Report to the Superintendent and provide leadership in all matters related to human resource policy, talent management and human capital development, including the recruitment and selection of personnel, workforce planning and vacancy projections, new staff on-boarding and induction, staff development and evaluation/performance management;

Hire and oversee the work of senior managers in strategic talent areas, including: Human Resources Operations and Staffing, Employee Effectiveness, Professional Learning and Leadership, and Employee Labor Relations;

Develop and drive the implementation of a coherent strategy for the district’s efforts to attract, hire and retain the highest quality talent for its schools and central office teams, Ensure that talent systems are efficient and effective at meeting district human capital goals;

Work with the members of Executive Cabinet to: maintain close coordination and collaboration, ensure the highest level of employee customer service is apparent, track/report data related to employee service and talent management practices, ensure that performance management and evaluation systems are effective;

Advise and work with Executive Leadership, the Board of Education, elected officials and the community to build relationships and articulate the work of the district and division;

With the Superintendent and Executive Cabinet Members, set vision for the district’s Employee Effectiveness and Talent Management units, ensuring that they are working with area staff and principals to provide high quality teachers and employees for all PGCPS schools and departments;

Work in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer on the implementation and monitoring of a position control system that maximizes the school system’s fiscal and human resources;

Oversee district employee policy and labor relations’ strategy, working closely with local bargaining units, policymakers and state officials to ensure compliance with and effective implementation of relevant policies and negotiated contracts;

Facilitate and respond to the day-today needs of the district relative to budget, staffing, reporting etc.; and

Manage and monitor grant funded programs that are under the auspices of the Chief of Human Resources.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

The ideal Chief of Human Resources Officer candidate will demonstrate the following:

Vision and Courage to Ensure All Students Achieve

Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels;

Is committed to ensuring high academic achievement for all students;

Develops, articulates, and builds buy-in to a clear vision and mission;

Identifies and fosters the development of others who share the vision of high achievement for all students and can move district-wide beliefs, one person at a time;

Understands the importance of developing all employees’ capacity to better serve our students.

Strategic Planning and Effective Execution

Exhibits strong focus on goals and results, sets clear metrics for success;

Offers innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems;

Clearly articulates plans to achieve student, school, and district goals;

Demonstrates excellent execution and project management skills, including high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines;

Demonstrates systems thinking and can build systems and policies necessary to bring solutions to scale;

Prioritizes and aligns people, time, and resources to the most important issues.

Communication & Collaboration

Proactively works in partnership with internal and external partners to achieve a common goal or necessary objective; builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others;

Conveys passion and urgency for school reform;

Effectively conveys reliable accurate information so that the recipient clearly understands its intent. Uses appropriate written, verbal, or electronic communication format to disseminate information. Tailors message for the audience, context, and mode of communication;

Actively listens to others, understands nuance, and effectively interprets others’ motivations and perceptions;

Clearly articulates organizational priorities and policies to diverse audiences with differing socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds;

Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals. Informs and involves others by sharing important relevant information with stakeholders. Places higher priority on team or organizational goals than on own goals.

Leadership & Confidentiality

Motivates and moves other adults to action to achieve district goals;

Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups;

Demonstrates commitment to employee growth and development as a primary charge;

Moves groups to consensus and resolves conflicts. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations;

Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups;

Makes effective business decisions regarding with whom to discuss sensitive and confidential information. Respects the privacy of others, and maintains the confidentiality of information to which exposed.

Talent Management Expertise and Customer Service Orientation

Possesses a deep understandings of how to envision, develop, and implement effective systems for attracting, hiring, and retaining the highest quality talent for PGCPS;

Has a discerning eye for talent and high standards for excellence in a staff recruitment, selection and hiring process;

Emphasizes the importance of talent management’s role serving the district’s employees, managers, and especially students in every communication with internal and external stakeholders;

Holds the highest customer service standards for themselves and others and enforces these expectations in their words and actions. Takes personal responsibility to resolve the issue(s).