Bethel School District
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Bethel School District, Spanaway, Washington, United States, 98387
Assistant Director of Human Resources – Bethel School District
Under the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director provides leadership and operational support across all major functions including investigations, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, training, and policy implementation.
Interviews will take place on Friday, January 9th; selected candidates will be contacted by midweek.
Essential Functions
Conduct investigations involving complaints, allegations, and policy violations, ensuring thorough documentation and providing recommendations for review.
Draft and prepare high‑stakes HR documents, including administrative leave notices, disciplinary actions, memoranda of understanding, grievance responses, and related legal documentation.
Advise supervisors and administrators on discipline, employee performance, corrective action, and personnel management.
Facilitate conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative conversations among staff.
Manage sexual misconduct background checks and related compliance requirements.
Support labor relations functions, including contract interpretation, grievance processing, and advising supervisors on application of collective bargaining agreements.
Support district‑level civil rights work, including EEOC/affirmative action planning, reporting, and related responsibilities, and compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws.
Regularly consult with legal counsel on relevant matters.
Lead and manage recruitment efforts, including screening, hiring processes, hiring events/job fairs, and ensuring compliance with state and district requirements.
Review hiring packets, verify candidate background results, and ensure compliance and accuracy in personnel actions.
Support staffing analysis and workflow improvement for positions.
Oversee District’s New Employee Orientation (NEO) and contribute to districtwide onboarding processes for all staff groups.
Provide training and guidance to district leaders, supervisors, and staff on HR processes, compliance, performance management, and personnel expectations.
Assist in the design, selection, implementation, and communication of HR programs, processes, and policies.
Assist the Director in labor relations activities, including preparing for collective bargaining, gathering and analyzing contract‑related data, drafting proposals, and supporting labor‑management meetings.
Query personnel databases and conduct data analysis to support HR decision‑making, reporting, and special projects.
Represent the Human Resources Department and the District, as needed, on committees/district initiatives, at conferences, and professional meetings.
Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Reporting Relationships This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.
Mental Demands Experiences frequent interruptions; must meet deadlines; maintain attention to detail; regularly engage with individuals experiencing conflict, distress, or sensitive personal issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, Education, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, school administration, or related leadership roles involving investigations, supervision, and employee relations.
Three (3) years of supervising or leading others.
Experience supporting or administering employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, or labor‑management relations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a K‑12 public education environment.
HELP credentials.
SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SPHR, or comparable HR certification.
Washington State Administrator Certificate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws, regulations, and HR policies.
Ability to conduct fair, thorough investigations and prepare accurate documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to provide clear, balanced, and legally sound HR guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting professional correspondence, reports, and HR documents.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and district policies.
Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and support labor‑management processes.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, HRIS systems, and digital workflow platforms.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Licenses / Special Requirements Requires fingerprinting and a background check to ensure no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
Unit Affiliation This is a non‑union, Manager Level 1, exempt position.
Conditions The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Wages and Benefits Annual salary: $140,173.00.
Benefits include insurance, retirement plans, paid time off/vacation, and paid holidays. Details available upon request.
Application Procedure Apply online.
Non‑Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender‑Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253‑800‑2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253‑800‑2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson‑Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253‑800‑2301. All individuals may be reached at 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about nondiscrimination and sex‑based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
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Under the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director provides leadership and operational support across all major functions including investigations, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, training, and policy implementation.
Interviews will take place on Friday, January 9th; selected candidates will be contacted by midweek.
Essential Functions
Conduct investigations involving complaints, allegations, and policy violations, ensuring thorough documentation and providing recommendations for review.
Draft and prepare high‑stakes HR documents, including administrative leave notices, disciplinary actions, memoranda of understanding, grievance responses, and related legal documentation.
Advise supervisors and administrators on discipline, employee performance, corrective action, and personnel management.
Facilitate conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative conversations among staff.
Manage sexual misconduct background checks and related compliance requirements.
Support labor relations functions, including contract interpretation, grievance processing, and advising supervisors on application of collective bargaining agreements.
Support district‑level civil rights work, including EEOC/affirmative action planning, reporting, and related responsibilities, and compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws.
Regularly consult with legal counsel on relevant matters.
Lead and manage recruitment efforts, including screening, hiring processes, hiring events/job fairs, and ensuring compliance with state and district requirements.
Review hiring packets, verify candidate background results, and ensure compliance and accuracy in personnel actions.
Support staffing analysis and workflow improvement for positions.
Oversee District’s New Employee Orientation (NEO) and contribute to districtwide onboarding processes for all staff groups.
Provide training and guidance to district leaders, supervisors, and staff on HR processes, compliance, performance management, and personnel expectations.
Assist in the design, selection, implementation, and communication of HR programs, processes, and policies.
Assist the Director in labor relations activities, including preparing for collective bargaining, gathering and analyzing contract‑related data, drafting proposals, and supporting labor‑management meetings.
Query personnel databases and conduct data analysis to support HR decision‑making, reporting, and special projects.
Represent the Human Resources Department and the District, as needed, on committees/district initiatives, at conferences, and professional meetings.
Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Reporting Relationships This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.
Mental Demands Experiences frequent interruptions; must meet deadlines; maintain attention to detail; regularly engage with individuals experiencing conflict, distress, or sensitive personal issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, Education, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, school administration, or related leadership roles involving investigations, supervision, and employee relations.
Three (3) years of supervising or leading others.
Experience supporting or administering employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, or labor‑management relations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a K‑12 public education environment.
HELP credentials.
SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SPHR, or comparable HR certification.
Washington State Administrator Certificate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws, regulations, and HR policies.
Ability to conduct fair, thorough investigations and prepare accurate documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to provide clear, balanced, and legally sound HR guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting professional correspondence, reports, and HR documents.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and district policies.
Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and support labor‑management processes.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, HRIS systems, and digital workflow platforms.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Licenses / Special Requirements Requires fingerprinting and a background check to ensure no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.
Unit Affiliation This is a non‑union, Manager Level 1, exempt position.
Conditions The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Wages and Benefits Annual salary: $140,173.00.
Benefits include insurance, retirement plans, paid time off/vacation, and paid holidays. Details available upon request.
Application Procedure Apply online.
Non‑Discrimination Policy Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender‑Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253‑800‑2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253‑800‑2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson‑Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253‑800‑2301. All individuals may be reached at 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about nondiscrimination and sex‑based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
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