Director Compensation and Benefits at Tulsa Public Schools – Tulsa, Oklahoma

Full Job Description:Director Compensation and Benefits

Grade: Business Grade 11 |BG-11

Tulsa Public Schools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.

Position Summary: The Director of Compensation and Benefits provides district-wideleadership and oversight for compensation and benefits programs. This role partners withdistrict leadership to establish clear, consistent, and compliant compensation and benefitspractices that support the districts workforce, fiscal stewardship, and long-term operational needs.The Director is responsible for the design, oversight, and continuous improvement of thedistricts compensation programs, including salary structures, salary administration practices,job evaluation frameworks, and executive compensation. In addition, the Director providesstrategic oversight of employee benefit and leave programs in collaboration with the BenefitsManager, ensuring programs are administered effectively and aligned with district policies andapplicable laws.The Director leads cross-functional planning related to compensation and benefits, overseesdata integrity and system integration across Talent Management, payroll, and vendor platforms,and promotes consistent application of compensation and benefits practices across the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree in business administration, human resources, finance, or a relatedfield required.
Masters degree preferred.

Experience:
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in compensation,benefits, human resources, finance, or a related field
Demonstrated experience leading, designing, or governing compensation and/orbenefits programs within a complex organization
Experience establishing or applying compensation frameworks, job evaluationmethodologies, salary structures, or internal equity practices
Experience supervising managers, professionals, or cross-functional teams
Experience working with executive leadership and supporting board-level or seniorleadership decision-making
Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, data analysis, and reporting tools to supportcompensation and benefits administration

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.:
Knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, including compensation design,job evaluation, salary administration, benefits administration, compliance, and programoversight and governance within a complex organization
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations impactingcompensation and benefits, including wage and hour requirements, job classificationand exemption standards, leave administration, disability and retirement programs, and
applicable laws such as ACA, ADA, FMLA, and workers compensation
Experience overseeing the integration of benefits and leave administration with TalentManagement and payroll systems, including coordination with state-administeredbenefit and retirement programs
Experience supporting or overseeing data integration, file feeds, or system transitionsrelated to benefits, payroll, and HR administration
Experience using HRIS and payroll systems, such as Munis or comparable systems, tosupport compensation and benefits oversight, reporting, analysis, and leadershipdecision-making
Ability to analyze complex data and reports to evaluate program effectiveness, ensurecompliance, and support clear recommendations to leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technicalinformation to diverse audiences

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.