The Talent Management Specialist I recruits individuals and develops hiring practices that attract an effective and diverse workforce committed to serving the students of the district. Ensures compliance with licensure requirements and communicates with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Supports a region of the district or specific departments to ensure positions are filled efficiently.

The salary range is $73,777 - 106,351 (12 months/260 days)

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. A current resume and three (3) letters of recommendation manually signed by the author and dated less than one (1) year old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

How To Apply

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. A current resume and three (3) letters of recommendation manually signed by the author and dated less than one (1) year old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

Other Information

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in education or a related field OR a bachelor's degree in human resources, business or a relevant field.
• Five to eight years of experience as a teacher or other certificated employee in a K-12 setting and at least one year of experience as an administrator in a school system OR significant experience in a high-volume Human Resources department with experience in recruiting, compliance and major initiatives.
• Experience in a large, urban district is preferred.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and hires a qualified and diversified staff. Collaborates with other Human Resources personnel to develop and implement a recruitment plan for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
• Attends recruitment events, both locally and nationally, to meet specific staffing needs of MPS.
• Collaborates with other human resources and academic staff to plan, implement and evaluate employee orientation and induction programs.
• Coordinates with mentor program administrators to ensure mentor relationships are established for initial educators.
• Performs activities and procedures related to teacher certification including processing Department of Public Instruction (DPI) certification requests. Ensures that all licensed positions are compliant with DPI criteria and other regulatory requirements.
• Administers and coordinates employee assignments and reassignments in accordance with district procedures. Hires appropriate staff for summer school programs.
• Maintains relationships with central service departments regarding staffing and other personnel issues. Responds to concerns of principals and other staff related to staffing issues. Trains employees on human resources initiatives as necessary.
• Participates in inter- and intra-departmental staff meetings and conferences on matters relating to the recruitment and hiring process. Serves on committees and attends meetings to gather and/or provide information relative to staffing.
• Serves on committees and special task forces to represent the Human Resources Strategy and needs of the district.
• Collaborates with alternative certification programs and universities for teacher shortage areas and coordinates the hiring and placement of interns and permit teachers in vacancies.
• Develops HR tracking methods which enable management to collect consistent information about the employee population and to develop strategic initiatives to remain relevant to the overall business strategy.
• Ensures that all new hire paperwork is submitted timely and in order for the development of contracts for certificated employees. Tracks applicant and employee status on a database and generates reports as requested.
• Reviews background checks for all employees and volunteers at MPS. Coordinates medical examinations as required for new hires.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the profession by reading pertinent literature and publications and by attending professional meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.