Director Human Resources, Employment (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

Join TUSD as a Strategic HR Leader!

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is seeking an exceptional high-energy leader to take the reins of our core Human Resources Operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Capital Officer you will manage a vital team overseeing the entire employee lifecyclefrom attraction and onboarding to compensation records and substitute services.

Were looking for:

• An adaptable creative problem-solver and strong communicator.

• Proven experience in organizational planning and successfully implementing HR policies.

• A leader with a genuine passion for fostering a positive supportive work environment.

This role is paramount to our mission. You will be the architect behind systems that attract develop and retain the outstanding talent needed to serve TUSDs students and families. If you are ready for a challenging and deeply rewarding role that helps power a mission-critical organization we want to hear from you!

Mission Statement
The mission of the Tucson Unified School District in partnership with parents and the greatercommunity is to assure each pre-K through 12th-grade student receives an engaging rigorousand comprehensive education.

The District is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination in all District activities. At all times District staff should work to ensure that staff parents students and members of the public are included and welcome to participate in District activities.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Human Capital Officer this leader will manage a team responsible for hiring onboarding compensation employee records substitute services and HR operations. The ideal candidate is a creative adaptable leader with strong communication skills experience in organizational planning and policy implementation and a passion for fostering a positive work environment. This role is critical to attracting developing and retaining a high-quality workforce dedicated to serving TUSDs students and families.

REPORTS TO

Chief Human Capital Officer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Masters degree in Human Resources Management Business Administration or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.

or

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Business Administration or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Consideration will be given to applicants who explicity confirm possession of the following preferred qualifications in their resume or application.

SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR or similar Human Resources certification.

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Three years of experience in a public school district or similar public organization (e.g. government).

Two years of experience using one or more of the districts specific HRIS products (specifically Infinite Visions SpringSchool/TalentEd Red Rover Frontline).

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Experience in working with diverse constituencies/populations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization.

MVReport showing no more than the allowable points against Drivers License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.

POSITION SPECIFICS

EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 School Year
LOCATION: Human Resources -Broadway and Park Area
FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
SALARY RANGE: $81361.03 - $94457.62 annually
WORK CALENDAR: 12 month

START DATE: ASAP

First Review of Applications will begin on December 18 2025

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage .

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability race color religion/religious beliefs sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or national origin.

Required Experience:

Director