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Madison Metropolitan School District · 2 months ago

25-26 - Doyle - Human Resources Director of Staffing and Operations - 1.0 FTE

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$101K/yr - $124K/yr

10+ years exp

Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a Human Resources Director of Staffing & Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for districtwide staffing and HR functions. This role will oversee recruitment, retention, HRIS, and compensation while ensuring alignment with the district's mission and priorities.

EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership for the District’s Staffing, Recruitment & Retention, Employment Services (including Substitute Services, Licensing, Onboarding, and Employee Contracting), HRIS, and Compensation functions to ensure alignment with MMSD’s mission and vision

Serve as a key member of the HR Leadership Team, collaborating with District, school, and departmental leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate HR strategies that advance workforce excellence, operational efficiency, and equity

Lead the integration of human capital systems and processes across HR teams to improve coordination, data-driven decision-making, and service delivery

Guide the development and implementation of HR strategic plans, key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement initiatives

Partner with the Senior Executive Director of Human Resources and other HR leaders to design and implement department-wide initiatives, organizational restructuring, and workforce optimization projects to ensure operational continuity and efficiency

Represent the Human Resources function in District committees, negotiations, and cross-functional planning efforts

Provide leadership and oversight for all Staffing operations, including recruitment, selection, placement, transfers, and workforce planning across all schools and departments

Oversee and support the HR Staffing Manager and supervisory staff in executing assigned functions to ensure timely hiring, equity in placement, and compliance with all legal and contractual obligations

Lead the development and implementation of multi-year functional strategic plans

Provide general oversight of systems and processes for daily, short-term, and long-term substitute staffing needs

Oversee and ensure compliance with state licensing requirements for instructional and administrative staff

Lead partnerships with schools and departments to forecast short- and long-term staffing needs and proactively plan and implement appropriate recruitment and internal pipeline development strategies

Lead efforts to ensure onboarding processes are comprehensive, welcoming, and aligned with MMSD’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and employee engagement

Monitor and evaluate recruitment and retention metrics, recommending strategies to improve the candidate pipeline, diversity of hiring, and time-to-fill metrics

Provide strategic oversight and direction for the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team, ensuring data integrity, system optimization, and alignment with organizational needs

Oversee the integration of HRIS platforms with other district systems (e.g., financial, time and attendance, and applicant tracking) to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency

Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reporting tools that track key performance metrics such as staffing levels, vacancies, retention, turnover, and compensation benchmarks

Lead data governance, reporting compliance, and user access protocols to safeguard employee information and ensure adherence to data privacy laws

Identify opportunities for process automation and technology improvements that enhance HR service delivery and efficiency

Collaborate with other District departments and functions to evaluate new systems, upgrades, or enhancements to improve cross-departmental data workflows

Ensure training and support for HR staff in the effective use of HRIS and reporting tools

Provide leadership and oversight of compensation systems, salary structures, and job classification processes to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and fiscal responsibility

Ensure consistent application of compensation policies and accurate evaluation of job classifications

Partner with other District departments and functions to maintain accurate position control records and ensure alignment between HR and fiscal systems

Lead the development and implementation of tools and models to support compensation analysis, projections, and strategic workforce cost planning

Provide guidance and recommendations on compensation practices in relation to collective bargaining agreements, Board policies, and District initiatives

Lead ongoing analyses of salary structures, equity adjustments, and benchmarking studies to inform districtwide compensation strategies

Foster a service-oriented culture within the HR department that emphasizes collaboration, responsiveness, and proactive problem solving

Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, department heads, and employee groups to anticipate and address HR needs

Communicate effectively with staff, union representatives, and external stakeholders regarding staffing, systems, and compensation processes

Oversee the development of resources, guides, and communications that promote understanding and consistent application of HR policies and practices

Promote MMSD’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all HR initiatives and interactions

Serve as a visible and approachable leader who models professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement

Performs other duties as assigned by executive leadership or their representatives or designees

Attend district and school functions that support MMSD’s strategic framework, initiatives, and core values

Complete any and all district required training

Build collaborative relationships with business partners

Qualification

HRIS systemsStaffingRecruitmentCompensation analysisData analyticsLeadership experienceEffective communicationProblem solvingOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail