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Marmon

Director, Human Resources

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Director, Human Resources with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUST RESIDE WITHIN ... This is a highly visible leadership role that combines HR leadership, labor relations expertise ...

UTLX

Director, Human Resources

Chicago, IL · On-site

Director, Human Resources with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX)BASIC REQUIREMENTS:MUST RESIDE WITHIN ... This is a highly visible leadership role that combines HR leadership, labor relations expertise ...

pelican

Director, Human Resources

South Deerfield, MA · On-site

Director, Human Resources Location : South Deerfield, MA Company : Pelican Who We Are: At Pelican ... Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and ...

Generac

Director Human Resources

Whitewater, WI · On-site

The Director provides expert guidance in employee relations, leadership development, talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce planning while driving consistent HR practices across ...

pelican

Director, Human Resources

South Deerfield, MA · On-site

Director, Human Resources Location : South Deerfield, MA Company : Pelican Who We Are: At Pelican ... Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and ...

pelican

Director, Human Resources

South Deerfield, MA · On-site

Director, Human Resources Location : South Deerfield, MA Company : Pelican Who We Are: At Pelican ... Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and ...

pelican

Director, Human Resources

South Deerfield, MA · On-site

Director, Human Resources Location : South Deerfield, MA Company : Pelican Who We Are: At Pelican ... Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and ...

pelican

Director, Human Resources

South Deerfield, MA · On-site

Director, Human Resources Location : South Deerfield, MA Company : Pelican Who We Are: At Pelican ... Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and ...

pelican

Director, Human Resources

South Deerfield, MA · On-site

Director, Human Resources Location : South Deerfield, MA Company : Pelican Who We Are: At Pelican ... Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director human relations in the United States is $100,880.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector Human RelationsHuman Resources Manager
CredentialsBachelor’s degree; often advanced HR certificationsBachelor’s degree; HR certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, executive meetingsOperational HR activities, team management
Employer & Industry UsageLarge organizations, corporate sectorsVariety of organizations, including small to medium
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in HRManaging HR functions and policies

The Director Human Relations typically holds a strategic leadership role, focusing on organizational culture, employee relations, and policy development at an executive level. In contrast, a Human Resources Manager handles day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, employee onboarding, and compliance. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope, responsibilities, and level of strategic involvement.

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Director, Human Resources/Employee Relations

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

Washtenaw Intermediate School District
Education • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Washtenaw Intermediate School Districtexternal

$109K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
8/27/2026
Location:
Earhart Administration Building
District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools
POSITION TITLE: Director, Human Resources/Employee Relations
FTE: 1.0
POSITION LOCATION: Human Resource/Employee Relations
SALARY RANGE: $109,000 - $131,950 (Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Assistant Superintendent HR/ER
QUALIFICATIONS:
The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any of which may be waived by the Board of Education in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BA in Human Resources, Education or other related field
  • Master's degree or higher with an emphasis in personnel and/or labor relations, school administration or comparable alternative preferred
  • At least 5 years of senior management experience; at least 2 years in Human Resource/Labor Relations is preferred, including managing an office of 6-10 employees.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of Human Resource policies, practices and procedures related to benefits and payroll; and familiarity with school accounting.
  • Ability to work effectively with the executive staff and district administrative teams.
  • A high level of administrative skills in leadership, planning, coordinating, implementing, and directing etc. to ensure compliance with all district policies and practices as well as state and federal employment statutes.
  • Must be skilled in conflict resolution to bring about resolution to a myriad of issues that develop in a unionized environment and develop alternative and reasonable solutions to these issues.
  • Must have an extensive knowledge of state and federal employment compliance and labor laws.
  • Must have a demonstrated skill in collective bargaining with a variety of employee groups including both certified and non-certified.
  • Must have successful experience with ongoing labor relations, contract administration, and grievance processing.
  • Must possess a good understanding of technology and an ability to quickly learn a number of personnel technology processes that are used for day to day personnel/labor relations issues.
  • Must have effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have professional maturity and high levels of discretion, integrity, and organizational skills and, a clear understanding and acceptance of the heavy workload and substantial time commitment beyond a "normal" work week.
  • A solid understanding of process and procedures for recruitment, selection, induction, and assignment of employees.
  • A working understanding of the various personnel issues such as compensation, benefits, worker compensation, unemployment, etc, in order to be able to supervise the work in those areas.
  • A demonstrated ability to effectively anticipate, develop, communicate, and implement the strategic goals of the district.
  • Lead process for recruitment and selection of school administrators.
  • Working knowledge of employee evaluation processes, including teacher and administrator evaluation.
  • Working knowledge of Workers' Comp, Section 504, ADA and Title IX.
  • Experience conducting investigations

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinates hiring of professional and support staff with other HR personnel. Assist in the hiring of administrators, supervisors . Coordinates the process of employee resignations, terminations and leaves.
  • Coordinates and oversees the Worker's Compensation Program.
  • Processes recommendations for the discipline and/or termination of employees, assembling substantiating information, and arranging and conducting conferences and hearings.
  • Manages grievances and cases which result in arbitration and mediation.
  • Assists in negotiations with collective bargaining units to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement on wages, hours and working conditions of employees represented by the bargaining units.
  • Coordinates contract administration with employee classifications.
  • Maintains up-to-date District Policy and Procedure Manuals.
  • Assists in screening and reviewing job applicants and identifies candidates. Schedules and conducts interviews.
  • Assists in the teacher evaluation process and administrator evaluation process.
  • Monitors and evaluates problems, conditions and needs of the Human Resources Department
  • Manages compliance issues including, but not limited to, Title IX, Section 504, Right to Know , Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment, etc.
  • Attends School Board meetings as necessary and serves to actively improve communication, cooperation, and planning in the District.
  • Ensures proper adherence to District Policy and procedures and ensures proper adherence to applicable contract language that is in effect for the District.
  • Serves as Compliance Officer for Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Regular and consistent attendance
  • Other duties as assigned.

A successful candidate for this position has demonstrated the ability to:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, analyze, and interpret financial statements, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
REASONING ABILITY:
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Broad knowledge of technology applications.
Knowledge of school software systems.
Self starter and demonstrates initiative.
Demonstrated experience in problem solving.
Perform duties with awareness of all district mission, requirements and Board of Education goals and policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in this environment is usually quiet.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must apply online at A2Schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings

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