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The New Fairfield Board of Education and Town of New Fairfield Director of Human Resources in New Fairfield, Connecticut
[Overview and Summary: [The Director of Human Resources serves as the strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resource management within the District. This role plays a critical function in attracting, developing, and retaining highly qualified personnel to support the educational mission and goals of the District while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and District policies. *[Duties and Responsibilities:]{lang="EN"}]{lang="EN"}]{lang="EN"}*
[Strategic HR Leadership:]{lang="EN"}
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the District's vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
- Provide leadership and guidance to HR staff and District leadership on HR-related matters, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
[Recruitment and Staffing:]{lang="EN"}
- Oversee the recruitment, selection process and retention for all District positions, including teachers, administrators, support staff, and substitutes.
- Develop recruitment strategies to attract diverse and highly qualified candidates, ensuring a talent pipeline that meets the needs of the District.
[Employee Relations and Compliance:]{lang="EN"}
- Manage employee relations issues, including grievances, complaints, investigations and disciplinary actions, in compliance with District policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and District policies and regulations, including Title IX, ADA, FMLA and workers compensation.
- Ensure staff engages in professional development for required District policies.
- Stay current and communicate changes in legislation. Provide input into the development and changes to District policies.
- Annually review school handbooks and Districts Code of Conduct in collaboration with building administration.
- Coordinate responses for FOIA requests.
[Benefits Administration:]{lang="EN"}
- Oversee administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs and leave policies, in accordance with District policies and collective bargaining agreements.
- Provide guidance and support to employees regarding benefit options, enrollment eligibility requirements and preventative health and wellness programs.
[Performance Management and Professional Development:]{lang="EN"}
[Oversee the administration of non-certified evaluation systems, including goal setting, performance evaluations, improvement plans and professional development planning.]{lang="EN"}