Assistant Superintendent/Chief of Human Resources Job at Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES (Schenectady)

Job Description

The Schenectady City School District, serving more than 9,000 students across an incredibly diverse PreK–12 community, is guided by a deep commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, safe, and supported. We work intentionally so that race, economics, disability, language, and other identity factors never predict a student’s access, experience, or achievement. As a restorative practice district, we honor relationships, community wisdom, and the lived experiences of our students, families, and staff. We expect all leaders to understand how systems influence outcomes and to cultivate workplaces grounded in belonging, fairness, and dignity. The ideal candidate leads with integrity, approaches people with respect, meets individuals where they are, and guides them toward growth while maintaining neutral, factual, unbiased, and consistent processes in all HR matters.

Job Responsibility

Establishes the vision and strategy for all human capital operations across the district
Fosters a high-performing, inclusive, and relationship-centered organizational culture
Oversees the full scope of Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, labor relations, civil service processes, certification, APPR and tenure compliance, compensation and benefits, data systems, professional growth pathways, and customer service
Leads a districtwide strategy to attract, hire, develop, and retain high-quality and diverse talent
Serves on the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team
Partners with building and district leaders to align staffing and human capital planning to student needs
Provides supervision, coaching, and development for HR staff
Oversees HR operations including budgeting, workflow systems, customer service, and continuous improvement
Develops HR-related policies and presents updates to the Board of Education
Cultivates a positive, respectful, inclusive workplace culture
Implements proactive strategies to build robust and diverse talent pipelines
Develops career pathways, succession planning models, and “grow your own” initiatives
Ensures hiring practices are grounded in consistency, transparency, and fairness
Oversees accurate and timely personnel transactions
Maintains strong partnerships with higher education institutions, residency programs, and recruitment partners
Oversees the Teachers of Tomorrow Grant Program, Teacher Residency Grant Program
Serves as liaison to the Schenectady Civil Service Commission
Oversees NYS certification compliance using the TEACH system
Ensures proper implementation of APPR timelines, documentation, tenure processes, and probationary requirements
Maintains accurate seniority lists, evaluations, and regulatory records
Ensures district-wide adherence to OSHA, EEO, ERISA, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Workplace Violence Prevention Act, and all relevant laws and policies
Serves as the Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Coordinator
Acts as lead advisor on employee relations, conflict resolution, and restorative approaches
Oversees investigations involving all employee groups
Builds collaborative relationships with bargaining units and contributes to negotiations, grievance processes, and contract interpretation
Develops mentoring, induction, and leadership development programs
Works to create a workplace climate where staff feel heard, valued, supported, and able to grow
Oversees wage and salary systems and regularly analyzes labor market trends
Partners with the Business Office on staffing budgets, workforce forecasting, and strategic allocation of human capital resources
Manages benefits programs, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and tuition reimbursement
Provides leadership for HR data systems, ensuring alignment with payroll, finance, certification, and reporting
Uses data to inform staffing decisions, address barriers, strengthen pipelines, and align resources with district priorities
Ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and audit readiness across all HR data systems
Ensures professional, timely, and respectful customer service to all employees, families, community members, and partners
Models and reinforces a culture in which every interaction reflects respect, clarity, and restorative communication

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Human Resources, Education Administration, or a closely related field and four (4) years of HR management, personnel administration, or labor relations experience in a school district or the public sector
OR Bachelor’s degree in the above fields and six (6) years of experience as defined
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined above
Extensive knowledge of NYSED requirements, Civil Service regulations, APPR, certification, and federal/state HR law
Demonstrated success leading HR systems in diverse, urban settings
Ability to maintain consistent, factual, unbiased, and transparent processes
Deep understanding of how to build belonging, fairness, and trust across a multicultural workforce
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills grounded in empathy and professionalism
Experience building staff pipelines, leadership development systems, and collaborative labor partnerships
Commitment to reflective practice, continuous learning, and community-informed leadership

Nice to have

NYS SDA, SDL, or SDBL certification
Experience working in an urban PreK–12 school district
Training or background in restorative practices, inclusion, and human-centered leadership
Senior-level HR leadership experience in a PreK–12 school district
minimum of three (3) years preferred

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