Director Compensation and Benefits

Fountain; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a Director of Compensation and Benefits. This role will lead the development and oversight of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with district policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR, compensation design, and strong analytical skills. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in compensation or benefits management. The district values equity, inclusion, and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of experience in compensation and benefits.
• Experience leading compensation and benefits programs.
• Knowledge of labor laws affecting compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for compensation and benefits programs.
• Oversee design and continuous improvement of compensation programs.
• Collaborate with district leadership to establish compliant practices.

Skills

Compensation design

Benefits administration

Data analysis

HRIS systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems like Munis

Job description

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary

The Director of Compensation and Benefits provides district-wide leadership and oversight for compensation and benefits programs. This role partners with district leadership to establish clear, consistent, and compliant compensation and benefits practices that support the district’s workforce, fiscal stewardship, and long‑term operational needs. The Director is responsible for the design, oversight, and continuous improvement of the district’s compensation programs, including salary structures, salary administration practices, job evaluation frameworks, and executive compensation. In addition, the Director provides strategic oversight of employee benefit and leave programs in collaboration with the Benefits Manager, ensuring programs are administered effectively and aligned with district policies and applicable laws. The Director leads cross‑functional planning related to compensation and benefits, oversees data integrity and system integration across Talent Management, payroll, and vendor platforms, and promotes consistent application of compensation and benefits practices across the district.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, finance, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, benefits, human resources, finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading, designing, or governing compensation and/or benefits programs within a complex organization.
• Experience establishing or applying compensation frameworks, job evaluation methodologies, salary structures, or internal equity practices.
• Experience supervising managers, professionals, or cross‑functional teams.
• Experience working with executive leadership and supporting board‑level or senior leadership decision‑making.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, data analysis, and reporting tools to support compensation and benefits administration.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.

• Knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, including compensation design, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits administration, compliance, and program oversight and governance within a complex organization.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations impacting compensation and benefits, including wage and hour requirements, job classification and exemption standards, leave administration, disability and retirement programs, and applicable laws such as ACA, ADA, FMLA, and workers’ compensation.
• Experience overseeing the integration of benefits and leave administration with Talent Management and payroll systems, including coordination with state‑administered benefit and retirement programs.
• Experience supporting or overseeing data integration, file feeds, or system transitions related to benefits, payroll, and HR administration.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems, such as Munis or comparable systems, to support compensation and benefits oversight, reporting, analysis, and leadership decision‑making.
• Ability to analyze complex data and reports to evaluate program effectiveness, ensure compliance, and support clear recommendations to leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.