Human Resources Manager - District Central Office (SLC) at Lees Summit R-7 School District

2025-26 School Year

244 days/years

8 hours/day

Position Start Date: January 2, 2026

Purpose Statement

The job of Human Resources Manager was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the delivery of human resource services with specific responsibility for providing information to employees regarding policies and regulations; addressing a variety of issues and/or providing general support; and assisting in ensuring that personnel functions conform to all applicable regulatory requirements.

This job reports to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Essential Functions

• Communicates with other employees, departments, administrators, applicants and the public for the purpose of providing information and assistance concerning employment, recruitment, personnel records and related legal requirements.
• Coordinates employment process (e.g. writing/editing job descriptions, advertising, processing applications, preparing screening criteria, administering/evaluating tests, scheduling interviews, etc.) for the purpose of meeting district staffing requirements while complying with established guidelines.
• Develops a wide variety of written materials (e.g. board personnel report, forms, procedures, brochures, pamphlets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Informs employees and applicants regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or referring to someone else if appropriate.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. vacancy listings, applicant tracking, payroll information, disability information, work agreements, work calendars, etc.) for the purpose of providing accurate information in compliance with established guidelines.
• Monitors a variety of processes (e.g. application, eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient processing of applicants and employees in addressing position requirements and adhering to legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Oversees new employee orientation (e.g. introducing personnel, payroll, and benefit policies; assisting with enrollment forms, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring employees are knowledgeable of current practices and administrative processes.
• Oversees the work of assigned personnel with a variety of areas of responsibilities (e.g. advertising positions, processing applications, verifying employment, orientation, contracts, compensation schedule, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to district policies, relevant laws, contracts and agreements.
• Participates in meetings that involve a range of issues (e.g. personnel actions, regulatory requirements, actions involving outside agencies, inter-department needs, etc.) for the purpose of developing recommendations and/or supporting other staff.
• Prepares a variety of reports and related documents for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Researches information required to manage assignments including reviewing relevant policies and current practices for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, securing general information for planning and/or responding to requests.
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel and/or identifying the relevant issues and recommending a remediation plan.
• Serves as a liaison to committees and/or organizations on behalf of the department for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required for district operations.
• Supervises assigned personnel (e.g. recommending, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, monitoring work loads, and ensuring necessary department outcomes are achieved.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment; and utilizing pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: personnel practices applied within a school district environment; interpreting contract language; and codes, regulations & laws related to the job functions.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; working with detailed information and frequent interruptions; and adapting to changing priorities.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Community College and/or Vocational School degree with study in job related area.

Equivalency: None Specified

Required Testing None Specified
Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified
Certificates & Licenses None Specified
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status Exempt