Why Join Saint Paul Public Schools?
At Saint Paul Public Schools, we are deeply committed to equity, innovation, and student success. We serve a richly diverse community and believe that every student deserves access to high-quality instruction, supportive environments, and meaningful opportunities.
Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as our next 
Director of Total Rewards. 
 
Position Summary
The Director of Total Rewards provides strategic and operational leadership for payroll, compensation, employee benefits, leave management, workers’ compensation, ADA accommodations, human resources information systems (HRIS), and personnel records and data governance. This role ensures accurate, equitable, secure, and legally compliant administration of total rewards and HR operational services that support workforce stability, employee well-being and instructional continuity.
The Director partners closely with other leaders within Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, school leaders, and labor partners to ensure payroll, compensation, benefits, HR systems, and personnel records align with collective bargaining agreements, School Board policies, public records requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is critical to advancing data-informed decision-making, operational excellence, equity, and trust in support of student success. 

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking professional who brings deep expertise in payroll and benefits administration, along with a strong understanding of compliance, systems, and data integrity. You will collaborate with district leadership to design and implement programs that attract, retain, and support high-quality staff across the organization.
The salary will be in the range of $123,000.00 to $155,000.00 and includes an excellent comprehensive benefits package. The final salary for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, qualifications and meeting district criteria. 
 
We have now streamlined our application process so you may apply online. Please visit our website and complete the application. In addition, you will need to upload the supporting materials listed above. Please be sure to have your information submitted on or before the deadline date of APPLY IMMEDIATELY OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Director of Total Rewards provides strategic and operational leadership for payroll, compensation, employee benefits, leave management, workers’ compensation, ADA accommodations, human resources information systems (HRIS), and personnel records and data governance. This role ensures accurate, equitable, secure, and legally compliant administration of total rewards and HR operational services that support workforce stability, employee well-being and instructional continuity.