Program Coordinator, Senior - Human Resources (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Director of Human Resources Employment to lead a professional HR team and oversee employment services from hiring through retirement. The role emphasizes compliance and equitable HR practices across the complete lifecycle.

Responsibilities include analysis of laws and regulations, ensuring reliable processes, and providing exceptional HR services to TUSD. Strong supervisory experience and English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management or Human Resources, or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in Human Resources or related field; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management or Human Resources, or a related field AND Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources or related field; OR
• Ten (10) years of progressive human resource/personnel experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to Human Resources
• Three (3) years supervisory experience
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct a professional Human Resources team providing comprehensive employment services across the complete employee lifecycle—from hiring through retirement.
• Analyze laws, policies, and regulations to maintain reliable processes and equitable HR practices.
• Ensure accurate compliance reporting and customer service across TUSD HR functions.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory experience

HR compliance

Employee lifecycle

Policy analysis

Education

Master’s in Business/HR

Bachelor’s in Business/HR

Job description

Summary

Provides professional Human Resource services to assigned functional areas of Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). This role directs a professional Human Resources team providing comprehensive employment services across the complete employee lifecycle—from hiring through retirement. Key responsibilities include analyzing laws, policies, and regulations to maintain reliable processes, accurate compliance reporting, and equitable, solutions-focused HR practices.

Summary

Provides professional Human Resource services to assigned functional areas of Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). This role directs a professional Human Resources team providing comprehensive employment services across the complete employee lifecycle—from hiring through retirement. Key responsibilities include analyzing laws, policies, and regulations to maintain reliable processes, accurate compliance reporting, and equitable, solutions-focused HR practices.
Functional area assignments and duties are at the discretion of the Chief Human Capital Officer, and may be re-organized to meet the changing needs of TUSD. All areas work together providing exceptional professional Human Resource services to TUSD. All areas work together providing exceptional customer service and professional Human Resource services to TUSD.

Report to:

Director of HR Employment

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management or Human Resources, or a related field AND
• Two (2) years of experience in Human Resources or related field; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management or Human Resources, or a related field AND
• Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources or related field; OR
• Ten (10) years of progressive human resource/personnel experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative requirements related to Human Resources
• Three (3) years supervisory experience
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid AZ Driver's License required within 10 days of hire. Must not have accrued eight points against driver’s license within the past two years.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPHR Certification

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: District Office

Classification: Non-Bargaining

FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

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

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

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.