Director 2 - Talent Management

Houston ISD • Houston, TX

7d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Director 2 of Talent Management is an important member of the Human Resources leadership team. The role oversees the District's pre-hire and onboarding processes, ensures compliance with teacher certification requirements, leads the strategic direction and execution of HISD's Substitute Teacher program, and supports managers with personnel changes such as promotions, demotions, and lateral transfers. The Director also manages district-wide cyclical initiatives and rollouts, including leveling and crosswalks, and tracks and reports vacancies across the district to inform staffing needs. The position provides guidance and support to divisional Talent Management teams without direct managerial oversight of those staff.

The role involves senior management responsibilities, complex and varied work, independent judgment, analysis of data, collaboration with customers and senior-level staff, and recommendations on issues that may affect multiple HISD departments. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, with frequent districtwide travel and prolonged or irregular hours, including some weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resource management, human resource development, business administration, organizational leadership, or education; a bachelor's degree in another field may be substituted with one additional year of experience.
• A unique combination of education and work experience may be considered in place of the stated education qualifications.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in one or more human resource functional areas with a bachelor's degree related to the listed fields, or at least 7 years with a bachelor's degree unrelated to those fields.
• A unique combination of education and work experience may be considered in place of the stated work experience qualifications.
• Intermediate or advanced skills with Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Intermediate or advanced skills with HR information systems, PeopleSoft, applicant tracking systems, SharePoint, databases, Google Docs, and website creation and management.
• Ability to objectively analyze data and make recommendations on a variety of issues.
• Valid Texas driver's license with applicable insurance coverage.
• Ability to work prolonged or irregular hours, including some weekends, and travel frequently districtwide.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress, and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-hire and onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring a seamless transition into HISD.
• Assist managers with personnel changes, including promotions, demotions, and transfers.
• Administer district-wide initiatives and rollouts related to employee movements, such as leveling and crosswalks.
• Oversee verification of employee certifications and compliance with district standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Direct the Substitute Teacher program in support of the District's strategic objectives.
• Monitor and report district-wide vacancies to provide insights for staffing decisions.
• Oversee accurate and timely completion of I-9 forms for all new hires and maintain compliance with federal regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to divisional Talent Management teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director