The Los Angeles Unified School District’s
Personnel Commission is seeking a
Personnel Director
(salary: $159,700 - $199,000)
Apply now: We anticipate closing filing as early as mid-May
A HIGHLY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
LAUSD’s Personnel Director reports directly to the Personnel Commission and leads a talented team of
more than 140 human resources management, technical and support staff. This vacancy is due to the upcoming retirement of the current Personnel Director, Dr. Janalyn Glymph. We hope to be able to hire the
Director in sufficient time to allow for continuity and a smooth transition.
The Personnel Director oversees all departments within the Personnel Commission including recruitment
and selection, classification and compensation, employment assignments and transactions, appeals, and
staff development. The Director represents the Personnel Commission in interactions with the Board of
Education, the Superintendent, and the collective bargaining units. The Director provides the strategic
vision to champion the Merit System on behalf of employees, the District itself, and in supporting District
operations needed to launch a world-class education system.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this critical role has a very broad strategic perspective and superb communications
skills that are needed to successfully navigate the very complex organizational landscape that is unique to
LAUSD. This person must partner successfully with a wide variety of contacts, provide expert advice, and
be a thought-leader within his/her areas of expertise, including comprehensive knowledge of all of the
areas of HR.
The Personnel Commission is seeking a collaborative, adaptable leader with strong public sector
experience, as well as a clear understanding of LAUSD’s mission, goals, and the Commission’s operational
activities. This person must have a proven track record of building and maintaining healthy, productive
relationships within a strong collective bargaining environment, preferably with a large school district,
and should be well-versed in the laws, rules, and legal interpretations related to classified employment
and employer/employee relations. This person must also skillfully balance the needs and perspectives of
various stakeholders through re-engineering, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility.
“This is an exciting time for the Los Angeles Unified School District as well as
the Personnel Commission. The climate is complex, but full of opportunities
to make a real difference in the lives of our students through our employees.
It has been an honor to have worked closely with such a stellar Personnel
Commission team as we have pursued rich and impactful ways to increase
our value in those areas most critical to HR success. I look forward to
transitioning with the new Director to advance our existing
accomplishments, as well as to propel the Commission’s commitment to
excellence and pace-setting endeavors to new heights.”
 Janalyn Glymph, Personnel Director, LAUSD Personnel Commission
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A graduate degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a degree in I/O
psychology, public administration with a major in HR, law or related field. Two years of the required
experience may substitute for the graduate degree.
Experience: Seven years of executive or managerial experience in HR
work (in a school district with an ADA of 40,000 or more or with a
governmental agency or private firm with over 5,000 employees) that
involved overseeing professional and support employees and that
provided knowledge of administration and management techniques
and classification, compensation, recruitment, selection, assignments,
employee transactions, labor contract negotiation, or staff
development. Up to five years of the required professional HR
experience may be substituted by managerial experience at LAUSD at
the Branch Director level or above. Four years of the professional HR
experience may be substituted by a doctorate in a closely related field.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The District offers a generous and comprehensive salary and benefits package:
• Salary Range is $159,700 - $199,000 annually
• Retirement benefits are provided through the California Public Employees Retirement System
(CalPERS) at 2% at 55 for PERS Classic members; 2% at 60 for non-PERS members
• Insurance includes District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision
plans for you and your dependents (at no added cost to you), and life insurance plans
• Vacation is provided with 24 days of paid vacation per year
• Holidays include 12 paid holidays per year
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this exciting career opportunity
with LAUSD, please email your resume and cover
letter to the firm handling this process:
[email protected]
Please apply ASAP as filing may close, and the initial
phase of the assessment process may begin as early as
mid-May. Be sure to clearly show how you meet ALL of
the minimum qualifications outlined above. Individuals
who are most qualified can anticipate being invited to
participate in one or more assessments which will be
held at our downtown offices, most likely in mid-June. Upon completion of a thorough reference
and/or background/credit check, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin work in
early-August 2015.