Title: chief human resource officer
Who we are
Indianapolis public schools (ips) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellenceOur mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purposeWe are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own futureLed by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environmentWe are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the indianapolis community.
Summary of opportunity:
We are looking for a chief human resources officer who will positively impact student success by leading a strong team who will execute on all talent management for the districtOur hr team plays a critical role in recruiting, hiring, onboarding and retaining great talent for the students in ipsAs a member of team ips, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.
What you’ll do:
The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.
Core duties and responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 22 consisting of benefits, employee relations, operations and staffing and talent acquisition.
Collaborate and communicate across the district leadership cabinet, advocating and executing on both district and human capital strategy across teams.
Create a collaborative environment and positive work culture.
Ensure the team delivers first class service to all ips staff.
Lead, communicate, and execute talent strategy, key priorities and process improvements to all hiring managers.
Ensure hiring managers have training, support, and resources to hire and keep the best talent.
Closely monitors progress to goal for human capital work.
Monitors compliance in accordance with ips policies and federal law, maintains personnel records and leverages data systems to inform strategic recommendations and continuous systems improvements across the team.
Develops and maintains competitive wage and salary structures as well as benefit packages for all staffThis includes representing the district and developing strategic proposals in labor negotiations.
Develops employee relations policies, and ensures consistent application of ips policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
“day in the life” overview
On a regular day, as the chief human resources officer, you might:
Collaborate with the chief of finance to determine the fiscal impact of talent strategy direction.
Draft and send an all staff communication or update.
Meet with the cabinet and present a recommendation for staffing changes.
Lead a meeting with higher education representatives on pipeline needs.
Lead your team through a process improvement project planning session
Review data on teacher retention and draft next steps or recommendations based on outcomes.
Serve as a strategic advisor, functional expert and thought partner to the superintendent.
Attend and present at an ips school board meeting.
What you’ll bring: skills and mindsets
As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
Excellent rapport with students, families, staff, and community members through strong relationship building
Working knowledge of labor, benefits, and human resource best practices
Clear communication with a diverse staff and community
Effective strategy development
Leadership and team management
Strong collaboration and cross functional skills
Highly effective influencer
Data-driven decision maker
Ability to lead with humility and have a growth mindset
Education, certification, and licensure requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree or higher recommended
Experience in human resources or a focus on talent strategy required
Experience in a school system is a plus, but not required
Hrci or shrm certification preferred
Flsa classification:
Exempt
Eligibility for remote work:
Eligible - at supervisor’s discretion
Physical requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsThe maximum lifting required would be approximately 30 poundsThe physical requirements are representative of those in an office environment.
Eeoc statement:
Indianapolis public schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness, criminal record (inquires only) or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinancesIndianapolis public schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Disclaimer:
Essential functions, as defined under the americans with disabilities act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skillsThis job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed for this positionFactors such as regular attendance on the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.
