Director of Human Resources
Great Falls Public Schools · District Offices Building, United States Of America · Onsite
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Great Falls Public Schools · District Offices Building, United States Of America · Onsite
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Administration/Director of Human Resources - Date Posted:
11/3/2025 - Location:
District Offices Building - Closing Date:
11/17/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide - Provides overall leadership, oversight of the Human Resource Department and Payroll for the purpose of ensuring that the Departments outcome are achieved
- Directs and participates in the formulation, interpretation and implementation of applicable human resource policies, ensuring adherence to District, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
- Directs, manages, and oversees the implementation of personnel policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and related actions
- Manages the various processes associated with the employee benefit plans
- Responsible for health plan administration of a self-insured health plan
- Recommends and develops policies, procedures and/or actions
- Provides oversight and leadership in the management, allocation and transfers of personnel
- Manages the various processes regarding employee leaves
- Manages the various processes regarding employee separation
- Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records
- Responsible for hiring, training and managing the crossing guards
- Supervises the District’s substitute placement personnel, practices and processes for teachers, teacher aides, paraeducators and crossing guards
- Facilitates or co-facilitates various District committees and activities
- Regularly participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars
- Develops, recommends, and administers assigned department budgets and collaborates with the Director of Business Operations
- Prepares a wide variety of complex written materials
- Researches information for a variety of purposes
- Responds to written and verbal inquires from a variety of internal and external sources
- Creates opportunities for public input and involvement
- Participates in professional organizations that enhance education and technical expertise
- Performs such other duties as may be required by the Superintendent of Schools
- Knowledge of theory, principles, practices and techniques of human resource administration
- Knowledge of state and federal law, Board policies, and collective bargaining agreements as they relate to human resources
- Demonstrated ability to be a creative, goal-oriented, strategic thinker with a collaborative, pro-active attitude
- Ability to write well
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with others to include the facilitation of large and small group processes
- Demonstrated ability to work with business, community, and public entities
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to function independently
- Ability to effectively use software and programs standard to the position to include a complex employee information system
- Knowledge of the basic practices of confidentiality to include knowing the difference between private and public information.
- Understanding public schools, the link with the Great Falls community, and the internal and external communication needs
- Ability to promote and follow policy and procedure
- Strong presentation skills
- Provides overall leadership and oversight of the Human Resource and Payroll Departments for the purpose of ensuring that the Departments outcome are achieved
- Directs and participates in the formulation, interpretation and implementation of applicable human resource and personnel policies, ensuring adherence to District, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
- Directs, manages, and oversees the implementation of personnel policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and related actions
- Recommends and develops policies, procedures and/or actions when required or when new procedures will aid in a more efficient operation.
- Establishes and maintains an effective system for internal and external communications
- Organizes and participates in collective bargaining processes
- Coordinates the recruitment processes (e.g. advertising vacancies, attending job fairs, screening applicants, conducting interviews, making recommendations for hire, orienting new employees, etc.)
- Oversees the appropriate processing of employee paperwork for job entry and ensures the verification of experience forms and college transcripts for correct salary placement
- Manages the various processes associated with the establishment and maintenance of wage and salary plans and cost-outs
- Manages the various processes associated with the employee benefit plans such as health insurance, flexible benefit plans and VEBA
- Provides oversight and leadership in the management, allocation and transfers of personnel to schools and departments
- Manages the various processes regarding employee leaves and related documentation
- Manages the various processes regarding employee separation (retirement, resignation, termination, etc.) to include Board action for any needed Reduction in Force procedures
- Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. background information, personnel files, vacancy listings, applicant tracking, substitute acquisition system, HR website, etc.) in order to provide accurate information in compliance with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Develops and disseminates appropriate personnel handbooks and manuals as needed to implement applicable District, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
- Consults, advises and assists administrators on a wide variety of personnel issues
- Investigates complaints or concerns and develops appropriate courses of action based on the investigation results
- Facilitates a wide variety of informational meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.
- Directly and through subordinates supervises assigned professional and technical employees; establishes criteria for acceptable work behavior and performance; evaluates work of subordinates by comparing work quality to performance standards; coaches and counsels employees to encourage exceptional performance and improvement in areas of individual weakness.
