Position: Director of Human Resources
Location:Milford Public Schools Central Administration Office
Schedule:2026-2027 School Year (12-month, full-time position)
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000
To Start:July 1, 2026
Position Overview:
The Director of Human Resources provides comprehensive leadership and administration for all human resources functions of the Milford Public Schools. Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Human Resources, this position is responsible for the full lifecycle of employment from recruitment and onboarding through professional growth, compliance, and separation ensuring that the district attracts, retains, and supports a diverse, highly qualified workforce.
The Director serves as the districts primary resource on employment law, labor relations, policy compliance, and employee relations. This position maintains the integrity of all HR systems, records, and documentation; oversees benefits administration; maintains and updates the districts HR handbook, leads civil rights investigations; and manages the districts job description library and position posting processes. The Director also supports professional training and development for all staff, plays a meaningful role in supporting the professional growth of new educators through mentoring program coordination, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee and serves as a trusted partner to district and building leaders on all personnel matters.
Qualifications: ?Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required; Masters degree preferred ?Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible HR experience, a public school or municipal HR setting preferred ?Demonstrated knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment law, including Title IX, Title VI, ADA, FMLA, PFML, and collective bargaining ?Experience conducting workplace investigations, including civil rights complaints ?SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred ?Experience with HR information systems and personnel recordkeeping ?Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills ?Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism ?Commitment to equitable, inclusive, and legally compliant HR practices