ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT  
CLASS TITLE: CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

BASIC FUNCTION:  
Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent, the Chief Human Resources Officer will give direction to and assume administrative responsibility for the Human Resources Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
• Administer all programs of the Human Resources Department.  
• Participate as a member of bargaining unit/employee group negotiations and labor relations as assigned by the Associate Superintendent.  
• Assume responsibility for developing, implementing, and monitoring programs for recruitment, selection, and employment of all certificated and classified employees.  
• Cooperate with all program managers in all personnel actions, including assignment, transfer, reassignment, promotion, demotion, and dismissal of personnel.  
• Assume responsibility for the development, administration, and revision of all written policies and procedures affecting the employment status of District personnel.  
• Be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District personnel evaluation program.  
• Facilitate complaints and investigations in accordance with District policy and regulations.  
• Assume responsibility for the development, implementation, and monitoring of mandatory trainings related to employment as required by law and/or District policy and regulations.  
• Maintain complete and accurate records regarding all District personnel.  
• Maintain and monitor the position control program for District authorized positions.  
• Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and District Management Team.  
• Attend all regular meetings of the Board of Education, representing the Human Resources Department.  
• Recommend to the Superintendent all offers of employment in the District for personnel below the level of the Superintendent’s Cabinet.  
• Administer salary schedules and salary provisions in accordance with District policy and regulations.  
• Cooperate with other departments and school sites in developing a program of teacher orientation and administrative in-service training for employees of the District.  
• Maintain a constant and positive relationship with colleges and universities training candidates as teachers and other support personnel.  
• Prepare and submit periodic reports relative to the operation of the Human Resources Department as requested by the Superintendent.  
• Develop, maintain, and monitor data processing personnel analysis systems.  
• Evaluate all assigned personnel.  
• Perform related duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:  
KNOWLEDGE OF:  
• Education code, administrative and board policy, federal and state laws, codes, regulations, and requirements pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility, and bargaining unit contracts.  
• Principles and practices of highly effective leadership.  
• Recruitment, selection, and employment of certificated and classified employees.  
• District personnel evaluation program.  
• District salary schedules and salary provisions.  
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:  
• Work independently, coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, and work flexible hours.  
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences.  
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multicultural community.  
• Exercise effective decision-making and problem-solving.  
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.  
• Analyze situations accurately, and adopt a legally sound, effective course of action.  
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.  
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.  
• Operate a computer and related software.  
• Meet state and district standards of professional conduct as outlined in Board Policy.  
• Exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.  
• Address and resolve conflict or disputes among employees.  
• Cope with crisis situations.  
• Work independently with little direction.  
• Plan and organize work.  
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  
• Any combination equivalent to: Master’s degree (preferably in Education, Human Resources Management, or related field) or Juris Doctorate.  
• Three or more years of administrative/management experience with progressively increasing responsibility in Human Resources, preferably in a PreK-12 educational system.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  
• California Teaching Credential preferred.  
• Administrative Services Credential preferred.  
• Valid CA Driver’s License.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  
• Office environment.  
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.  
• Must be willing to attend evening/weekend meetings or activities.

About Elk Grove Unified School District

Elk Grove Unified School District is an award-winning district with a diverse student population. Our strength is in our diversity. We hire great candidates from many backgrounds. Safety and Security is one of the most diverse departments District-wide. If you share our enthusiasm for an equitable and safe learning environment, we would love to have you on our team.

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