Director of Human Resources

GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLTITLE: Director of Human Resources REPORTS TO: Superintendent-Director or Designee QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree or Juris Doctor preferred (SHRM) certification or eligible for SHRM certification; >5 years of Human Resource experience working in a school or municipal setting Experience working in a unionized environment. WORK YEAR: Full Year SUMMARY: The Human Resources Director is an operational and compliance leader responsible for implementing all Human Resources functions at Greater New Bedford Voc Tech. The actions of the Human Resources Director must always be aligned to the mission, vision, and core values at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, operating in a fast-paced environment with a forward-thinking team to support evidence-based decisions for the safe, welcoming learning environment for students. The essential functions of the Human Resources Director (listed below) require strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build coalitions and collaborative working relationships with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups. This is a non-union, managerial position. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership to district office administrators, building principal, school committee members and district staff regarding management and oversight of Human Resources, leads human resource initiatives for the administration and provides resources and information to district personnel concerning human resource related issues by assisting all personnel with work-related concerns. Plan, organize and implement all human resource functions of Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech. These functions include, but are not limited to, personnel, labor relations and regulatory compliance. Advise the Superintendent on a variety of employment topics/concerns for the purpose of ensuring he/she is current on relevant concerns. Develop and maintain adequate record keeping systems for all personnel, personnel actions, contract disputes and legal proceedings concerning employee-management relations. Supervise personnel record keeping procedures for the purpose of personnel processes are in compliance with District, State and Federal requirements. Support the School Committee and Superintendent in contract negotiations and collective bargaining for the District. Act as an advisor to administrators, managers and supervisors on issues related to employee discipline and employment for the purpose of ensuring consistent application of policy. Participate as a member of the Superintendent's District Leadership Team. Coordinate activities of bias-free recruitment, screenings, and recommendations of employment of diverse applicants as directed by the Superintendent. Oversee placement of advertisements and preparation of postings for School Spring, as appropriate, announcing each job opening in the district and soliciting applications. Ensures that the selection procedures comply with federal and state regulations and the union contracts. Build recruitment and retention plans that focus on hiring and retaining professional and classified staff with a particular focus on hiring and retaining minority employees. Collaborate with the district personnel to develop recruitment strategies to meet annual diversity goals set by the Superintendent. Track employee demographics for the purpose of annual reporting. Establish protocols and a system with the district personnel for reporting, tracking, and monitoring incidents of bias, racism, and discrimination. Coordinate with the interview committee for scheduling, documentation, and selection process to present to the Superintendent. Oversee employee background checks including CORI, SORI and fingerprint processes for the purpose of ensuring District compliance with applicable state regulations. Create, implement, and update personnel policy handbook with Handbook Committee. Maintain and update a complete file of job descriptions for the district. Maintain all district personnel files in accordance with state and federal regulations. Maintain performance evaluation files of all staff in accordance with state regulations. Ensure that all staff possess and maintain appropriate credentials and licensure at the point of hire and throughout employment tenure. Direct annual production, distribution and payment of wage documents (e.g. contracts, wage notices, letters of assurance) for the purpose of ensuring employees are paid properly. Participate in labor negotiations, as needed, with bargaining units, arbitration and administrative hearings; assuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Investigate grievances and/or complaints from or about employees (e.g. sexual harassment, pay and/or assignment disputes, etc.) Direct overall substitute-teacher program for the purpose of ensuring adequate substitute teachers are available on a daily basis. Oversee student insurance reporting. Oversee the leave of absence processes ensuring compliance with state and local laws. Oversee compliance with the state and federal anti-discrimination and accommodation requirements such as those provided by ADA, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, M.G.L. c. 151B, USERRA, and other similar enactments. Ensure that all work-related injuries are properly reported, employees receive necessary safety information, medical treatment, and are returned to full work duties as quickly as possible. Collaborate with the School Business Administrator to monitor position control for the purpose of ensuring FTE allocations are within the District budget. Ensure employee notification of district insurance benefit plans, for the purpose of ensuring open enrollment and COBRA information is completed in a timely manner. Conduct staff exit interviews for purposes of improving district practices. Reconcile all benefits with Accounts Payable and Payroll monthly to ensure all employees are properly insured. Perform other duties as required by the Superintendent-Director. Mission and Values The mission of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is to provide education that is rigorous, relevant, and meaningful to each student in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in academic, career and technical excellence. This experience encourages lifelong learning, fosters mutual respect, and instills social responsibility, respect for diversity, and responsible citizenship. Our core values are passion, preparation and perseverance. For information on working for the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District please visit our website at gnbvt.edu Equal Opportunity Employer The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Non-Discrimination Policy. The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, Page 2 of 2 color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities.

Created: 2026-03-10