Human Resources Generalist

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management, business administration, education, or a related field required.  Master’s degree in a related field preferred.  

• Some experience as a Human Resources Generalist, Coordinator, Recruiter, or Senior Analyst in the recruitment, selection, and placement of exceptional education teachers is preferred.  

• Licensure and endorsement in Exceptional Education, a plus.  

• Experience in the development and implementation of innovative recruitment and retention strategies is preferred.  

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of successful recruitment practices and techniques to recruit, retain, and motivate high-quality teachers for a large urban public school system.  

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain successful recruiting partnerships that will facilitate the hiring of high-quality applicants.  

• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment to plan and achieve recruitment program goals and objectives. 

• Must have knowledge of effective teaching strategies and practices.   

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, presentation, public relations, and organizational skills required.  

• Excellent knowledge of Internet-based recruitment strategies, programs, and best practice techniques is essential.  

• Must have demonstrated proficiency in conducting all types of interviews.  

• Must be able to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner with college and university student career placement personnel, employment representatives, teachers, school administration, central office personnel, and business and community representatives. 

• Must be able to travel 3-5 days out of a week during peak recruitment periods and handle/lift packaged recruitment materials weighing 35-50 pounds.  

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the use of Email, Internet, and Intranet communications is essential.  

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  

• Good presentation and communication skills.  

Nature of Position  

• Coordinates the recruitment, screening, and selection of candidates for instructional (teaching) positions, including substitutes, interns, and student teachers, as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.   

• Interviews and screens credentials of applicants to determine their eligibility for employment in SECEP; recommends selection and assignment of personnel. 

• Administers and ensures accurate documentation for the processing of personnel actions, including entries, promotions, reinstatements, reassignments, leave requests, salary adjustments, retirements, and resignations of employees.  

• Participates in the development and utilization of staffing models and student population projections, and collaborates with assistant directors of programs and principals to effectively staff schools with qualified personnel.  

• Participates in meet and confer sessions with employee bargaining groups; serves as consultant and advisor to school-based administrators or work-site supervisors on building/section/division level employee relations or other personnel matters; interprets personnel policies, regulations, procedures and practices; advises on whether proposed actions are in compliance with regulations and policies; and coordinates or performs employee relations tasks at the department or division level.  

• Participates in administrative reviews of certificated employee performance.  

• Develops, coordinates, and participates in workshops to provide staff development and training sessions; provides individual or small group career counseling sessions; and coordinates awards ceremonies and special events related to human resource functions.  

• Participates in the maintenance of classification and compensation plans; maintains up-to-date records of personnel, including location, classification, and budget.  

• Establishes or provides assistance with the annual recruitment program and actively participates in recruiting candidates for positions in the school division; attends recruiting fairs at colleges, universities, and other on-site and off-site recruiting events.   

• Serves as school division or departmental liaison to universities, City of Norfolk agencies, other school divisions, professional organizations, advisory or community groups as assigned by the \ Director of Human Resources.  

• Serves as a member of the Professional Review Board and other committees assigned by the Director of Human Resources.  

• Serves as a member of the committee for developing employee evaluation handbooks and the SECEP Employee Handbook.  

• Participates in interviewing candidates for administrative positions as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.  

• Maintains new hire and terminated employee database for statistical purposes and transfers data into a format suitable for presentation in a report form.  

• Counsels employees regarding grievance procedures, disciplinary matters, and retirement; processes applications for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and requests for leave associated with the Family and Medical Leave Act.  

• Performs related duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.  

To Apply: All applications, resumes, references, transcripts, and supporting documentation for this position must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources. Separate applications are required for all administrative positions. Application forms may be secured on the SECEP website: www.secep.net. 

SECEP is a regional public school serving the Southside Hampton Roads Community. The organization provides a formal structure through which the participating school systems can plan and operate programs for children with special needs.