Director of Human Resources | Millington Municipal Schools

About Us:

Millington Municipal Schools is a public school district located in Millington, Tennessee, United States. Our district was established in 2014 with a commitment to providing a quality education to all students in our community. We operate three schools: Millington Primary School, Millington Intermediate School, and Millington Central Middle High School.

At Millington Municipal Schools, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. We strive to provide our students with the resources and support they need to achieve their full potential, including special education, English language learner services, and athletics.

Our dedicated staff members work tirelessly to create engaging, rigorous learning experiences that challenge and inspire our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.

About the role:

The Human Resource Director oversees the overall strategic direction, planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation of the human resources function at Millington Municipal Schools District. The director is responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies, and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and recordkeeping, employee relations, total rewards (compensation and benefits), and payroll. This position requires a true strategic business partner who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the leadership team to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate a HR and Talent Management Strategy to achieve the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to create value to its stakeholders.
• Regularly engage in direct communication with the Board (owners) on key human resources matter.
• Oversee recruitment efforts to ensure that the organization is effectively and efficiently sourcing and selecting the right candidates for the school district.
• Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the needs of the school district.
• Create systems to attract talent, identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies and corresponding development opportunities, and engage leadership in succession planning.
• Identify ways to increase staff retention and productivity, including strategies to enhance employee engagement, leadership and staff development, regular feedback and coaching, career pathing, and promoting a coherent organizational culture that positions Millington Municipal Schools as an "employer of choice."
• Lead the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process, making sure that the organization's managers are equipped to engage in constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching, collaborate effectively when co-managing staff, and encourage staff to actively participate in identifying and addressing performance gaps.
• Mitigate legal risk to the organization through proactive training and education, and have clear processes for managing conflicts with and between employees, handling and investigating complaints of harassment/discrimination and other unjust practice allegations.
• Maintain current knowledge and application of all relevant laws and regulations at the local, state, and national level relating to employment and ensure organizational compliance. This includes educating and advising managers and senior leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters and ensuring HR programs, practices, and policies are aligned. Ensure that employee files and records are properly and securely maintained.
• Design and implement a competitive compensation system and benefit package to attract and retain staff.

Human Resources Director Job Description

• Partner with leadership to develop a Total Rewards/Pay philosophy, regularly review compensation
• and benefits market data, monitor pay practices and proactively address issue, manage benefit broker
• resources and benefits enrollment process, manage leave administration.
• Design and implement a strategy to optimize and integrate HR technology, enabling managers and employees to easily perform people-related transactions (e.g. benefits enrollment), facilitates delivery of effective HR services, securely stores employee data, and supports people-related decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent years of experience in Human Resources or related field
• HRCI and/or SHRM Certification preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of HR generalist experience partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organizational development strategies
• Experience supervising and developing staff
• Experience implementing strategies and systems for talent management, compensation, and benefits, and HR technology

• Strong business acumen and leadership abilities
• Working knowledge of employment laws and other compliance issues
• Ability to listen and probe to understand underlying needs and/or root cause of an issue
• Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive, and strategic guidance
• Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, project management, and process improvement
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills, including proficiency in developing and delivering presentations
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems
• Ability to identify, influence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieved desired organizational outcomes

• Outstanding judgement, sensitivity, and high discretion
• Experience working in a school district is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR system applications
• Must have a valid Driver's License, reliable vehicle, and proof of auto insurance

PHYSICAL/MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to carry and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to speak clearly in small group settings
• Must be available to travel to other office locations as needed

Millington Municipal Schools District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.