Metro

SUMMARY Under executive direction, provides leadership for the full scope of functions provided by the Human Resources (HR) Division, including staffing, workforce planning, talent management, compensation, employee & labor relations, equal employment opportunity, benefits, risk management and insurance, professional development, and organizational change; provides advice and counsel on HR issues, interprets bargaining agreements, develops policies and procedures, manages division budgets and functions, and develops MPS human capital strategy to enhance organizational effectiveness. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Directs Human Resources (HR) Division operations for MPS; exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes issues, and recommends and implements solutions; provides overall leadership, vision & direction, and guidance in HR strategies, policy development, priorities, and implementation. – Provides direction, mentoring and professional growth and development opportunities for Leadership Team; leads Team in developing tactical planning, strategic thinking and conflict resolution skills. – Serves as principal advisor to the Superintendent and Board on HR issues; compiles, evaluates and analyzes information, and recommends and implements solutions; assures the HR activities and procedures are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and standards. – Provides advice and assistance on employment issues, interprets HR policies and procedures, and assures the consistent interpretation and application of Federal, state and MPS rules and regulations; mediates HR issues, while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism. – Manages HR staff, develops priorities, and assigns tasks and projects; evaluates performance and resolves workload and technical issues; assures that appropriate services are provided, and goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload and technical issues. – Develops accountability infrastructure, including assessment tools and performance management; assures best quality in the recruitment, retention and hiring of personnel; develops MPS human capital strategy to enhance organizational effectiveness; manages stakeholder relationships in the community. – Oversees HR Department operations and Human Resources information systems and assures the quality of services and work products. – Leads the development of benefits and compensation philosophy that aligns with MPS goals and fiscal resources; develops action plans and metrics, and analyzes operational results – Represents MPS during labor contract negotiations with bargaining units; resolves employment issues, and interprets collective bargaining agreements; assures effective communication of labor issues. – Works with MPS managers to coordinate HR functions, programs, budgets, and plans, including performance standards and performance appraisal; assists with resolving grievances and personnel problems, discipline issues, arbitrations and cost containment issues. – Develops and oversees the Human Resources budget; monitors and controls expenditures. – Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment – Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures. – Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

Under executive supervision, responsible for advising and supporting the Superintendent on day-to-day matters in the District, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, troubleshooting day-to-day issues, planning and leading projects, facilitating meetings and discussions, preparing materials, and representing the Superintendent and the school district to a wide variety of stakeholders. The Chief of Staff supervises the Office of the Superintendent. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Responds to daily electronic and in-person communications from the Board, internal administrators, elected officials and members of the public on behalf of the Superintendent. – Engages in daily communications with the Superintendent and Board members on issues facing the District. – Communicates with parents in the District and parent representatives to various levels of the District. – Communicates with school and departmental leadership and other District staff on all issues raised for the Superintendent’s attention. – Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Office of the Superintendent; directs programs and operations, monitoring the results to assure the Department achieves tactical goals and plans. – Provides leadership and direction to the Office of the Superintendent staff; identifies opportunities to institutionalize prudent financial management practices; manages assigned staff, and assigns tasks, programmatic responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved. – Attends and represents the District at community meetings, events and school functions. – Acts as liaison to and responds to requests from national, State and local elected officials and their staff. – Liaison for the Superintendent with private and public community organizations to establish or strengthen partnerships in support of the Superintendent’s agenda and goals. – Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment – Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures. – Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.