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General Description of Duties: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for direction, planning, coordination and administration of all functions of the Human Resource Department. Duties include, but are not limited to management of: hiring, staffing, training, benefits, wellness, safety, compensation, employee relations, evaluating employee performance, discipline while adhering to Local, Federal, and State laws and RIDE regulations. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited four-year college or university with a concentration in human resources, business or labor relations Four or more years of human resources experience with progressive responsibility Experience in labor relations and contract resolutionsPreferred Qualifications: Human Resources experience in a Public School District or other large unionized organization Knowledge of employment law and practices Experience in Negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreement in Public SectorEssential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Exercises oversight authority and broad discretionary judgment to manage all functions and resources of the Human Resources Department to achieve the organizations priorities and objectives.2.
Directs the development and administration of the HR Departments budgets, policies and programs to effectively and efficiently deliver high quality services to the Cumberland School Department.3. Collaboratively and cooperatively works with the Superintendent and Leadership team to analyze organization and community needs and takes action in response to those needs.4. Ensures that department operations conform to local, state and federal government regulations and other applicable rules and policies.5. Responsible for the oversight and administration of all employee benefits either mandated by contractual agreements or regulatory to include but not limited to: health, dental, life, LTD and 403(b) plans, unemployment, workers compensation, pension, safety and wellness initiatives, HIPPA, COBRA, FMLA, EEOC/ADA, FLSA, vacation, sick and personal leave benefits.6.
Responsible for facilitating the recruitment, hiring, placement, retention and performance standards of all staff in accordance with RIDE regulations and applicable state and federal law.7. Recommend personnel actions to the Superintendent. 8. Responsible for supervision, training, work performance of direct reports to meet objectives and standards of the Cumberland School Department.9.
Provides Human Resource policy development, administration, direction and guidance to the organization.10. Effectively communicates with employees and applicants regarding their employment rights, responsibilities, opportunities and benefits.11. In conjunction with the District Leadership Team, develops and administers standards and criteria for employee performance and evaluation.12. Establishes, coordinates and/or conducts employee training and professional development programs.13.
Directs activities related to labor relations and grievance administration.14. Active participant/contributor in the collective bargaining process for unionized employee groups.15. Draft, negotiate and manage contracts for administrator and non-union employees.16. Leads and or participates/advises on all investigations of ongoing employee relation problems.
17. Develops, recommends and initiate appropriate steps for resolution of same. 18. Consults with legal counsel as needed.19.
Manage/consult outside counsel representation of pending cases involving personnel.20. Develops, prepares, generates and analyzes reports pertaining to employee personnel information and data, including but not limited to: benefit costs, staffing levels, retention, absenteeism, recruitment, certification status, Affirmative Action / EEO, compensation, promotion, etc.21. Attend School Committee meetings.22. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
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