HR Functions and Positions (2) - Positions

Although not specific to the field of education, the Society for Human Resource Management - the world's largest HR organization - offers a list of positions associated with HR.  These include:

• President, CEO, Chairman, Partner, Principal
• Chief HR Officer
• Vice President of HR, Personnel
• Assistant/Associate Vice President of HR
• Director of HR, Personnel
• Assistant/Associate Director of HR
• Manager of HR, Personnel
• HR Generalist
• Supervisor
• Specialist
• Consultant
• Administrator
• Representative
• Legal Counsel 

Within schools, every educational leader has a role in human resources.  Besides the individuals who work directly in the HR department (payroll, etc.), superintendents and members of the board, principals, assistant principals, department chairs, and grade level leaders all have related responsibilities.