26-126 Director of Human Resources

TITLE: Director of Human Resources TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (1.0); anticipated start date 07/01/2026; salary commensurate with experience. LOCATION: District, Hopkinton, Massachusetts AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates The Director of Human Resources plans, coordinates, and supervises all personnel services to attract and retain quality staff, to enhance morale, to improve operational efficiency, and to maximize the educational benefits to our students and the community. The Director is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of personnel-related programs, policies, and services. REPORTING STRUCTURE The Director of Human Resources reports to the Superintendent of Schools and supervises and evaluates the Substitute Coordinator, Benefits Coordinators, and the Executive Assistant to the Director. QUALIFICATIONS Licensed as PHR or SPHR by the SHRM or Human Resources Certification Institute; Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred, in Human Resources, Management, or a related field; Successful administrative leadership experience; Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution, negotiations, and labor relations; Demonstrated ability in staff recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation; Other comparable qualifications as the Superintendent may deem appropriate. DUTIES Works cooperatively with principals, directors, and coordinators in anticipating and planning for all personnel needs in the school system; Develops, plans, and executes human resource strategy in support of the strategic direction of the district, specifically in the areas of talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, and compensation; Provides strategic leadership in all areas of the human resources function in the interest of ensuring the district relates to all of its employees in a manner consistent with all of its stated values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion; Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for recruiting, hiring and onboarding exceptional talent; Partners with administrators, department leaders, and other hiring managers, and outside legal counsel, as needed, to conduct investigations and resolve issues Determine and maintain a strategy for employee engagement (including programs such as stay and exit interviews) with attention to positive culture and organizational change Certifies all classifications and salaries for the business office; Recommends all transfers, assignments, non-renewals, dismissals, and promotions; Provides oversight for district compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding teacher licensure and designation as highly qualified; Gathers and maintains information for required annual Department of Education reports, such as EPIMS; Provides background data and analysis for, and participates in, contract negotiations with collective bargaining groups and non-unit personnel, and serves as a member of the district team in negotiations; Ensures legal compliance in all personnel-related areas; Coordinates staff training and legal notifications as mandated by state and federal law; Develops and maintains informational resources for staff members to access as needed Oversees the PowerSchool Perform Evaluation system Oversees maintenance of new staff lists, seniority lists, sick bank records, annual mandated training, and other Human Resources records In conjunction with the building principals, ensures that all professional staff are appropriately licensed by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools. WORK YEAR This position is a year-round, 12-month position. On request, attend meetings of the school committee, its subcommittees, and/or meetings in support of bargaining or negotiations that could include nights and / or weekends. SALARY/BENEFITS: Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience; individual contract. Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1 Send your completed application to Human Resources Hopkinton Public Schools 89 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Incomplete applications are not able to be considered. The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.