Position Open: NJSBA Seeks Associate Director of Human Resources

The New Jersey School Boards Association, a nonpartisan, state-created federation of boards of education that provides mandated governance training to 580 public school districts and the trustees representing the majority of the state’s charter schools is seeking an associate director of human resources to join its team.

This position is responsible for overseeing HR management and department operations to adhere to organizational policies and procedures. Responsible for salary administration, compensation, benefits administration, talent acquisition and recruiting, on-boarding/off-boarding, compliance to federal and state employment laws, administration of all legally mandated programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with executive director/CEO to understand and implement the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing and recruiting.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent.
• Assists executive director/CEO in developing performance plans, monitoring and evaluating performance and formulating corrective or disciplinary plans.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget for human resources, including employee benefit programs, employee recognition, staff development, morale boosters and temporary help. Coordinate and finalize the compilation of the Association’s annual budget under the direction of the executive director/CEO.
• Compile info for budget meeting before final budget to be presented to the board of directors. Assist the executive director/CEO in developing the HR budget.
• Advise executive director/CEO on personnel.
• Oversee employee benefit programs such as initiation, changes, and termination of medical, dental, disability insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Provide verification of accurate monthly insurance.
• Oversee, direct and supervise the training, development and continuous learning programs for all staff. Oversee and approve tuition reimbursement and other outside training and development of staff. Identify and implement staff training.
• Direct, approve and oversee payroll. Approve and/or prepare payroll forms reflecting rate changes such as merit salary increases, promotions, garnishes, employee maintenance changes, and all voluntary salary deductions. Maintain salary spreadsheets for budget tracking Transmit payroll after review. Review and approve employee and director requests for time off.
• Perform annual maintenance review of job descriptions and make recommendations for necessary revisions to the executive director/CEO.
• Manage recruitment efforts for all positions. Develop strategies to improve recruitment and retention. Coordinate interviews, accept resumes and applications, conduct reference checks, conduct interviews, and assist with the final decision process. Administer the recruiting process; maintain job file, place ads, accept resumes and applications, prepare correspondence to applicants, and schedule interviews. Approve, recruit and select temporary personnel. Coordinate requests and authorize recruitment and placement of temporary personnel, with the approval of the executive director/CEO.
• Recommend, prepare, and maintain accurate statistical information on all personnel, and submit the necessary statistical reports required by county, state and federal authorities.
• Oversee workers compensation.
• Ensure the maximum operating efficiency and maintenance of the Association’s facilities.
• Assist auditor once a year with information needs.
• Create pay forms for benefit payments and green action forms as needed for payroll in absence of HR.
• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries.
• Develop, revise and recommend policy and procedures related to employment and personnel.
• Provide timely and accurate guidance to other staff in the HR department.
• Provide accurate and timely information to staff regarding HR and benefits.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Perform other duties assigned by Executive Director/CEO.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in human resources, leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in human resources.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in talent acquisition and/or performance management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Certifications: PHR / SPHR or HRCP.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated knowledge of labor relations, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation administration and employment law compliance.

Competencies: Interpersonal communication, persuasion and influence, written communication, verbal communication, conflict resolution, organization, priority setting and multitasking.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Timothy Purnell at  ea@njsba.org by Dec. 1, 2024.

NJSBA complies with the “New Jersey First Act.” This Act requires all NJSBA employees, hired on or after Sept. 1, 2011, to currently reside in New Jersey or relocate within one year of their hire date.