Chief of Human Resources
Company: Choose901
Location: Memphis
Posted on: May 3, 2025
Job Description:
Purpose and ScopeThe Chief of Human Resources has overall
responsibility for the district's talent management and people
development process and programs. The Chief of Human Resources will
oversee the functions of benefits, compensation, employee
relations, performance evaluation, recruitment, and staffing. As a
key member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Human
Resources will ensure the district is attracting, developing, and
retaining the talent necessary to drive student achievement in the
classroom.Essential Job FunctionsThis position description is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or
abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to
accurately reflect the primary job elements.
- Drive district-wide multi-year planning and strategy for
academics and instruction: Align the Human Resources Office with
the district's overall strategic plan. Set a holistic multi-year
strategy to attract, hire, and retain the highest quality talent
for the district's schools and central office. Establish
district-wide goals for human capital. Ensure talent strategy
aligns with the multiple achievement paths model being adopted by
the district.
- Oversee district-wide personnel performance management and
evaluation: Institute a data-driven performance management and
evaluation system for all district employees. Ensure all employees
are receiving quality evaluations and feedback. Tailor performance
management to the specific role (e.g., teacher, central office
employee). Develop clear career paths for all types of district
employees to develop and advance through the organization.
- Build teacher capacity: Drive continuous improvement in
instruction by building teacher capacity and supporting, in
conjunction with the Academic Office, the recruitment and
development of teaching talent. Set the district's overall strategy
and approach to teacher talent. Develop a pipeline management
strategy to attract and hire high-quality and high-potential
teachers. Manage strategic relationships with external
organizations (e.g., TFA, MTR, CBU, etc.). Oversee evaluation tools
for teachers and provide forums for teachers to receive positive
feedback. Develop programs to retain high-quality teachers in the
district and develop career paths for teachers to become teacher
leaders and administrators. Coordinate new teacher training and
ongoing professional development.
- Drive school leader development: In conjunction with the
Academic Office, develop a pipeline for recruiting school leaders
from outside the district and growing school leaders from internal
talent, such as high-performing teachers and teacher-leaders, so
that each school in the district has an effective principal.
- Oversee the effective administration and execution of human
resources activities, including compensation and benefits: Direct
district-wide administration of compensation and benefits and
ensure consistency across the organization. Guide a holistic
philosophy toward benefits, as it is a major investment both as a
subset of total compensation and overall. Set a strategy for
compensation across the organization that attracts talent and
compensates employees at fair market values. Manage all relevant HR
and personnel policies and recommend changes as needed. Manage
relations with employee labor groups.
- Oversee Labor Relations program, policies, and procedures:
Build comprehensive employee relations strategies that promote a
positive workplace culture and enhance employee engagement. Ensure
workplace investigations, grievances, complaints, and requests for
accommodations are in compliance with district policies and state
law. Represent the district in labor relations matters, including
negotiations and contract administration.
- Oversee district recruiting and staffing processes: Set
strategy for and manage recruiting, pipeline management, and
staffing for all employees. Develop staffing processes that attract
new talent, retain the best talent in the district, and are fair,
fast, and transparent. Coordinate with the Academic Office to
manage the school staffing process. Oversee central office staffing
processes. Coordinate onboarding for new employees and ongoing
training for all employees.
- Enforce accountability and quality control measures: Champion
the importance of attracting, developing, and retaining
high-quality talent throughout the organization. Foster a culture
of lifelong learning through ongoing professional development.
Develop a district approach to ensuring diversity at all levels of
the organization. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local,
and district policies and procedures as they relate to the
district.
- Support the overall vision and leadership of the district and
the department: Serve as a key contributor on the Superintendent's
cabinet to set the overall vision and provide leadership to the
district. Manage the overall budget for the department and set and
enforce the financial metrics.
- Performs related responsibilities as required or
directed.Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Education, Human
Resources, Public Administration, or related required. Public
education experience is preferred.Certifications:Professional
Certifications: SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), SHRM
Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or HR Certification Institute
(HRCI) are highly preferred.Ten (10) years of experience in a top
leadership position managing talent or human resources related
activities.Degree Equivalency Formula:Bachelor's Degree= 4 years
plus required years of experience.Master's Degree= 2 years plus
required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required,
years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.Additional Job
DetailsPlease note: All applicants must apply through the MSCS
website: www.scsk12.org. The annual salary range for this position
is $122,899.84 minimum to $176,705.12 maximum.
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Keywords: Choose901, Memphis , Chief of Human Resources, Human Resources , Memphis, Tennessee
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