Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations
SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the Wicomico County Board of Education 2025-2026 Executive Salary Scale and includes benefit package.
HOURS
12 months, 260 days, 40 hours
Contract Unit: This position is exculded from all bargaining units.
FLSA: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in human resources management, business, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in personnel management, preferably in a school system.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Thorough knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of personnel administration and employee relations.
Thorough knowledge of public school systems organization and administration.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, employees, and the general public.
Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and studies and to prepare related reports and recommendations.
Advanced computer skills in the use of spreadsheets and business applications.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Must provide a cell phone for use on the job for which the employee will receive a stipend.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, oversee all human resource management and employee relation functions for Wicomico County Public Schools.
Supervise Human Resources staff and direct the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources & Employee Relations Department, including departmental work, goals, objectives, and procedures.
Administer all personnel functions, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and separation of employees.
Oversee Human Resource policy development, contract administration, and employee support services.
Plan, organize, and conduct collective bargaining negotiations and serve as Chief Negotiator for the Wicomico County Board of Education.
Interpret and administer negotiated agreements, resolve contract issues, and provide training on contracts, personnel policies, and applicable employment laws.
Serve as the primary liaison with employee associations regarding contract interpretation, working conditions, labor-management issues, and dispute resolution.
Act as the primary point of contact with Board of Education legal counsel and outside attorneys on personnel matters, including employee discipline, grievances, arbitrations, and litigation.
Direct and oversee internal investigations involving employee misconduct, policy violations, and workplace complaints in compliance with due process and legal requirements.
Oversee compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including administration of the interactive accommodation process and guidance to administrators.
Oversee the administration of employee leave programs, including leave related to the Family and Medical Leave Act, extended medical leave, workers’ compensation, and other approved leave programs.
Serve as the Title IX Coordinator-Staffing to coordinate employee-related harassment, discrimination, and retaliation matters with Title IX, equity, and compliance personnel.
Analyze workforce data to support staffing decisions, organizational planning, and succession initiatives.
Ensure the confidentiality, accuracy, retention, and lawful disclosure of personnel records in compliance with public records and privacy laws.
Monitor labor relations trends, arbitration decisions, and legislative developments impacting employee relations.
Support district initiatives under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future by promoting high-quality, diverse teachers and leaders and assisting with Career Ladder development and implementation.
Serve as the Wicomico County Public Schools representative for the Maryland Negotiation Service, Eastern Shore of Maryland Education Consortium, and other state associations.
Prepare and present personnel matters for monthly Board meetings.
Serve as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Perform other duties as assigned.
To request disability-related reasonable accommodations; please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.
*DEADLINE*
For primary consideration, application and all required documents should be received in the Human Resources office no later than 4:00 PM, January 26, 2026.