Director, Human Resources

Job Summary

The Fullerton School District and Personnel Commission are working in collaboration to hire a solution-minded leader that can implement the vision of the Merit System, maintain and build employee culture and union relationships, and carry out the Personnel Goals of the Fullerton School District. The ideal candidate will be empathetic to multiple perspectives and skillful in communication to navigate interpersonal challenges, while technically skillful in building sustainable and innovative HR systems by empowering the people and teams that carry out the work of Human Resources.

Requirements

/ Qualifications POSITION DETAILS The Fullerton School District is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time, exempt management position leading Classified Human Resources. Under administrative and Personnel Commission direction, the Director, Human Resources plans and directs human resource services in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and regulations, District policy, Bargaining Unit agreements, and applicable practices and laws.

The Director serves as the executive officer to the Personnel Commission. In support of the Personnel Commission, the Director oversees the classification, recruitment, selection and retention of Classified employees based on Merit System principles. The Director also supports Certificated Human Resources with the employee accommodations process and related personnel matters.

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCE Education: •Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Public Administration or a closely related field. A Master’s Degree in a related area is preferred. Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Human Resources, with two (2) years of recent management experience in a civil service setting.
• Experience in a California school district Merit System is preferred. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES This is a merged promotional and open competitive recruitment. The recruitment process will consist of the following: an application and supplemental question response evaluation and structured oral interview(s). To qualify to be placed on an eligibility list, a candidate must obtain a passing score on each part of the process. Final scores will be obtained by combining the relative weights of scores on each part of the process. The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill the current and any future vacancies for one year (12 months). If Veteran's credit is claimed, proof of status (DD214) must be submitted to the Classified Personnel Commission Office at the same time the application form is submitted or prior to testing. Date of Examination The date of the examination(s) will be announced at a later date. Candidates who are among the most qualified shall be notified via email and/or telephone of the time, date, and place of the examination(s). Applicants who may need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at (714) 447-7457 prior to the testing date. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: * Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) * Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) Letters) * Resume Comments and Other Information Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application. Please note that incomplete applications will be screened out. Resumes may be attached but are not a substitute for a completed application. Failing to respond to any supplemental question or referencing your resume in lieu of a completed response is also considered an incomplete application. Please fill out all sections of the application to the best of your ability. The Board of Trustees desires to provide District employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law.