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Human Resources Supervisor for the School Year

Manassas City Public Schools, Manassas Park, VA, United States


Human Resources Director

Supports the school division's priority of attracting, supporting, and retaining a quality workforce through a focus on employee relations, recruitment, staffing, and employee recognition programs.
Work closely with school-based and central-office administrators to foster a positive, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all employees.
Assist in establishing departmental goals and monitoring progress toward Human Resources initiatives.
Support the administration of employee discipline, grievances, and conflict resolution processes.
Conduct and support workplace investigations, including complaints involving staff conduct, and ensure timely and consistent resolution.
Serves as the Title IX Coordinator for all matters involving personnel.
Assist with the ongoing review and revision of division policies and regulations.
Ensure equitable hiring practices that support diversity and inclusion goals.
Coordinate recruitment events such as job fairs, university partnerships, and hard-to-fill position initiatives.
Research and co-implement alternative teacher pathways.
Coordinate student teacher and intern placements of university students.
Supervise applicant screening, interview processes, reference checks, and hiring recommendations.
Supervise Human Resources staff responsible for recruitment, onboarding, and employee support functions.
Assists with the development and facilitation of any professional learning connected to Human Resources.
Collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure consistent support is provided to school and district-level leadership.
Develop and manage division-wide employee recognition programs.
Coordinate recognition events and communication efforts that celebrate employee contributions.
Support retention strategies aligned with employee engagement insights.
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Thorough knowledge of the state and federal laws, rules, School Board policies and division procedures concerning the employment of personnel and the rights and privileges of an employee.
Extensive knowledge of human resources management and supervision of staff.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to analyze data and feedback to continually enhance the workplace environment for all staff.
Understanding of effective conflict resolution techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with peers, teachers, administrators, and other school division employees.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgement.
Serves as a role model.
Master's degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field required.
Must possess a Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12.
Minimum of five years of leadership experience or Human Resources experience, preferably within a K-12 school division.
Experience with employee relations, recruitment, and/or conducting investigations.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.
Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. The administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.