Director - Talent Partners

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, education, business administration, organizational leadership, or a closely related field. Candidates with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field not closely related to one of the four named fields may substitute one additional year of experience (outlined below) in place of a degree in a field closely related to one of the four named fields. AND

• At least six years of full-time, paid, professional administrative experience in human resources in a large school district, governmental agency, or corporation which has included advising and assisting administrators on talent/human resources matters and resolving talent/human resources concerns. AND

• At least three years of experience managing people as a direct supervisor with direct accountability for the performance of multiple employees, which may be counted toward the six-year requirement above. Candidates without experience managing people as a direct supervisor may substitute six additional years of experience in a role specifically focused on providing other managers/supervisors with talent/human resources support, including support for managers/supervisors in hiring, developing, evaluating, engaging, supporting, and retaining employees.

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the principles and practices of public personnel policies as they affect a large district.
• the current practices, methods and techniques utilized to effectively supervise employees and lead teams, particularly in education settings
• comprehensive staffing and hiring functions in a large urban organization.
• supervisory methods and techniques.
• budgetary practices and procedures.

Demonstrated skill in:

• the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• the use of one or more common human resource management systems (e.g., Oracle)

 Demonstrated ability to:

• explain personnel policies and contract provisions to administrators and others.
• plan and direct departmental operations.
• effectively lead and manage a work team.
• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• manage and interpret data.

Ability to:

• interpret all relevant District and local, state and federal regulations concerning recruitment, selection, certification, and staffing.
• evaluate and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.