Director of Talent Management

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools is currently seeking a dynamic Director of Talent Management who will play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce and enhancing employee engagement. The position is located at the Central Office. The district is amid dramatic systemwide improvement and is entering the first year of implementation of our ambitious "Believe in Us:
Advancing Our Potential Together" Strategic Plan. This is a unique opportunity to help lead transformational work from the ground up as part of a creative, results‑focused leadership team. The Director will thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, working closely with senior leadership and all DCPS departments to establish a top‑notch, customer‑service‑focused Human Resources Department. The Director will ensure consistent implementation of the Strategic Plan and create a highly functioning, efficient Office of Human Resources.

The role requires a highly skilled, dedicated professional who oversees the entire operations of the Human Resources Department and reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services.

• Supervise Human Resources staff and direct the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources and Employee Relations Department, including departmental work, goals, objectives, and procedures to ensure the division operates effectively and efficiently.
• Establish systems and processes that promote effective talent management and workforce planning.
• Analyze workforce trends and devise innovative solutions to minimize turnover, while bolstering engagement and overall strength across the organization.
• Oversee the district Grow Your Own initiatives and work with other offices within DCPS to complete grant obligations and ensure timelines and succession planning initiatives are met.
• Fulfill the goals and objectives of the Dorchester County Public School Strategic Plan with a focus on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Pillar Two:
  High‑Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders.
• Oversee Position Control and monitor vacancies for all positions.
• Oversee all personnel functions, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, orientation, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and separation of employees.
• Serve as the Chief Negotiator and work with the DCPS bargaining team and the Uni Serv Representatives to strategize, organize, and conduct collective bargaining negotiations.
• Interpret, communicate, and enforce negotiated agreements, resolve contractual issues, and provide training to leadership and staff on contracts, personnel policies, and applicable employment laws.
• Ensure consistent contractual interpretation, implementation, and compliance across all bargaining units and serve as the point of contact for all Negotiated Agreement matters.
• Direct and oversee internal investigations involving employee misconduct, policy violations, and workplace complaints in compliance with due process and legal requirements.
• Assist with staff recognition programs and employee‑focused district events such as the Teacher of the Year campaign and the annual Retirement Event.
• Collaborate with the Division of Instruction on job descriptions, Title I compliance, creating new postings, and placement recommendations.
• Oversee compliance with the ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, Workers Compensation, Time to Care Act, COMAR, Maryland Education Article and other mandated laws.
• Provide a culture of professionalism, confidentiality, equity, and customer service excellence across the department.
• Serve as the Dorchester County Public Schools representative for the Maryland Negotiation Service, Eastern Shore of Maryland Education Consortium, Maryland Association of Boards of Education, and other state associations.
• Prepare personnel sheets and staffing updates for Board agenda reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree required in Human Resources, Business Management/Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Communications, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in human resources administration or labor relations, personnel management,…