Director of Human Resources (Certificated and Classified) at Pittsburg Unified School District
About the Employer
Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is a K-12 district that serves the community of Pittsburg, California. The school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. PUSD is approximately 50 minutes from downtown San Francisco with a direct line on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Pittsburg Unified School District serves more than 11,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The District also provides our community with an outstanding public preschool program and award-winning adult education school (PAEC). The District Comprises: 8 Elementary Schools, 3 Junior High Schools, 1 Comprehensive High School, 1 Alternative Education High School, Adult Education, Independent study, Alternative learning experiences, and Early Childhood Education. The Pittsburg community values the quality of their school system and the opportunities provided to all children. We are thankful to our community and residents for supporting school bond measures and parcel taxes which help support the education of our scholars.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for the general administration of personnel, programs and risk management.
Requirements / Qualifications
Tentative Dates: First Round Interviews - June 17, 2025 Second Round Interviews - June 18, 2025 Resume Letter of Interest ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, plans, organizes and directs a comprehensive human resources program including the recruitment, selection, evaluation, classification of all employees, wage and salary administration, employee relations, collective bargaining, substitute management, health benefits, worker’s compensation; and performs such other related duties as may be assigned. • Administers all procedures and policies relative to both the classified and certificated personnel programs of the District in conformity with the requirements of appropriate Federal and State laws including the California Education Code and local Board policy. • Oversees all personnel actions including the assignment, transfer, reassignment, promotion, demotion, and discipline of personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree and three years personnel experience including supervision. • Master's and Administrative Credential preferred. • Experience with school or state agencies is desired • Recent experience as a Human Resources administrator. • Knowledge of and experience with current legislation related to certificated and classified personnel of the school district. • Knowledge and oversight of employer-employee relations matters. • Strategic and analytical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems and facilitate decision-making processes. • Previous experience working effectively with diverse groups. • Valid California Drivers License
Pittsburg Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activity or attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district. School personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Requirements / Qualifications
Tentative Dates: First Round Interviews - June 17, 2025 Second Round Interviews - June 18, 2025 Resume Letter of Interest ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, plans, organizes and directs a comprehensive human resources program including the recruitment, selection, evaluation, classification of all employees, wage and salary administration, employee relations, collective bargaining, substitute management, health benefits, worker’s compensation; and performs such other related duties as may be assigned. • Administers all procedures and policies relative to both the classified and certificated personnel programs of the District in conformity with the requirements of appropriate Federal and State laws including the California Education Code and local Board policy. • Oversees all personnel actions including the assignment, transfer, reassignment, promotion, demotion, and discipline of personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's Degree and three years personnel experience including supervision. • Master's and Administrative Credential preferred. • Experience with school or state agencies is desired • Recent experience as a Human Resources administrator. • Knowledge of and experience with current legislation related to certificated and classified personnel of the school district. • Knowledge and oversight of employer-employee relations matters. • Strategic and analytical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems and facilitate decision-making processes. • Previous experience working effectively with diverse groups. • Valid California Drivers License
Pittsburg Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This applies to all acts related to school activity or attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of the school district. School personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Comments and Other Information
Awarded the College Board’s Gaston Caperton Opportunity Honor Roll award in 2016 for expanding access to college, Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is one of 130 school districts across the nation recognized for creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students. PUSD is a K-12 district serving the community of Pittsburg, California. Founded in 1933, the school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. Comprised of eight elementary schools, three junior high schools, one comprehensive high school, one alternative education high school, an adult school, independent study options, and a preschool program, the school district serves more than 11,000 students. PUSD is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, fifty minutes outside of downtown San Francisco.
Comments and Other Information
Awarded the College Board’s Gaston Caperton Opportunity Honor Roll award in 2016 for expanding access to college, Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is one of 130 school districts across the nation recognized for creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students. PUSD is a K-12 district serving the community of Pittsburg, California. Founded in 1933, the school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. Comprised of eight elementary schools, three junior high schools, one comprehensive high school, one alternative education high school, an adult school, independent study options, and a preschool program, the school district serves more than 11,000 students. PUSD is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, fifty minutes outside of downtown San Francisco.
Application Deadline
6/15/2025 12:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/23/2025
Contact
Zachary Kahn
925-473-2331
925-473-2331
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
152,497 - 188,145 Annually
152,497 - 188,145 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Master $1,461.47 Doctorate $2,273.39 plus Fully Paid medical benefits, dental, & vision
Length of Work Year
260 Days
Employment Type
Full Time