Chief of Human Resources

Roaring Fork Schools is accepting applications for a Chief of Human Resources and Talent who has experience building efficient HR systems and processes, restructuring and strengthening their team, and establishing effective strategies to recruit and retain staff to drive student achievement. We are looking for a leader who is deeply knowledgeable about best practices, system integrations, and legal compliance. We need someone who can take stock of our current department structure, processes, and systems and implement changes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and outcomes. This leader will be accountable for strategic initiatives related to operational excellence and a thriving team, with the potential to have lasting impacts on the educational outcomes of thousands of students each year.

We will begin review of applications on March 31, 2025. 

 

DEFINITION 

The Chief of Human Resources is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and implementation of the district’s human resources services to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives direct supervision from the Superintendent. 

Provides direct supervision to the Human Resources staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES 

1. Policies and procedures

Administer and develop district human resources policies, and apply the appropriate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the district’s personnel functions. 
Interpret policies and procedures and make recommendations for revisions to existing policies and addition of new policies. Present policy recommendations to the Board of Education. 
2. Employee selection management

Coordinate and facilitate the selection process for leadership positions.
Act as a liaison to the Board of Education regarding the Superintendent selection process. 
Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor job descriptions for all district positions, ensuring compliance with legal and policy requirements including Workers’ Compensation and the American Disabilities Act and other laws as applicable.
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, retention and legal processes related to supporting foreign national employees (i.e. H1B, J1, TPS) 
Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training and scheduling of guest teachers.
3. Salary administration, payroll processing, and budgeting

Supervise and direct wage and salary administration, administer employee contracts and supplementary pay and determine appropriate placement on the district wage or salary schedule as required by district policy and procedure.
Facilitate the process of job analysis and survey of wage and salary ranges and forecast the budgetary effects of changes in compensation.
Supervise the determination, verification, and maintenance of confidential payroll schedules, job classifications, account numbers, types of pay, calendars and methods of payment for all district employees.
Supervise the gathering and inputting of all necessary personnel and payroll information into the payroll system for processing.
Oversee the payroll processing for guest teachers and athletic coaches. 

 

4. Benefits management

Administer employee benefits, including contract negotiations with vendors and coordination of open enrollment. 
Oversee and advise the district’s Health Insurance Advisory Committee which makes recommendations to the Board of Education regarding  modifications to district health benefit plans. Evaluate the budgetary effects of such changes in conjunction with the CFO.
Work in close partnership with the finance department to oversee the monthly process of reconciling the district’s health insurance billing.
Coordinate and oversee the process for administration of the district’s Workers’ Compensation program, as well as district compliance with the terms of the Cost Containment Program.
Ensure compliance of all district benefit plans with applicable rules and regulations including, but not limited to, Health Benefit plans, 403(b) plans, 457 plans, 401(k) plans.
Respond to Unemployment claims; coordinate appeals with district administrators. 
Ensure proper administration of non health benefits such as ski passes, theatre, Aspen Ideas Festival passes etc.
Ensure proper administration of PERA and district retirement benefits.
5. Employee evaluation

Monitor and coordinate, with the Assistant Superintendent, the certified employee evaluation process in conjunction with state statutes. 
Update certified evaluation management system (currently RANDA)
Monitor and coordinate, with senior leadership team, the classified employee evaluation process. 
Write and/or approve all discipline letters and remediation plans and coordinate the nonrenewal and dismissal process for classified and certified staff.  
6. Record keeping and information release

Supervise and direct the maintenance of a comprehensive system of personnel records for all employees to ensure accuracy, legality, and compliance with State of Colorado record retention requirements.
Supervise the release of personnel information regarding employment verification, background checks, and confirmation of salary, references, and legal records according to district policy.
Supervise the compilation of information for and completion of the HR report for the Colorado Department of Education. 
7. Creating a healthy and safe work environment

Serve as the district’s TItle IX coordinator and conduct all investigations as needed. 
8. Professional development, training, and orientation

Conduct New Employee Orientation.
Supervise the onboarding process for employees and conduct exit interviews when employees leave the district. 
Update and manage the employee and supervisor handbooks
Support Chief Academic Officer with  induction process for new certified leaders
Manage the onboarding and training process for district non-certified supervisors and managers. 
9. Serving as a consultant and resource on district HR matters

Advise building administration and other directors/supervisors regarding human resource issues including policies, procedures, legal requirements and past practices.
Organize and co-lead in the district’s Interest Based Bargaining process with all certified,classified, and administrative employee groups for development of and revisions to employee wages and benefits.
Coordinate Sick Leave Bank committee and triangulate communication between employees and committee members
Coordinate Education Opportunity Funds (EOF) administration 
Assist employees with licensing questions
10. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of: 

State and federal employment laws (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, Workers’ Compensation) 
State and federal laws regarding public schools (e.g., ESSA, Licensing Act) 
HR systems that manage, organize, and streamline employee lifecycle documentation
Principles and practices of developing employee selection criteria
Principles of supervision and training and performance evaluations
Principles, methods, and procedures used in classification and compensation system administration 
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation, including principles of business and letter writing and report preparation
Basic mathematical principles
Modern office procedures and methods
Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, spreadsheets, and Excel
Principles and procedures of record keeping 

 

Ability to: 

Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of staff
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff 
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Serve as a consultant and resource on district human resource matters
Prepare clear and concise administrative and statistical reports 
Respond to requests and inquiries, including from the Board of Education, building administrators, vendors, and the public
Prepare and maintain accurate and confidential records and reports
Develop, interpret and apply district policies and procedures
Recognize potentially hostile situations and diffuse situations appropriately 
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English and Spanish (preferred) 
Employ strong interpersonal skills
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work 
Ensure employee confidentiality and maintain boundaries in employee communication
Operate and use modern office equipment, including a computer and various software packages
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION/TRAINING GUIDELINES 

Experience: Five years of professional human resources program leadership. 

Training & Education: Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, business administration, public administration or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

Soft skills

Warm, supportive, non judgmental, empathy, caring, approachable, sense of humor, enthusiasm
Communicator, responsive, direct
Listener
Coach, supportive of leaders’ development and confidence
Ability to maintain confidentiality / boundaries
Ability to diffuse hostility and arbitrate disputes
Relationship builder, team player
Flexible
Consistent, reliable, integrity
Employee advocate, driven to improve benefits and work environments
Technical skills

HR expertise
Go-to person for staff seeking clarity on policies and procedures
Supervision/management experience
Evaluation experience
Training experience
Analyze problems / identify solutions
Reporting
Executive skills
WORKING CONDITIONS 

Office environment; exposure to computer screens. Primary functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of times; use of computer keyboard. 

SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKED

Salary range: $130,681.29 – $161,877.59 Depending on years of experience.

Days worked: this is an exempt, year-round position, scheduled to work 252 days/year.