Associate Director of Human Resources

Fall River Public Schools

$110K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree preferred
  • 5+ years of HR experience in public education or public sector
  • Demonstrated administrative leadership experience
  • Excellent in communication, problem-solving, and analytics
  • Preferred Supervisor/Director license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Knowledge of HR functions and HRIS applications
  • Skills in conflict resolution, contract negotiations, and labor relations

Responsibilities

  • Implement data collection systems for recruitment and retention efforts
  • Seek and manage grant funding to enhance teaching staff development
  • Create recruitment materials and organize job fairs
  • Collaborate with higher education institutes for student teacher placements
  • Conduct investigations and assist in employee disciplinary matters
  • Serve as a Title IX investigator and participate in relevant trainings
  • Direct employee and labor relations activities, including collective bargaining
  • Provide support to District administrators in employee relations matters
  • Maintain knowledge of state and federal HR policies and coordinate programs
  • Oversee processing of staff leaves of absence and compliance
  • Monitor licensure compliance for certified staff
  • Improve internal HR processes and digitize onboarding procedures
  • Supervise designated clerical and administrative staff

Benefits

  • Working in a collaborative environment with a focus on employee relations
  • Opportunities for professional development through training and seminars
  • Involvement in impactful programs aimed at enhancing staff recruitment
  • Engagement with local educational institutes for community building
  • Comprehensive oversight of HR functions spanning multiple departments
Full Job Description
Position Type:
SNON/Associate Director of Human Resources

Date Posted:
9/21/2026

Location:
Fall River Public Schools
Position: Associate Director of Human Resources

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred

Five or more years Human Resources experience in public education or public sector preferred

Demonstrate successful administrative leadership experience. Excellent communication, problem
solving and analytical skills

Supervisor/Director license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred

Knowledge of HR functions and HRIS applications preferred

Demonstrate skills in conflict resolution, contract negotiations and labor relations

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Human Resources, the Associate Director will share the
following duties and responsibilities:

Implement a system of data collection to support District efforts for recruitment and retention

Seek grant funding focused on growing our teaching staff from within and manage awarded grants

Assist with the creation of recruitment materials, organize job fairs, and attend recruitment fairs

Seek grant funding focused on growing our teaching staff from within and manage awarded grants

Communicate with institutes of higher education to coordinate pre-practicums and to assign student
teachers

Conduct investigations and assist administrators in matters of employee discipline and documentation

Serve as a Title IX investigator and participate in ongoing trainings in Title IX

Plan for and direct the District's employee and labor relations activities and collective bargaining, to
promote a strong collaborative working relationship across all organizations and employees

Provide guidance and support to administrators across all District departments in matters of employee
relations

Maintain knowledge of state and federal policies, programs, laws and issues, and coordinate the
integration of all such programs

Oversee and process leaves of absence in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining
Agreements, FMLA, PWFA, and other applicable laws and regulations

Monitor compliance with licensure for all certified staff

Work with the Human Resources Team to update and improve internal processes, digitize records, and
automate employee onboarding

Assist with the supervision and evaluation of all staff

Assist with the CORI and Fingerprint approval process

Complete all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Human
Resources

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an
acceptable alternative to that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will
be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

Reports To: Executive Director of Human Resources

Supervises: Clerical and Administrative staff as designated by the Executive Director of Human Resources

Terms of Employment:

Non-union individual contract

12 month employment

Salary: $110,000.00- $140,000.00

Closing Date for Applications: Until filled

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