DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

The Director of Human Resources shall be the single coordinator for all staff related issues, whether staff is Called, at will, or contract. The Director of Human Resources may form a commission, at his/her discretion, to assist in this function, but the Director of Human Resources will be the only authoritative source for staff-related issues. These issues will include, but are not necessarily limited to: salaries, wages, allowances, and other compensation; medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance plans; employer- and/or staff funded pension and other retirement plans; and all other staff related elements as are contained in the “Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School Staff Handbook”. This responsibility will consist of collecting information from and disseminating information to staff; identifying, comparing, and recommending staff benefits to the Board of Directors to serve the best interests of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and its staff; seeking advice for and providing advice to the Board of Directors on all staff-related matters; acting as the single point of contact between the staff and the Board of Directors on all staff-related matters; maintaining all staff-related records including all legally required forms and other documents; and maintaining and publishing the “Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School Staff Handbook”. The Director of Human Resources shall also serve as the legal representative of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the Board of Directors for all legal matters relating to staff and, as informed and directed by the Board of Directors, shall have full authority to convey and communicate all necessary and appropriate information to such other agencies, organizations, and individuals as may be required by law. For such purpose(s), the Director of Human Resources shall also be designated the official Custodian of Records for all staff related records.