- Monitors employee absenteeism and takes general or specific action as necessary
- Supervises the District’s substitute placement personnel, practices and processes for teachers, teacher aides and paraeducators
- Facilitates or co-facilitates District committees and activities:
- Labor Management Communications Committee (meets quarterly)
- Health Insurance Committee (meets monthly)
- School Calendar Committee (meets three time yearly)
- Administrative Hearing Panel (meets as necessary)
- Retirement/Longevity Reception (annual)
- New Teacher Training (annual)
- Other ad hoc as necessary and/or assigned
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding personnel and human resource matters
- Informs the Executive Cabinet and Board of Trustees of the human resources and personnel operations of the District
- Assists in the preparation of the School Board meeting agendas and prepares appropriate reports to include the Personnel Action Report (twice monthly) and others as appropriate.
- Develops, recommends, and administers assigned department budgets and collaborates with the Director of Business Operations regarding District budgets to ensure that allocations are accurate, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel. Maintains contact with other school districts, colleges and universities, governmental agencies and other associations in the area of personnel management
- Prepares a wide variety of complex written materials (e.g. plans, budgets, investigative reports, analyses recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions
- Researches information for a variety of purposes to include the response to internal and external inquiries
- Responds to written and verbal inquires from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. staffing, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests, etc.) for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a remediation plan.
- Creates opportunities for public input and involvement.
- Participates in professional organizations that enhance education and technical expertise.
- Performs such other duties as may be required by the Superintendent of Schools.
- Knowledge of theory, principles, practices and techniques of human resource administration. Examples include:
- Employee evaluation
- Ethics
- Human motivation
- Interest Based Bargaining and other negotiation techniques
- Interpersonal relations
- Mediation and problem solving
- Recruitment and retainment of employees
- Knowledge of state and federal law and Board policies that relate to human resources. Examples include:
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Montana Codes Annotated related to public employees, schools, teachers, retirement systems, etc.
- American Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
- Title IX
- Unemployment insurance and law and related best practice
- Workers’ compensation insurance and law and related best practice
- Demonstrated ability to be a creative, goal-oriented, strategic thinker with a collaborative, pro-active attitude
- Ability to write well
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with others to include the facilitation of large and small group processes
- Demonstrated ability to work with business, community, and public entities
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to function independently
- Ability to effectively use software and programs standard to the position to include a complex employee information system
- Knowledge of the basic practices of confidentiality to include knowing the difference between private and public information.
- Understanding public schools, the link with the Great Falls community, and the internal and external communication needs
- Ability to promote and follow policy and procedure
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education, personnel administration, business, public administration or a closely related field; or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in and/or familiarity with human resources
- Master’s degree in education, public administration, business, public administration or closely related field
- PHR or SPHR certification
- Significant experience leading/managing in a public school setting
| Director of Human Resources | JobID: 3487 |
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
As a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for planning, directing and integrating the broad and comprehensive human resource and personnel services of Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS) to ensure that GFPS derives maximum educational dividends from prudent management of the District’s human resources and to ensure that GFPS is the employer of choice for every skilled and committed person who wants to work in the field of education in Montana.
The Human Resource Director has a major role in supporting the District’s efforts in maintaining positive employee relations; for monitoring internal and external compliance issues; and serving as a key resource person for any and all issues within the realm of human resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES (See job description for a complete listing):
JOB REQUIREMENTS (see job description for a complete listing):
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education, personnel administration, business, public administration or a closely related field; or demonstrated equivalent experience
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in and/or familiarity with human resources
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in education, business, public administration or closely related field
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification(s)
Experience leading/managing in a public-school setting
EMPLOYMENT: District-wide
12 Month, Full-Time, Contracted
SALARY: Starting annual base salary $120,993. depending upon experience
Position requires Montana Public Employee Retirement Administration System (MPERA) participation
CLOSING DATE: Monday, November 17, 2025
APPLICATION DETAILS:
An on-line District Application including cover letter, and resume, and two (2) letters of recommendation To submit an application go to www.gfps.k12.mt.us, click on Employment.
| SUPERINTENDENT |
| DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES |
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
As a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for planning, directing and integrating the broad and comprehensive human resource and personnel services of Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS) to ensure that GFPS derives maximum educational dividends from prudent management of the District’s human resources and to ensure that GFPS is the employer of choice for every skilled and committed person who wants to work in the field of education in Montana.
The Human Resource Director has a major role in supporting the District’s efforts in maintaining positive employee relations; for monitoring internal and external compliance issues; and serving as a key resource person for any and all issues within the realm of human resources.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
