Director of Human Resources

About South San Francisco Unified School District

Our Mission: In partnership with our community, South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) will provide exceptional instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable and accessible opportunities and resources to further support our diverse student body so that students are equipped to learn, thrive, navigate their future with purpose, and impact their community.

The SSFUSD community includes 15 schools supporting 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.

Job Summary

[JOB TITLE]: Director of Human Resources

[CLASSIFICATION]: Classified Unrepresented Management

[SALARY RANGE]: $154,592.79 to $194,233.13

[WORK YEAR]: 260 days

[LOCATION]: District Office

[BENEFITS]: Medical, dental, and vision plans; defined benefit pension plans; disability; life insurance; 403(b)/457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plans; flexible spending account options; employee assistance program; Master’s/Doctoral Degree stipends; and vacation time.

[BOARD APPROVAL]: Personnel Commission (April 15, 2024);

Board of Trustees (April 25, 2024) - pending

[POSITION SUMMARY]:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources will assist in planning, organizing, directing, and administering a comprehensive human resources service delivery system for certificated and classified employees in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Governing Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and established personnel practices and procedures, in addition to all other applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to labor and employment. The Director of Human Resources will also perform highly-skilled administrative, clerical, and technical tasks and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manages the daily operations of the Human Resources Department, and trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff;
• Facilitates recruitment, interview, selection, and onboarding of new employees, and recommends transfers, reassignments, disciplinary actions, and dismissals of existing employees;
• Plans, organizes, directs, and administers the employee leave programs (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other types of leave), the workers’ compensation program, and the ADA reasonable accommodation/interactive process;
• Plans, organizes, directs, and administers all programs and activities legally required of the UCP, Title IX, OCR/EEOC, DFEH/FEHA, and ADA;
• Conducts thorough, fair, and impartial workplace investigations and grievance/dispute resolutions due to alleged violations of California Code of Regulations, Governing Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and established personnel practices and procedures, in addition to all other applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to labor and employment;
• Serves as District representative in labor and employment mediation, arbitration, and litigation;
• Prepares a wide variety of written material (e.g., reports, memos, letters, policies, handbooks, calendars, etc.) for the purposes of documenting activities, providing written references, and/or conveying information;
• Plans, organizes, directs, and administers the record-keeping procedures of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, files, and other data related to personnel and assigned programs and activities in compliance with District, state, and federal requirements;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Superintendent of South San Francisco Unified School District.*
• *Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, and activities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge:

• California Code of Regulations, Governing Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and established personnel practices and procedures, in addition to all other applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to labor and employment including, but not limited to, UCP, Title IX, OCR/EEOC, DFEH/FEHA, and ADA
• Employee leave programs (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other types of leave), the workers’ compensation program, and the ADA reasonable accommodation/interactive process
• Principles and practices of human resources administration management
• Principles and practices of employee and labor relations
• Principles and practices of conducting thorough, fair, and impartial workplace investigations and grievance/dispute resolutions
• Operation of a PK-12 public school district

Skills:

• Establish and maintain effective collegial relationships with other people of diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences, and personalities, that model our District’s core values and advance our District’s mission, goals, and strategic priorities toward our District’s vision.
• Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing, and model communication skills using tact, patience, and courtesy to respond to the needs of District staff, students, families, community members, and other educational partners.
• Operate computer technology, related software, and other office equipment, and flexibly learn new applications and systems as needed.
• Meet District standards of professional and ethical conduct as outlined in Governing Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.
• Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to make oral presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to effectively work as part of a team.
• Ability to gather, collate, interpret, and analyze data.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Ability to analyze issues and create and implement action plans.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or groups.
• Ability to problem-solve, maintain confidentiality, set priorities, and meet deadlines and schedules.
• Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned performance responsibilities, which are essential functions of this job description, are the following essential physical requirements:
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to sit, stand, and traverse for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see for purposes of performing duties, responsibilities, and activities.
• Ability to understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to read laws and codes, rules and policies, and a variety of other printed materials and digital screens, and prepare/process documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, computer technology including keyboard, and other equipment necessary to complete required duties, responsibilities, and activities.
• Ability to listen and speak with others to clearly and understandably communicate and exchange information during conversation.
• Ability to walk, twist, stoop, crouch, kneel, bend/over, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull, move, lift and/or carry 0-50 pounds to waist height.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Governing Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Environment: Office environment with travel between District offices, school sites, and other facilities. Drive a vehicle to conduct work. May be required to use a personal vehicle.
• Hazards: Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions. Frequent interruptions. Exposure to dissatisfied employees.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Education: -Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
• Experience: -Minimum of three (3) years of PK-12 public school district or public/private sector administration and management experience
• Licenses: -Valid California Driver’s License
• Certifications: -California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check/Fingerprint Clearance

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Education: -Master’s Degree and/or Doctoral Degree (Ed.D.) from accredited college or university
• Experience: -Minimum of three (3) years of PK-12 public school district or public/private sector human resources administration and management experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of PK-12 public school district site leadership experience (Principal/Assistant Principal)
• Minimum of three (3) years of PK-12 public school district teaching experience
• Experience with Merit System and/or civil service system
• Certifications: -Completion of ACSA Personnel Academy or SHRM Certification

VERIFICATION:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education, experience, licenses, and certifications* at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

*Note: Falsifying one’s education, experience, licenses, certifications, or related training, or attempted deception on the application, may result in disqualification from present and future job opportunities with the South San Francisco Unified School District.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

South San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and employment shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 0410)