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Director of Human Resources

Shenandoah County Public Schools Woodstock, VA

Woodstock, VA

1mo ago Closed

Full time Employee Relations Hiring Hr Analytics

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 30, 2026).

Job Description

Shenandoah County Public Schools offers a leadership role rooted in people, growth, and student success. This onsite Director of Human Resources in Woodstock, VA leads a collaborative, high-performing HR team and partners with the Superintendent and senior leaders to shape talent strategy across recruitment, compensation, workforce planning, employee relations, benefits, compliance, HR technology, and data-driven decision making. The position provides a pathway to influence district culture, recognition, and development while offering a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental benefits. A culture of service excellence, continuous learning, and professional advancement awaits a candidate who values equity, public service, and robust governance.

Responsibilities

Crafts and annually updates the HR Strategic Plan aligned with the Division's Strategic Plan, setting measurable goals and clear accountability.
Advises the Superintendent and cabinet leaders, weaving HR strategy, workforce intelligence, and labor market trends into division planning.
Leads, mentors, and grows the HR team, cultivating a culture focused on service excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Benchmarks practices against peer divisions, state agencies, and private sector employers to stay competitive.
Directs a proactive recruitment strategy to attract diverse, high-quality candidates, with emphasis on hard to fill instructional and specialized roles.
Shapes onboarding programs that accelerate new-hire effectiveness and foster long-term commitment to the division.
Develops and monitors retention initiatives, analyzes turnover data, identifies trends, and designs targeted interventions.
Maintains and improves the division's job classification system to ensure accurate descriptions, equitable classifications, and alignment with operations.
Performs workforce planning analyses to anticipate needs, identify skill gaps, and create grow-your-own pipeline strategies.
Oversees applicant tracking and talent management systems to support efficient, compliant, and candidate-friendly hiring.
Maintains strategic partnerships with local post-secondary institutions to support teacher recruitment and student teacher placements.
Administers and evaluates total compensation programs, including salary schedules, stipends, and supplemental pay to remain competitive.
Leads annual benefits administration, covering health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSAs, and supplemental benefits for employees.
Provides oversight of FMLA, Workers' Compensation, VRS/VRS hybrid retirement programs, and leave administration with accuracy and support.
Collaborates with the Director of Finance and Superintendent to develop the annual HR budget, model compensation scenarios, and project staffing costs.
Fosters a positive and safe workplace culture that values all employees.
Offers expert guidance to administrators on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
Leads or oversees investigations of complaints or misconduct, ensuring thoroughness, impartiality, and policy compliance.
Acts as the Superintendent's designee in due process hearings, non-renewal conferences, grievance proceedings, and other formal actions.
Develops and administers recognition and engagement programs that celebrate contributions and build belonging.
Monitors climate and engagement data through surveys and exit metrics, translating findings into actionable improvements.
Collaborates with Instructional and school leadership to maintain fair, developmental, and legally defensible performance evaluation systems.
Partners with instructional and operational leaders to design professional development frameworks that strengthen competencies and leadership pipelines.
Facilitates leadership development programs to prepare emerging talent for expanded roles.
Ensures supervisors are trained to conduct meaningful performance conversations with effective feedback and appropriate management of concerns.
Ensures compliance with federal and Virginia employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADAAA, Title VII, Title IX, and DHRM guidelines.
Serves as Title IX Coordinator for employee matters, handling complaints, investigations, and timely, equitable resolutions.
Develops and updates HR policies and the employee handbook, translating legal requirements into clear guidance.
Prepares state and federal reports such as VDOE personnel reports and EEO-5, ensuring timely compliance filings.
Administers board policies, administrative regulations, and applicable collective agreements, advising on proper application.
Maintains relationships with division legal counsel and engages counsel on matters involving risk or complex questions.
Leads the strategy, implementation, optimization, and governance of the district HRIS and related platforms.
Establishes a data-driven culture by reporting on metrics like time to fill, retention, absences, compensation parity, and demographics.
Uses HR data to identify trends, surface risks, and support informed decisions by the Superintendent and Board.
Protects the security and integrity of employee records and HR data in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and privacy laws.
Evaluates HR technology to improve efficiency, employee experience, and talent attraction.
Represents the district at School Board meetings by presenting HR information as requested.
Maintains professional relationships with peer divisions, external agencies, and professional organizations.
Represents the division at community events, job fairs, university partnerships, and public forums.
Provides administrative support to student programs as needed, including evening events.
Directly supervises all HR department staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing concerns.

Requirements

A master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field is strongly preferred; a bachelor's degree is required.
Minimum of six years of progressive, senior HR leadership experience in complex organizations; K 12 public education experience is valued but not required.
Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, total compensation, employee relations, workforce analytics, and HR technology across multiple sites or employee groups.
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships, lead teams, drive strategic HR initiatives, and promote organizational improvement.
Experience working with governing boards, legal counsel, and senior leadership in a politically accountable environment is highly desirable.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification required or obtained within one year of appointment.
Driver's license is required.
Knowledge of federal and Virginia employment law including FLSA, FMLA, ADAA, Title VII, Title IX, USERRA, HIPAA, and VDOE requirements.
Proficiency with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and HR analytics tools; ability to analyze and interpret workforce data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to define problems, analyze data, and draw actionable conclusions.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills for dialogue with staff, school board members, families, legal counsel, and the public.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive matters with discretion.
Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative leadership style that builds trust, empowers staff, and strengthens the division's culture.

Technologies: HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and HR analytics tools

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently use hands to operate computers and office equipment.
Occasionally lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
Regular attendance at evening School Board meetings and some evening or weekend events is required.
Travel to school buildings and off-site locations throughout the division is required.
Work environment is generally quiet with occasional moderate noise in meetings or school settings.

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