Director, Human Resources at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is seeking an experienced, adaptable, and visionary Director to help lead our HR, Risk Management, and Credentials Department within the Administrative Services Division. The HR Director will work closely with senior department and division leaders to implement and refine policies, procedures, and strategic goals, playing a vital role in shaping our workforce and organizational culture. Areas of responsibility may include a variety within the full range of department responsibilities, such as recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, professional learning, special projects, employee relations, investigations, negotiations, HR records, compliance, classification and compensation, data and reporting, leave management, accommodations, benefits, risk management, safety, and credentials.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities: • At least six years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including administrative leadership. • The equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, business administration, public administration, organizational development, or a related field. Professional experience in a public school setting is preferred. There is a supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your response should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe the areas of responsibility within Human Resources in which you have held a leadership role.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities: • At least six years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including administrative leadership. • The equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, business administration, public administration, organizational development, or a related field. Professional experience in a public school setting is preferred. There is a supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your response should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe the areas of responsibility within Human Resources in which you have held a leadership role.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
12/30/2024 10:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
10/30/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$169,752 - $206,796 Annually
$169,752 - $206,796 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 41 - Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.