Executive Director, Employee Relations

General Definition of Work

The Executive Director of Employee Relations, under minimal supervision, performs senior level work with extensive decision making discretion overseeing Employee Relations. The work involves making independent decisions and administering employee relations functions districtwide to include providing competent, relevant, and timely guidance regarding employee disciplinary matters and responding to charges of unlawful discrimination and other matters on behalf of the district. Employee performs advanced and supervisory work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures related to a wide variety of programs and activities under the direction of the Chief of Human Resources.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

State Salary Schedule/Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Chief of Human Resources (CHRO)

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Manage and monitor departmental budget
• Ensure that all Human Resources systems are fair, equitable, and adhere to state, federal, and local laws, and school board policies
• Counsel principals and other administrators, both in an advisory capacity and by providing pragmatic assistance on a variety of employee issues
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
• Oversee the employment dismissal process, termination appeals hearings, grievance investigations, and EEOC compliance
• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
• Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed/required
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
• Collaborate and review relevant documentation for cases involving misconduct and poor performance for licensed instructional employees
• Perform related work as assigned or required
• Investigate, analyze, and formulate methods for handling special projects/reports
• Oversee and manage processes to ensure accurate management of personnel records and reporting through multiple platforms
• Oversee and research complex issues related to personnel matters, including EEO and employment law issues
• Interpret laws and provide training to supervisors on personnel policies, and regulations, including but not limited to CMS Board Policy, NC Public School Law, FLSA, Title IX, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, EEOC, ADA, and age discrimination, equal pay, sexual harassment, and progressive discipline
• Review, approve, and administer corrective action for employees by local, state, and federal laws along with board policy/regulations
• Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff/programs in human resources

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience as building or district administrator preferred
• Master's degree in human resources, Juris Doctorate, or related area preferred
• NC Certification (Principal or Superintendent) preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience and education