Topeka USD 501
The Chief Compliance Officer assists the Superintendent in effective and efficient management of the district’s human resource services and completes internal financial and human resource audits.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees the Administrators in the Human Resource department.
Collaborates with staff in the Finance Department.
Collaborates closely with the associate superintendent for teaching and learning, the assistant superintendent and lead staff for school-based staffing to ensure effective classroom ratios and fiscal controls.
Leads human resources compliance systems; assesses and reports to the associate superintendent on program/process effectiveness for comparability reports, highly qualified staffing and systems impacting teaching and learning.
Collaborates with the district negotiator for compliance with district policies and staffing requirements.
Provides guidance and oversight of international staff recruitment and retention systems and collaborates with the immigration attorney and the district attorney on hiring processes and legal compliance.
Implements industry best practices in human resources for effective reporting, recruitment and retention of staff.
Implements onboarding, exit and retention surveys.
Develops and leads strategic compliance plans, including incident prevention efforts, and makes recommendations to leadership.
Performs quality oversight of departmental work products/output; plans, documents and communicates department work, noting accountable direct reports and deadlines.
Collaborates with management to set the Human Resources strategic vision and culture for the organization.
Trains staff in providing a work environment and culture that is student‑focused and results‑oriented.
Participates with the Superintendent and other executive staff in strategic planning, policy development and problem resolution of complex issues and needs.
Implements strategic initiatives, including creating a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Manages the Workforce Analysis and oversees compliance, including affirmative action for protected veterans, Title IX, Equal Employment Opportunity and other applicable regulations.
Oversees EEO and Title IX matters as a result of claims of harassment, discrimination, assault and other objections filed by students, faculty, staff and supervisors.
Ensures Human Resource investigatory processes, notification, reporting and documentation comply with state, district and federal regulations and statutes.
Serves as a resource for staff on protected class discrimination, harassment and Title IX issues.
Supports internal and external audits by providing required payroll and benefits documentation.
Completes internal audits.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and payroll/HRIS systems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s degree in human resources, business, finance, education or a related field.
5 years of relevant experience in human resources and finance.
Experience in accounting or a related field with finance experience, finance compliance, creation of policies.
Experience in ethics and compliance with large organizations—preferably in education—finance and human resources.
Strong analytical thinking skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with groups.
Monitor the human resources department budget, including auditing systems and financial expenditures for staffing.
Extensive knowledge of human resource compliance and reporting requirements.
Experience in a compliance‑related role, including experience in the accounting, financial and Human Resources services industry‑leading teams.
Understanding of federal, state and local finance and Human Resources laws and regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them to the school organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate.
SHRM Certified.
Experience with human resource benefits administration and payroll integration for open enrollment.
Familiarity with KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System) reporting requirements.
Experience with HRIS reporting systems such as MUNIS.
Terms of Employment
12 months; Salary to be determined by the Board of Education commensurate with experience.
To apply for a position at Topeka Public Schools, please visit www.topekapublicschools.net, select Employment, and then Job Opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities
Oversees the Administrators in the Human Resource department.
Collaborates with staff in the Finance Department.
Collaborates closely with the associate superintendent for teaching and learning, the assistant superintendent and lead staff for school-based staffing to ensure effective classroom ratios and fiscal controls.
Leads human resources compliance systems; assesses and reports to the associate superintendent on program/process effectiveness for comparability reports, highly qualified staffing and systems impacting teaching and learning.
Collaborates with the district negotiator for compliance with district policies and staffing requirements.
Provides guidance and oversight of international staff recruitment and retention systems and collaborates with the immigration attorney and the district attorney on hiring processes and legal compliance.
Implements industry best practices in human resources for effective reporting, recruitment and retention of staff.
Implements onboarding, exit and retention surveys.
Develops and leads strategic compliance plans, including incident prevention efforts, and makes recommendations to leadership.
Performs quality oversight of departmental work products/output; plans, documents and communicates department work, noting accountable direct reports and deadlines.
Collaborates with management to set the Human Resources strategic vision and culture for the organization.
Trains staff in providing a work environment and culture that is student‑focused and results‑oriented.
Participates with the Superintendent and other executive staff in strategic planning, policy development and problem resolution of complex issues and needs.
Implements strategic initiatives, including creating a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Manages the Workforce Analysis and oversees compliance, including affirmative action for protected veterans, Title IX, Equal Employment Opportunity and other applicable regulations.
Oversees EEO and Title IX matters as a result of claims of harassment, discrimination, assault and other objections filed by students, faculty, staff and supervisors.
Ensures Human Resource investigatory processes, notification, reporting and documentation comply with state, district and federal regulations and statutes.
Serves as a resource for staff on protected class discrimination, harassment and Title IX issues.
Supports internal and external audits by providing required payroll and benefits documentation.
Completes internal audits.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and payroll/HRIS systems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s degree in human resources, business, finance, education or a related field.
5 years of relevant experience in human resources and finance.
Experience in accounting or a related field with finance experience, finance compliance, creation of policies.
Experience in ethics and compliance with large organizations—preferably in education—finance and human resources.
Strong analytical thinking skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with groups.
Monitor the human resources department budget, including auditing systems and financial expenditures for staffing.
Extensive knowledge of human resource compliance and reporting requirements.
Experience in a compliance‑related role, including experience in the accounting, financial and Human Resources services industry‑leading teams.
Understanding of federal, state and local finance and Human Resources laws and regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them to the school organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate.
SHRM Certified.
Experience with human resource benefits administration and payroll integration for open enrollment.
Familiarity with KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System) reporting requirements.
Experience with HRIS reporting systems such as MUNIS.
Terms of Employment
12 months; Salary to be determined by the Board of Education commensurate with experience.
To apply for a position at Topeka Public Schools, please visit www.topekapublicschools.net, select Employment, and then Job Opportunities.
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