Human Resources Director

The Orange Southwest School District (OSSD), located in central Vermont, serves approximately 900 students in grades Pre-K through 12. OSSD seeks a Human Resources Director. The ideal candidate will play an integral role in supporting and enhancing the District's commitment to teachers, paraeducators, support staff, and administrators. The ideal candidate will bring HR leadership to foster a dynamic and inclusive environment for all staff and educators.

The Director of Human Resources is a key member of the school district administrative team and provides strategic leadership, direction and guidance for all human resource functions, including recruiting, succession planning, employee engagement, talent management, benefits and compensation, contract negotiations, contract renewal process, as well as collaborating to provide state-required training and staff development. This position is charged with developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall operational and strategic plan of the school district.

General Responsibilities:

• Leads strategic and operational excellence across all aspects of HR operations

• Develops, optimizes and facilitates human resources process for all employees and retirees

• Develops comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans

• Establishes and fosters relationships with leaders throughout the organization to understand and support district priorities and employee needs

• Ensures consistency and adherence to policies and applicable employment law

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversees and administers leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and long-term disability plans

• Manages sick leave, vacation, and other time away in accordance with federal and state regulations, and contractual agreements

• Administers employee health and welfare plans

• Ensures distribution of required employee notices and information

• Maintains records on employees with provisional licenses for reporting to AOE

• Administers all benefit plans including group health, flexible spending, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, and 403(b) plans

• Timely and accurately processes enrollments, changes, and terminations

• Processes required documents through payroll and providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions

• Prepares meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs

• Administers time-off programs in accordance with internal practice and applicable union agreements, including maintaining accurate information in data systems

• Advises administrators and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits; effectively interprets legal implications

• Facilitates reasonable accommodation requests in compliance with ADA

• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices

• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files

• Files and follows-up on Workers Compensation claims and incident reports with third-party administrator

• Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies

• Assists with development of training calendar; reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory training

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews practices to maintain compliance

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in human resources or related field

• Experience in supporting leaders and staff in a Pre-K-12th grade environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures; maintains knowledge of HR trends and best practices

• Knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills

• Organizational skills and attention to detail

• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to varying locations as needed

• Proficient with or aptitude to learn Google G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, ERP Tyler Portico financial HR software and other platforms as needed

Orange Southwest School District (OSSD) is dedicated to the creation of nurturing, welcoming, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environments. OSSD promotes employment and educational environments for students, faculty, and staff that are free from unlawful harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination/segregation, and retaliation. We condemn racism and welcome all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or ability, and want everyone to be safe and welcome in our community. Faculty, administrators, and staff are employed without discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, positive HIV-related blood test results, or any other status protected by state or federal law. OSSD makes reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants and employees.