Senior District HR Programs Lead

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a seasoned HR professional to support the employment team and deliver professional HR services across district operations. The role involves coordinating activities under the Chief Human Capital Officer and ensuring district HR standards are met.

Ideal candidates hold an appropriate degree and several years of HR experience, with strong knowledge of HR law, supervisory experience, and proficiency in word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in business/HR with required experience as listed
• Two years HR experience with advanced degree OR five years HR experience with bachelor’s degree
• Ten years progressive HR experience also acceptable
• Knowledge of federal/state HR laws and regulations
• Three years supervisory experience
• Proficiency with word processing, databases and spreadsheets
• Excellent verbal and written English communication

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR services to assigned functional areas of TUSD
• Coordinate activities for the HR employment team
• May re-organize duties to meet district needs

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal & written communication

Reading comprehension

English language proficiency

HR policy knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or HR

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

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.

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

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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 theEmployee 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.