Director - TM Systems and Support

Position Type:
Leading District Professional/Director
Date Posted:
11/20/2023
Location:
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Closing Date:
12/06/2023Director - TM Systems and Support
Reports to: Chief -Talent Management
Pay Grade: 405
Duty Days: 239
Salary Range: $97,569 - $117,552
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose
Provide oversight, guidance, and strategic leadership of the Systems and processes of the Talent Management Department and HRIS staff. Process, analyze, and report district data from a variety of sources. Develop, maintain, track, and process internal and external research requests; develop localized databases and provide monthly and annual reporting and analysis as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the HRIS department's operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects and organizing resources.
• Direct the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and Support of all HRIS systems.
• Benchmark, analyze, report on and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the HRIS infrastructure and systems.
• Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer and consultant contracts and service agreements.
• Assists with updating and maintaining forms, policies and procedures and creating process guides and other reference materials for employee training;
• Direct the HRIS team in the day-to-day activities to support the HRIS, Benefits, talent acquisition, and other inter-related functions.
• Serve as an interface between internal/external customers and the functional team members to ensure effective definition of and delivery of HRIS applications.
• Provide overall prioritization of work assignments and management of functional team resources and their activities.
• Work to ensure effective change management occurs from a technology standpoint to continue optimize team delivery.
• Collaborate with other HRIS functional areas to define processes and identify opportunities to enhance processes with technology.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions;
• Considerable knowledge of computer operations and computer systems analysis;
• Able to handle confidential information with maximum discretion;
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in utilizing and creating databases;
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload;
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Professional and courteous demeanor while working under pressure;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels;
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of employee data;
• Considerable ability to solve problems related to computer system software and operations;
• Demonstrates high accountability, attention to detail and ability to work independently;
• Drive for continuous improvement, standardization and simplification of HR transactional processes;
• Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to conduct and direct research into technology issues and products as required.
• High level of self-motivation and attention to detail.
• Must possess analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in a business-related field required.
• Certification/License: None.
• Experience:
  • Experience in setting the technology direction for an HR organization
  • Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.