Compensation & HRIS Manager

Tulsa Public Schools•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Compensation & HRIS Manager governs, administers, and continuously improves the district’s compensation, classification, salary administration, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) functions. The role establishes and oversees the frameworks, methodologies, standards, processes, controls, and data-governance practices that support equitable, compliant, consistent, and effective workforce decisions. As the district’s subject matter authority for compensation and HRIS, the manager advises leadership on classification, compensation, organizational design, workforce data, and system impacts, and supports the long-term integrity and effectiveness of these programs. This is a working manager position that directly handles compensation and HRIS work, including complex and exception cases, and covers staff duties during vacancies. The manager directly supervises the HRIS Administrator and Compensation Analyst and provides functional leadership for district-wide compensation and HRIS operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, classification, HRIS, or human resources, including experience applying analytical methods and standards.
Strong knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation, and salary administration.
Working knowledge of FLSA, classification and exemption standards, and applicable employment regulations.
Ability to design and document methodologies, guides, and standards for others to apply.
Strong analytical judgment and ability to resolve cases not covered by established methods.
Knowledge of HRIS/ERP systems and data-governance practices.
Leadership skills, including delegation, coaching, and managing a multi-role team.
Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
Clear written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

CCP, SHRM-CP, or PHR certification.
Knowledge of Munis HRIS/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Govern, administer, and continuously improve compensation, classification, salary administration, and HRIS functions.
Establish, maintain, and oversee compensation and HRIS methodologies, standards, processes, controls, and data-governance practices.
Serve as the district’s subject matter authority on compensation and HRIS matters.
Advise leadership on classification, compensation, organizational design, workforce data, and system impacts.
Ensure the long-term integrity, sustainability, and effectiveness of compensation and HRIS programs.
Directly supervise the HRIS Administrator and Compensation Analyst and provide functional leadership for district-wide operations.
Perform compensation and HRIS work directly, including complex and exception cases, and cover staff duties during vacancies.
Oversee compensation policy, methodology, and standards; classification and salary placement approval; state and federal reporting accountability; HRIS functional leadership and data governance; and team leadership and coverage.