Director of Human Resources

Cincinnati Public Schools•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves nearly 38,000 students from preschool to 12th grade in 66 school communities, across a 90-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. Cincinnati Public Schools is the best-performing large urban district in Ohio and ranks among the top 2 percent of Ohio districts for students' learning and growth and offers families high-quality school choices and academic programs. The district's innovative approach to education, its investment in effective and caring educators and employees, and vast array of collaborative partnerships have accelerated school performance to the highest level in decades - ensuring that students in preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate prepared for successful lives in the 21st century. Our Vision: Cincinnati Public Schools will be a community that ensures equitable access to a world-class education, unleashing the potential of every student. Our Mission: We educate all students with rigor and care in a culture of excellence to develop engaged citizens who are prepared for life. Who We Seek: Cincinnati Public is looking for innovative, passionate, culturally competent, problem-solvers to join our team. We strive to have a positive impact on our children and families every day and are looking for staff members who want to not only do an excellent job with their career field but also serve as a role model for the children in CPS. If this is you, we invite you to become a member of our CPS work family. Role Summary Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Human Resources provides visionary leadership, direction, and guidance for the strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations of the Human Resources and Talent department. The Director is responsible for leading the overall mission to find, select, strategically deploy, and retain great talent for all positions in the organization in order to meet the District’s academic targets and mission of improved student learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
Minimum of 7 years of experience leading talent functions such as recruitment, professional development, or performance management.
Minimum of 5 years of experience building and managing high-performing teams towards ambitious outcomes.
Demonstrated success translating organizational strategy into talent priorities and measurable outcomes.
Ownership: Leads by example, modeling the highest level of personal accountability and holding the team accountable for results.
Collaboration Across Boundaries: Deepens relationships and builds support for CPS Talent priorities with both internal and external stakeholders.
Clear and Candid Communication: Serves as an organizational role model in providing clarity about roles and delivering direct, constructive feedback.
Planning & Executing: Translates strategy into actionable plans and drives the effective allocation of human and fiscal resources.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Translate the organization’s strategy to improve student achievement into an aligned human capital strategy with clear, measurable outcomes.
Facilitate the recruitment hiring and onboarding of premier talent for Certificated, Civil Service, and Administrative vacancies.
Prioritize a smooth, communicative, and efficient hiring experience that directly supports the district’s long-term strategic goals.
Strengthen the quality and quantity of internal and external staff pipelines—especially for teachers and principals.
Implement staffing processes and policies with a strong focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism across the team and district.
Embody a results-oriented culture that relentlessly focuses on improving quality based on data, research-based best practices, and stakeholder feedback.
Oversee staff in the Human Resources Department, including prioritizing work plans, evaluating performance, and making hiring or termination recommendations.
Ensure all human resources programs and activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and Board policies.
Establish and monitor the department budget, approve expenditures, and implement cost-reducing programs.
Oversee and ensure the maintenance of computerized employment records.
Drive the organization’s labor strategy and provide managerial oversight for the administration of collective bargaining agreements, including grievance procedures and disciplinary hearings.
Design and implement competitive compensation and classification review systems to ensure the District can hire and retain excellent staff.
Lead the design and implementation of valid and reliable performance appraisal systems for all staff aligned to the organization’s vision.
Ensure the department provides helpful, courteous, and responsive customer service to principals and employees regarding all employment questions.