ESC Region 11
Executive Director of Human Capital
PayCompetitive
LocationFort Worth/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 1451
- Position Type:
Administration - Date Posted:
3/26/2025 - Location:
Central Office - District:
Cleburne Independent School District Job Title: Executive Director of Human Capital Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Superintendent Pay Grade: Admin 7 Days: 226Dept./School: Human Resources Date Revised: 03/26/2025Primary Purpose:
Provide leadership for human resource activities to ensure high quality staffing and retention of district personnel. Recommends and implements legally sound and effective human resource management programs, policies, and practices. Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, and benefits. Implement the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, education, or equivalent
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal
Knowledge of school employment law, personnel law, and hearing procedures
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Five years’ successful administrative experience in human resources or administration in public schools.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Create and execute a plan for human resources in alignment with district core values as adopted by the board and the district’s strategic plan. Identify current and future needs of the district and align processes and procedures including recruitment, selection, on-boarding, professional and leadership development, training, evaluation, and retention strategies.
2. Determine the HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Implement both on-going and special interest training programs.
3. Develop, implement, & oversee staffing/hiring process to ensure effective and efficient onboarding.
4. Assist supervisors with employee transfers.
5. Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training, including management and training of Teacher Incentive Allotment Program. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
6. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate HR staff and make sound recommendations related to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
7. Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
8. Work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.
9. Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
10. Provide a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success in the job.
11. Oversee all aspects of contract administration.
12. Direct the administration of the district’s compensation program including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
13. Develop, implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.
14. Oversee the management of the district’s leave.
15. Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
16. Administer the employee grievance procedure adopted by the board. Direct the investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
17. Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures.
18. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Implement and oversee effective districtwide employee recognition programs.
19. Ensure that the employee handbook and personnel directory are created, updated annually, and distributed. Implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.
20. Develop and administer the human resources budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective, and funds are management wisely.
21. Oversee personnel records management and ensure compliance with the state records management program. May serve as designated records management officer.
22. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
23. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to the board, principals, teachers, parents, and community groups. Attend regular meetings of the board.
24. Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-education-related settings, and adjust plans, policies and procedures accordingly.
25. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal employment laws. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
26. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Knowledge and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF: Budget Preparation and Control Planning, organization and direction of Student Services, Parent Engagement, health programs, enrollment, safety programs, parent resources hub, discipline and alternative student support programs. Oral and written communication skills. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Presentation skills.
ABILITY TO: Supervise the performance of assigned personnel. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Analyze situations accurately and the ability to adopt an effective course of action. Meet schedules and timelines. Work independently. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports. Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. Expand and develop services to address student needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Constant interruptions. Varied daily interactions with school site administrators.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Vision to read a variety of materials. Sitting for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.
OVERTIME STATUS: This position is designated Management under the provisions of EERA. This position is designed overtime exempt and senior management under the provisions of the Education Code.
Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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About the company
ESC Region 11 is one of 20 education service centers created by the Texas State Legislature.ESC Region 11 provides professional development, technical assistance & management of educational programs.