Chief Talent Officer

Position Purpose: As a key member of the Executive Council, the Chief Talent Officer (CTO) will provide expertise and leadership to division staff and provide internal consulting regarding staffing needs and talent management to support District programs and priorities aligned with the Strategic Plan. The Chief Talent Officer (CTO) is responsible for maintaining appropriate staffing levels and managing staffing needs per state and federal law. This position is also responsible for strategic recruitment, hiring, succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, and compensation and benefits programs. The Chief Talent Officer (CTO) oversees, manages, and monitors the strategic work of the Human Resources staff. The candidate should be a strategic thinker who can provide solid and innovative organizational leadership in talent management, recruiting, employee relations, union relations, and employee benefits. The successful candidate will demonstrate ethical and prudent conduct in representing the District. This individual will have outstanding written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exceptional analytic skills.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Providing a strategic vision and strategic leadership for Human Resources and Talent Management department.
Planning and directing Staffing needs, including but not limited to determining staffing needs, recruiting & hiring, staff evaluation, employee relations, union relations, succession planning, leadership development, employee benefits, equity, and diversity.
Develops, executes, and manages the human resource strategy and programs to support all divisions of the school district.
Develops a comprehensive strategic recruiting, retention, succession and exit plans to meet the human capital needs of the district.
Assumes overall responsibility for the employment of all personnel in accordance with the provisions of the, FLSA, EEO, Affirmative Action program, Title IX and Section 504, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, IRS 125 Cafeteria plan and other employee benefit laws.
Provides, as a member of the Superintendent’s executive team, leadership to District employees that fosters a success-oriented and accountable environment within the District.
Providing expertise and internal consultation regarding all human resources activities and overseeing state, local and federal reporting on staffing, and providing guidance of internal leadership, including the Superintendent.
Assessing the impact of legislation, negotiations, directing analysis on impending legislations and recommending revised language to support the District's mission.
Supporting individual departments and buildings with all staffing needs and human resources functions.
Responsible for the integrity and maintenance of all employee data and records.
Preparing various materials to document activities, issues, meeting compliance and providing support materials and presenting information to District management, Board of Education, District Employees, and general management.
Communicates regularly to Superintendent and delegates in regards to areas of responsibilities.
Participating in or leading various staff in-services and trainings.
Developing and overseeing leadership development programs for all staff groups.
Coordinate grow your own programs to develop a pipeline of talent for succession planning purposes.
Facilitating various meetings, in-services, and workshops.
Representing the District to the public, local and state government officials, and other districts as appropriate.
Managing and supervising assigned personnel; evaluate, train, and assign disciplinary action.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A Master’s degree in Education Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field required.
5 years of business or human resources management experience in a school district, public agency or private industry with at least 3,000 staff members preferred. Prior experience in human resources required.
Prior successful experience working directly with Board of Directors or Board of Education; or a legislative body.
PHR, SPHR or SHRM-CP certification, preferred.
Knowledge of school districts and public service human resources.
Strong ability to oversee, monitor, and manage budgets and staffing needs.
A strong understanding of complex state and federal laws and an ability to effectively interpret and communicate those laws.
Experience analyzing processes, problems, opportunities and developing human resources policies, and negotiated agreements.
Thorough data analysis, developing strategy, and long-term planning.
Strong public presentation and communication skills to represent the District in both oral and written reports.
A levelheaded attitude under pressure and ability to acclimate to changing work environments.
Managing and supervising staff and operations and providing leadership to a diverse employee population.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Previously advocating, modeling, and implementing organization wide initiatives and board policies related procedures.
Maintaining confidential information.
Operating office machines, technologies, and software.