EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office.)

1. Oversees and is accountable for all aspects of strategic management of human resources operations, human capital and compliance and investigations for the district, ensuring compliance.

2. Assumes and maintains accountability for the department's fiscal and personnel activities.

3. Oversees the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of lower-graded departmental personnel. Provides guidance and assistance to other full-, part-time, and/or hourly employees, as assigned.

4. Performs related duties as required or assigned.

5. Human Capital

a. Leads efforts to establish and implement talent acquisition strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives, including identifying and attracting top talent and managing the recruitment and staffing processes.

b. Drives innovation for adopting creative strategies for alternative routes to licensure and grow-your-own programs.

c. Develops and implements employee retention strategies, in collaboration with district leadership.

d. Manages design and implementation of exit interview process, succession planning, and associated analysis to identify areas for improvement and recommended actions.

e. Oversees employee performance management and works to ensure it is implemented with fidelity.

f. Provides expert guidance in employee relations and collective bargaining.

6. HR Operations

a. Assesses, plans, and develops competitive compensation programs.

b. Provides guidance and recommendations for the district's classification programs and overall organizational development.

c. Manages design and implementation of employee recognition programs and employee engagement surveys/feedback.

d. Manages operational functions such as client services, background checks, badging, an onboarding call center, and salary administration.

e. Directs and monitors process establishment, development, and improvement throughout the department.

f. Collaborates with staff to develop and implement metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of human resources programs and to provide reporting.

g. Develops and implements human resources technology solutions, including selecting and implementing software systems, and ensuring that human resources technology solutions are integrated with other business systems.

h. Manages HR-related policies and regulations.

7. Compliance and Investigations
a. Leads and oversees all activities related to compliance and investigations to ensure MCPS compliance with all applicable laws.

b. Assesses department strategies and practices to ensure compliance, timely responses and proper practices relative to confidential, comprehensive investigations, and the proper handling of issues related to Title II, Title VII and Title IX, ADA, EEOC regulations, and underperformance and conduct of employees.

c. Maintains current knowledge of laws and best practices and provides guidance to department director as needed.
d. Provides oversight and guidance on the development, implementation and evaluation of long-term plans to ensure programs, services and activities are provided in accordance with Title II of the ADA.

e. Assesses and evaluates the work of the department and serves as an escalation point for issues related to ADA, the determination of accommodations, and ADA complaints, investigations and grievances.