1. Executes, directs & supervises the operations & activities of the Human Resources/Payroll Department planning process, formulating & implementing HR programs & services consistent with District directives & policies.A. Assures compliance w/ applicable state & federal employment/labor laws & school board policies.B. Oversees payroll/benefits administration, personnel recordkeepingC. Coordinates employee leaves of absenceD. Creates and Maintains job descriptionsE. Coordinate evaluation process with district supervisory staffF. Maintains & communicates employment policies G. Serves as district Human Rights Officer2. Plans & coordinates the recruitment, hiring, orientation & exiting processesA. Works in conjunction w/ the Superintendent & Business Manager to develop annual staffing planB. Coordinates district recruitment/hiring process utilizing applicant tracking software, job fairs, on-line recruiting & other recruitment tools.C. Coordinates New Employee OrientationD. Coordinates substitute staffing processes & related softwareE. Coordinates employee exit processes3. Serves as advisor to administrative & supervisory staff on personnel issuesA. Functions as liaison to district legal counsel for employment mattersB. Provides support to & advises administrators/supervisory staff regarding employee coaching, discipline/discharge in accordance with district policyC. Assists with the development of employee performance improvement plans.D. Leads investigations concerning employee misconductE. Advises administrative staff & participates in the grievance processF. Facilitates conflict resolution for labor relations4. Serves as Lead Negotiator for collective bargaining.A. Develops costing models for all employee groupsB. Suggests & coordinates language proposals for negotiationsC. Interprets & administers contract languageD. Participates in collective bargaining sessions; maintaining tentative agreements and advising management during process