Director of Human Resources - Chicago, United States - Civitas Education Partners

Civitas Education Partners

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Director of Human Resources

Reports To:
Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Overview

As a leading education management organization, Civitas Education Partners is committed to transforming the lives of students in culturally and linguistically diverse communities by providing students access to high-quality educational opportunities that elevate their identities as an asset and foster equitable and inclusive learning environments.

Civitas Education Partners is a school management organization (SMO) in Chicago, IL that operates three campuses of

Chicago International Charter School:
CICS Ralph Ellison High School, CICS Northtown Academy High School, and CICS Wrightwood Elementary School. At Civitas, we believe through collective effort, we will have collective impact.

Position Summary:

This position will serve as a member of the network team, and will primarily work with the Chief Operating Officer.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the COO and the network leadership team in realizing our core commitments:
continuous improvement, academic outcomes, and equity, access & development. Travel to all campuses and the network office is required.

As the Director of Human Resources, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation and delivery of human resources management, from talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll and benefits across our organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Mission, Vision, Core Values:

Partner with the leadership team to formulate, develop and evaluate continuous improvement in HR and Talent Management strategies to achieve the shared vision, mission and goals of the organization.

Ethics and Professional Norms:

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations for major tasks, including, but not limited to payroll, benefits, pension, and teacher licensure.

Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations and adapt the organization's practices accordingly. Ensure compliance and confidentiality for all employees systems and information.

Equity and Cultural Responsiveness:

Ensure that each staff member has equitable access to resources and learning opportunities related to onboarding, open enrollment of benefits, position change, short term disability, pension, teacher licensure, and others.

Ensure that each staff member is treated fairly, respectfully, and with an understanding of each staff member's culture and context.

Champion equity and social justice principles throughout the organization.

Payroll and Benefits Administration:
Follow a strict deadline for all payroll procedures. Regularly review compensation and benefits, monitor pay procedures, and proactively address and reconcile issues in partnership with senior management. Oversee all systems services and information housed in an online payroll system.

Direct preparation of timecards in collaboration with school-based staff for the purpose of ensuring payment of accurate wages and hours recorded each pay period.

Serve as the staff lead for all 401(k) and pension administration responsibilities in coordination with our third-party administrator and the Chicago Teacher Pension Fund.

Talent Acquisition:
Develop systems to attract talent.

Lead talent management and recruitment strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the licensure requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education.

Directs certification processes, including, but not limited to a semi-annual notice to employees with certification changes or expiration dates. Ensure that certified staff are property certified per Illinois State Board of Education. Review and evaluate all course work in official transcripts for lane advancement established by the collective bargaining agreement.

Employee Compliance:
Review and update job descriptions, documenting any changes in responsibilities and requirements. Collaborate with school leaders to identify staffing needs and ensure timely, effective recruitment processes.

Manage workers' compensation procedures, ensuring timely reporting and documentation of work-related injuries in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies.

Additionally, provide employees with safety information and guide them through necessary steps, including health insurance inquiries and return-to-work procedures.

Training and Development:

Act as an advisor to school leaders, senior leaders, and supervisors on issues related to staff code of conduct and organizational policies.

Ensure that personnel practices are in compliance including, but not limited to the requirements set forth by Illinois State Board of Education and Chicago Public Schools via SafeSchools platform.

Provides training to school leaders and senior leaders on state licensure. Provides resources and development to teachers and staff on state licensure. Maintains a database of professional development for the organization. Develop and implement training programs to enh