Los Angeles Unified School District

Director of Human Resources

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership and management skills in Human Resources
  • In-depth knowledge of California employment and charter school laws
  • Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, and personnel investigations
  • Ability to develop training programs and manage audits effectively
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead management team in understanding employment laws and staffing needs
  • Develop and maintain job descriptions across the organization
  • Coordinate and track employee training programs
  • Stay updated on relevant employment trends and regulations
  • Manage the recruitment process, including interviews and candidate assessments
  • Respond to inquiries from personnel and the public promptly

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven educational environment
  • Collaborative working relationship with the Executive Director and cabinet
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Engagement with a dynamic team committed to student success
  • Supportive framework for addressing employee needs and concerns
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under direction and general supervision of the Executive Director or assigned supervisor, provides leadership, management and coordination of the human resources functions and is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and directing all aspects of the operation of Human Resources for personnel, including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection; administration of compensation, benefits and payroll; managing the credentialing process, including communicating with colleges and universities; managing employee relations and conducting personnel investigations; responding to workers' compensation and EDD claims; conducting STRS, PERS and other audits, and complying with California employment and charter school laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Serves as a member of the Executive Director's cabinet.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leads management team members in their understanding of the laws related to personnel, and provides updates on staffing needs; as well as, provide training on the interpretations/adherence of employment agreement language and the employee handbook.
Develops, revises, and maintains all job descriptions for the charter school organization.
Coordinates the development, presentation and tracking of in-service programs for employees in the areas of employment management, onboarding, sexual harassment, mandated reporter, suicide prevention and other trainings.
Keeps informed of current trends in communications, public relations, public and other pertinent areas, such as employment and charter school regulations, policies, and procedures, including federal, state, and local laws.
Prepares and posts position vacancies and promotional opportunities; leads the recruitment process, including conducting interviews panels.
Responds to inquiries from charter school personnel and the general public in a timely and customer-focused manner and refers them to appropriate personnel.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters)
  • Resume


Comments and Other Information

Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued.

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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