About this role
Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026
AZ Big Media's Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026 Employment Type: Full-time
Base Salary: $114,141
Calendar: 2611 - 12-month administrator - 237 total work days, 24 paid holidays, 261 total paid days
Benefits: $200,000 district-provided life insurance, PTO, vacation, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, wellness
Performance Pay: Available annually
New Hire Experience: $400 for each full-time year of verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2800, Doctoral degree $1,500
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION: ADMINISTRATOR JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES SALARY: ADMINISTRATIVE RANGE 131 CALENDAR: 2611 Job Goal: The Human Resources Director is responsible for overseeing the human resources and payroll functions for the school district. This includes developing and implementing HR policies, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate with administrators, teachers, staff, and external partners. Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in related field, preferred
• Minimum of five years of successful Human Resources leadership experience, preferably in a school environment
• Knowledge of federal and Arizona state laws related to personnel law
Core Job Functions:
• Develop regulations, procedures and plans which reflect Board policy and provide maximum efficiency to support the educational program.
• Serve on and chair committees at the discretion of the Superintendent.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with administrators and other stakeholders to ensure policies align with district
• Provide guidance, training, and support to administrators and employees on HR-related matters, including conflict resolution, employee relations, and performance management.
• Conduct investigations and resolve employee complaints in a fair and timely manner.
• Oversee payroll processing, including salary and benefit administration.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Ensure district compliance with state and federal regulations, including Title IX, FERPA, and ADA.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities related to HR and payroll functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to HR and payroll staff.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and staff to promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Analyze HR and payroll data to inform district decision-making.
• Prepare and present reports to the Superintendent, Board of Education, and other stakeholders.
• Keep current with educational developments and literature in the field of education and participate in the affairs of state and national professional societies devoted to the advancement of public education.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others. Attend meetings and conferences which promote professional growth and will benefit the district.
• Maintain communication with other agencies and school districts to share and receive information of effective practices and extended support.
• Perform in other areas of responsibility as assigned by the Superintendent.
Core Values:
• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.
Professional Qualities:
• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures
Physical Requirements:
• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Notice of Nondiscrimination Chandler Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination practices: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, 1525 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224, Phone (480)812-7000 Aviso de no discriminación El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Chandler es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Prohibimos la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo,y brindamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a empleados y solicitantes sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, embarazo, edad, origen nacional, condición de discapacidad, información genética, condición de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley. Se ha designado a los siguientes empleados para atender las consultas relacionadas con las prácticas de no discriminación: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Recursos Humanos, 1525 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224; Teléfono: (480) 812-7000.
Job description updated 12/25/25