Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources

Job Description: The Assistant Superintendent- Human Resources serves as a strategic leader and advisor to the Superintendent, ensuring the District attracts, develops, and retains high-quality talent. This role is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of human capital operations, fostering a positive labor relations environment, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and align human resource initiatives with District goals; identify trends, anticipate needs, and support system-wide planning.
• Policy and Compliance: Oversee development and implementation of policies and procedures; serve as Compliance Officer for ADA, FMLA, and FOIA.
• Labor Relations: Serve as liaison to union leadership; support collective bargaining, contract administration, and administrator training.
• Personnel Management: Direct the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, and discipline.
• Talent Development: Partner with District leaders to design and implement professional learning and leadership development systems.
• Staffing and Budgeting: Develop staffing plans aligned to enrollment and fiscal parameters; support data-informed decision making.
• Employee Relations and Investigations: Lead investigations and resolve employee concerns, grievances, and compliance matters.
• Compensation and Benefits: Collaborate with the Business Office on salary placement, compensation structures, and benefits administration.
• Credentialing and Reporting: Oversee licensure, certification, and required state and federal reporting.
• Operational Oversight: Manage substitute systems, attendance tracking, and university partnerships.
• Board and Administrative Support: Recommend policy updates and participate in Board of Education and administrative meetings as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrative or Principal endorsement.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Director of Human Resources or Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, preferably in a K8 public school setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in collective bargaining, contract interpretation, and labor relations.
• Strong knowledge of the Illinois School Code and federal and state employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, EEOC, and FOIA.
• Proven ability to lead recruitment, staffing, and talent development initiatives aligned to District priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using data systems to support decision-making and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage investigations, employee relations, and progressive discipline processes.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Human Resources certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $123,000 $133,000, commensurate with experience
• District-paid TRS contributions
• 30 vacation days and 15 sick days annually
• Comprehensive insurance package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans ( 2025-2026 CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide ).
• Administrator Academy tuition and professional development support
• $2,000 annual travel stipend
• Employee wellness program and EAP access

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, 12-month position (July 1 June 30)
• Standard hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Attendance at all Board of Education meetings required
• Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities
• Regular travel between District buildings