ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
Job Description
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
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Job Code: 3355
Department: Human Resources
Supervisor: Executive Director of Human Resources
Date: 12/20/2024
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation Range: $70,475 - $98,665
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Human Resources Manager will utilize experience and expertise to work as an employee relations consultant, business partner and leader while communicating, educating and ensuring compliance with district goals, programs, regulations and processes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Human Resources Generalists
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.Provides leadership, direction and expertise for the full scope of HR functions including employee relations, investigations, labor relations, employee compensation, employee engagement and organizational design and change.Coaches and counsels employees regarding district policies and procedures, as well as collective bargaining agreements, relative to transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment.Assists in the selection and retention of world-class talent.Serves as an employee advocate who balances fair labor standards, district policy and practice, collective bargaining agreements, and district needs.Provides support to district leadership with position analysis and job description development.Provides support to district leadership with performance evaluation compliance in accordance with district policy and state mandates.Develops training materials to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilities.Promotes a safe and positive work environment, while interpreting and enforcing laws, regulations and policies.Provides competitive market research and prepares pay studies to help establish pay practices that help to recruit and retain superior staff.Assists the Human Resources Department and/or building principal with special projects as assigned.Handles general inquiries and communications in a professional and courteous manner; superior customer support.
WORK CALENDAR: 12 Months
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or related discipline desired. Master's degree preferred. Must be willing to work in the field up to 100 % of the time.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.Superior collaboration skills and professionalism; including the ability to effectively partner with team members to achieve priority goals and a willingness and commitment to support other team members' initiatives as needed.Excellent analytical and organizational skills, and detail orientation. Strong, business communication skills: including speaking, actively listening, and writing. The ability to adapt your style to your audience.Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking, adeptly managing a diversity of business initiatives and the ability to quickly change gears to ensure focus on evolving business priorities.Consistent demonstration of a sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and objectives.Ability to maintain accurate files, records and candidate database; handling of confidential information; and general office coordination.Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities and effectively collaborate with leadership.Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the companyComputer literacy; including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and internet-based applications or portals.BENEFITS- A comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Paid Sick and Personal time
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Optional 403(b) plan
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.
OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.
