Executive Director of Talent Management

Tulsaschools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking an Executive Director of Talent Management to lead the district’s strategy for attracting, hiring, onboarding, developing and retaining a high-quality workforce. You will report to the Chief Talent Management Officer and guide a team responsible for recruitment, onboarding, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and performance management.

You will partner with district leaders to shape innovative workforce solutions that strengthen culture and operational

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, business, public admin, organizational leadership, or education.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership in human resources or talent management.
• 5+ years leading multiple HR functions and supervising managers or teams.
• Ability to interpret data to drive system-wide actions and plans.
• Experience leading organizational change and strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing complex budgets and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide cabinet-level strategic leadership for district-wide talent management.
• Advise cabinet on workforce planning, retention, and effectiveness.
• Develop and lead the Talent Management leadership team.
• Oversee employee relations, including coordination with General Counsel and unions.
• Leverage workforce analytics to inform staffing and organizational decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analysis

Workforce analytics

Change management

Employee relations

Communication

Compliance knowledge

Talent operations

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in HR / Business / Public Admin / Organizational Leadership / Education

Job description

Position Summary:

The Executive Director of Talent Management provides strategic leadership for the district’s comprehensive talent management functions, ensuring the attraction, hiring, onboarding, development, support, and retention of a highly qualified workforce. Reporting to the Chief Talent Management Officer, this position oversees the design and execution of talent strategies that support the district’s mission of preparing every student for success. The Executive Director leads the Talent Management team responsible for recruitment, onboarding, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management, talent operations, and organizational culture. This leader partners closely with cabinet, district executives, school leaders, and department leaders to develop innovative workforce solutions that strengthen district-wide culture and the overall employee experience while ensuring operational excellence and compliance.

Key Functions:

• Provides cabinet-level strategic leadership for district-wide talent management, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, HRIS, and talent operations
• Serves as a trusted advisor to cabinet and executive leadership on workforce planning, retention, and organizational effectiveness
• Leads and develops the Talent Management leadership team and builds departmental capacity
• Oversees employee relations, including coordination with the General Counsel team, union relations, and investigations
• Leverages workforce analytics to inform staffing, retention, and organizational decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Education, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human resources or talent management
• Minimum of five (5) years of high-level work leading multiple HR functions and supervising managers or large teams; experience gained in other organizations is acceptable
• Ability to interpret and use data to drive system-wide implementation and develop an action plan
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and implementing strategic initiatives
• Experience managing complex budgets and multiple operational functions

Licenses and Certifications:

• Senior HR certification required. Candidates who hold an SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification at hire satisfy this requirement. Candidates who do not must obtain the PHCLE (professional Human Capital Leaders in Education) certification — expected within one (1) year of hire, with continued service in the position contingent on obtaining it within two (2) years of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to analyze complex workforce data and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Intradepartmental leadership experience across multiple HR functions
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Strong project management and change management skills
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Commitment to employee engagement

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.