Description

Under the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director provides leadership and operational support across all major functions, including investigations, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, training, and policy implementation. The position ensures consistent application of laws, contracts, and district policies; delivers responsive HR support to schools and departments; and leads. Develop critical documents such as letters of administrative leave, disciplinary actions, memorandums of understanding, and grievance responses.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.  Conducts investigations involving complaints, allegations, and policy violations, ensuring thorough documentation and providing recommendations for review.
2.  Drafts and prepares high-stakes HR documents, including administrative leave notices, disciplinary actions, memorandums of understanding, grievance responses, and related legal documentation.
3.  Advises supervisors and administrators on discipline, employee performance, corrective action, and personnel management.
4.  Facilitates conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative conversations among staff.
5.  Manages sexual misconduct background checks and related compliance requirements.
6.  Supports labor relations functions, including contract interpretation, grievance processing, and advising supervisors on application of collective bargaining agreements.
7.  Supports district-level civil rights work, including EEOC/affirmative action planning, reporting, and related responsibilities, and compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws.
8.  Regularly consults with legal counsel on relevant matters.
9.  Leads and manages recruitment efforts, including screening, hiring processes, hiring events/job fairs, and ensuring compliance with state and district requirements.
10. Reviews hiring packets, verifies candidate background results, and ensures compliance and accuracy in personnel actions.
11. Support staffing analysis and workflow improvement for positions.
12. Oversees District’s New Employee Orientation (NEO) and contributes to districtwide onboarding processes for all staff groups.
13. rovides training and guidance to district leaders, supervisors, and staff on HR processes, compliance, performance management, and personnel expectations.
14. Assists in the design, selection, implementation, and communication of HR programs, processes, and policies.
15. Assists the Director in labor relations activities, including preparing for collective bargaining, gathering and analyzing contract-related data, drafting proposals, and supporting labor-management meetings.
16. Queries personnel databases and conducts data analysis to support HR decision-making, reporting, and special projects.
17. Represents the Human Resources Department and the District, as needed, on committees/district initiatives, at conferences, and professional meetings.
18. Performs other/related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Director of Human Resources. 

MENTAL DEMANDS
Experiences frequent interruptions; required to meet deadlines; must maintain attention to detail; regularly engages with individuals experiencing conflict, distress, or sensitive personal issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, Education, or related field;  Master’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, school administration, or related leadership roles involving investigations, supervision, and employee relations. 
Three (3) years of supervising or leading others.
Experience supporting or administering employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, or labor-management relations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a K-12 public education environment
HELP credentials
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or comparable HR certification
Washington State Administrator Certificate 

Allowable Substitutions
Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws, regulations, and HR policies.
Ability to conduct fair, thorough investigations and prepare accurate documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to provide clear, balanced, and legally sound HR guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting professional correspondence, reports, and HR documents.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and district policies.
Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and support labor-management processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, HRIS systems, and digital workflow platforms.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
 
Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and a background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.

 
UNIT AFFILIATION
This is a non-union, Manager Level 1, exempt position.

CONDITIONS
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. 
 
WAGES AND BENEFITS
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Salaries/Wages - $140,173.00/annual salary
Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off or Vacation
Paid Holidays
Other Compensation

Application Procedure:
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301.  All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).  Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.