle & High School) speak over 20 languages and live in more than 20 sending districts. With diversity as one of our greatest strengths, it drives positive student learning and life at our school. At FRCS, we value equity, teamwork, respect and growth, and have made a commitment to hire and retain a diverse staff and employees who are committed to antiracist curriculum and ideals.?
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director as a member of the FRCS district’s Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Human Resources provides leadership for the district and the HR team, and the development of human resource policies and procedures that support a positive culture and diverse workforce, ensures high quality staffing and retention of district and school personnel, as well as compliance with legal standards and state and federal requirements applicable to the district.
Specific Responsibilities:
Supervise the Human Resources team
Develop and implement recruitment/retention strategies for district educator and staff roles
Represent issues related to Human Resources and employee needs, as well as larger strategic issues, on the district’s Executive Leadership Team
Liaison with the Board of Trustees on issues related to Human Resources and employee needs
Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
Support principals, other school leaders and hiring managers with strategies for hiring a strong, diverse workforce
Analyze and report on hiring and employee relations statistics
Develop and maintain current job descriptions for roles in the district
Collaborate with leaders of the FRCS Teachers’ Association to support issues related to collective bargaining and supporting FRCS educators
Develop and implement, with instructional leaders, an onboarding and support program for new educators
Develop and oversees district-wide policies that are fair and equitable
Ensure employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity
Communicate relevant Human Resources information to all staff
Develop and implement, with district leaders, an equitable, research-based employee salary and benefits scale and program
Liaison with outside counsel as needed for employment and labor related concerns
Ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal employment laws and regulations
Keep current of laws, regulations and policies that impact the district in personnel matters
Oversee annual state compliance reporting
General Expectations:
Manage oneself by being organized, prepared, and punctual
Manage resources, meet deadlines, follow through on commitments
Act in ways that directly support the mission and vision of FRCS
Learn and grow as a professional
Use clear verbal and written communication and active listening skills
Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation and professional conduct
Contribute to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility in team discussions, activities, and decision-making
Maintain high ethical standards, legal responsibility, and confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to an anti-bias, anti-racist workplace and educational organization
Attend school building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function of this role, and the director should be rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature
Responsible for implementing other job-related duties as needed and assigned
Qualifications- Required:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Education
3+ years experience as Human Resources Director or Senior Administrator
Candidates are subject to background checks including CORI Clearance and Fingerprinting.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
Qualifications- Preferred:
Education: Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education or related field
Experience working in an urban school district and/or charter school district
Experience working in a school district collective bargaining context
Proficiency in multiple languages, reflecting our diverse student and family population
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Majority of work is performed in an office/school environment.? The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job the staff member is periodically required to stand, walk, lift, or carry, while talking and listening.?
District Staff - 12 months Non-Licensed Position, Full-Time
Salary Range 115,000 -145,000
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