Charles Burton
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Results-driven HR Professional offering 14+ years in achieving positive human resources results. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Human Resources Officer
St. Louis Public Schools (2003 To Present)
02.2017 - Current
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance for over 65 locations.
- Designed and executed multi-level 'grow your own' teacher and paraprofessional programs
- Conducted job analysis, salary surveys and market analysis to deliver competitive compensation and benefits packages for 300+ unique job codes and over 3700 employees.
- Conducted check-ins with employees to assess workplace health and personnel engagement.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive human resources policies and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
- Guided the selection and implementation of new applicant tracking, benefits management, and employment verification systems
- Navigated the complexities of contact tracing, union negotiations, a district wide vaccine mandate and other logistical and health challenges during the pandemic.
- Worked with over 70 department and building leaders to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Director/Coordinator of Employee Relations
St. Louis Public Schools
07.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided strategic leadership and managed the day-to-day operations of district wide, compliance training, FMLA, ADA, Wellness and internal investigations
- Created a robust system to investigate and resolve 300+ complaints, policy violations and allegations of abuse
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Served as Title IX and Title VII compliance officer
- Developed effective tools and systems to train 3,700+ staff on applicable laws and policies
- Developed and implemented a system for standard reporting practices and performance metrics.
- Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures.
Unit Director- Human Resources
St. Louis Public School District
04.2009 - 07.2013
- Developed and implemented procedures necessary to manage the Board of Education’s self-insured workers’ compensation program, safety training and unemployment claims
- Co-created district-wide safety committee, systems, policies and incentive programs for 65+ buildings
- Developed a system to challenge and track 300+ unemployment claims annually
- Created a safety website, safety newsletter and monthly worker compensation and unemployment claim metrics
Director of Contract Compliance
St. Louis Public School District
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Developed and implemented procedures necessary to manage the Board of Education’s contract and procurement office
- Standardized contracts
- Negotiated employee discounts with top 100 vendors
- Developed and implemented a contract tracking and management system for 600+ contracts per year
- Developed and tracked key performance metrics.
Director of Board Operations
St. Louis Public School District
11.2003 - 08.2006
- Developed and implemented procedures necessary to manage the office of the 7 Elected members of the Board of Education
- Directed the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Board of Education
- Trained and on boarded new Board members
- Streamlined the Board contract process and standardize board reporting
- Oversaw process for Board approval of contracts.
Education
J.D. -
Washington University School of Law
St. Louis, MO05.1996
Bachelors of Arts - Government
Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL05.1992
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Employee Relations
- Change Management
- Team Building
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Labor Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Recruitment Strategies
- Training and Development
- Retention Strategies
- Organizational Culture
Leadership Experience
- Co-Chair ERP Implementation Team (SLPS)
- Chair Safety Committee (SLPS)
- District Liaison to St. Louis City Department of Health (SLPS)
- Board of Trustees Eden Theological Seminary
- Pastor - Unity Fellowship Church, Godfrey, IL
- President – United Congregations Metro-east
- Founding Co-convener - Gamaliel of Illinois
Personal Information
Title: Chief Human Resources Officer
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Human Resources Officer
St. Louis Public Schools (2003 To Present)
02.2017 - Current
Director/Coordinator of Employee Relations
St. Louis Public Schools
07.2013 - 02.2017
Unit Director- Human Resources
St. Louis Public School District
04.2009 - 07.2013
Director of Contract Compliance
St. Louis Public School District
08.2006 - 04.2009
Director of Board Operations
St. Louis Public School District
11.2003 - 08.2006
J.D. -
Washington University School of Law
Bachelors of Arts - Government
Monmouth College
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