Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources-2024

Illinois Association Of School
Blue Island, Illinois
Full Time

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Duties

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.

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 K-8 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/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

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