Description
Due to the pending retirement of the incumbent, the Bethlehem Area School District is seeking an experienced professional to assume the role of Chief Human Resources Officer.
Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, this executive cabinet position leads the district’s work in all disciplines within the scope of human resources management, with particular focus on organizational design, leadership development, administrative and faculty recruitment and staffing, labor and employee relations, contract negotiations, compensation, employee benefits planning, and employment law and legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in strategic planning, HR program development, leading teams, creative problem solving, and conflict resolution. The ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in both internal and external forums are essential.
While not required, experience in public education is highly desirable, however, a strong understanding of and commitment to the role of K-12 public education is essential as is significant experience in Human Resources Management and/or Labor Relations.
Requirements
Experience
- 5 or more years of Human Resources leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing employment investigations, grievance processes, and compliance matters is required.
- Experience with employee relations, recruitment/retention, and leading strategic human resources initiatives.
- Proven experience conducting collective bargaining or working directly with union contracts is preferred
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Current SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
Salary commensurate with credentials and related experience.
EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
The Bethlehem Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion and hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
