Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator                             Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

 

Reports to: Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development           

                                                                                                Pay Grade 6: Administrative Education                                                                                                                  

Dept./School:  Human Capital & Talent Development          Initiated Date:  July 2024   

   

District Primary Purpose:           

To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

 

Department Primary Purpose:   

Coordinate assigned human resources programs for the district.  Oversee assigned area and ensure legally sound and effective human resources management programs, policies, and practices. 

 

Qualifications:                                           

 

Education/Certification:     

Master’s Degree in Education or related filed;

Mid Management/Principal Certificate; TTESS Certified

 

Experience/Knowledge:         

At least five (5) years experience of a progressively responsible nature in an administrative position for an

organization similar to La Joya ISD. Experience must include administrative capacity in performing human

resource functions.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Human Resources Program Management

1. Assist in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures in assigned area.
2. Coordinate the day-to-day operations of staffing, substitutes, wage and salary administration, performance appraisal, and employee relations.
3. Assist in ensuring district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Employment

1. Support Executive Director of human resources in efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. Oversee and assist with implementation of recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.
2. Review certifications and licensure to ensure that teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, and all other district personnel have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
3. Assist with managing a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job.

Compensation and Benefits

1. Assist with the district’s compensation program including preparing and reviewing job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
2. Make recommendations for salary administration and placement of new hires.
3. Assist with the coordination of the district’s leave, and unemployment compensation benefit programs.

Employee Relations

1. Assist with identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
2. Assist with the administration of the employee grievance procedure adopted by the board. Assist with investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
3. Support directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures.
4. Assist with annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Coordinate effective districtwide employee recognition programs.
5. Assist with employee handbook and personnel directory updates annually. Inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.

Records

1. Support personnel records management and help ensure compliance with the state records management program.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
3. Contract recomendations based on employee job description. 

Other

1. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to employees.
2. Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-education-related settings, and adjust plans, policies and procedures accordingly.
3. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal employment laws. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

           

Mental Demands:    

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions.

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Moderate lifting and carrying; District/State wide travel; prolonged sitting, standing, and walking; hearing and speaking clearly; working alone; Working prolonged or irregular hours.

 

POSITION WORKING DAYS:          226 Days