Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Human Resource Staffing Advisor, Nutrition Services

Memphis-Shelby County Schools  •  $63k - $83k/yr  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Human Resource Staffing Advisor (Nutrition Services) establishes and maintains strong, positive working relationships with Nutrition Services managers and supervisors to support the sourcing, assignment, induction, retention, development, and performance of high-quality candidates for all nutrition services positions. Collaborates with managers, supervisors, and other Nutrition Services staff to develop short- and long-range plans for the assigned program or functional area.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Five (5) years of HR or related work experience required. Nine (9) total years of HR or related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. PHR or SPHR certification preferred. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).

Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

Additional Job Details

For full consideration, all interested applicants must create an applicant profile and submit a complete application through their profile on the MSCS Careers website. Applications cannot be submitted without an active applicant profile. The salary range for this position is $62,844 to $82,640 annually. The application period will open on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT and close on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Essential Job Functions

  • Establishes and maintains strong, positive working relationships with Nutrition Services management to support the sourcing, assignment, induction, retention, development and performance of high-quality candidates for nutrition services positions.
  • Guides hiring managers and supervisors to implement best practices for hiring, managing and retaining staff to ensure district, state, and federal compliance; monitor, review and update all HR policies to ensure alignment with current legislation.
  • Acts as the primary liaison between Nutrition Services managers, supervisors, and District Human Resources departments serving as a one-stop-shop to managers and supervisors to troubleshoot issues, provide guidance and address questions related to common HR issues (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, licensure and compliance, compensation, substitute and temporary services).
  • Regularly researches and reviews Nutrition Services departmental human capital data (e.g., absenteeism, retention, turnover, and performance data) to identify trends and areas of concern, compiling and elevating the data to managers and directors to drive human capital decisions.
  • Coordinates with the Talent Acquisition Team to develop recruitment plans and strong selection processes to identify and select the highest-quality candidates for Nutrition Services positions.
  • Assists in screening and sourcing of candidates to determine suitability for posted nutrition services roles.
  • Provides and/or promotes innovative solutions and strategies that allow hiring managers to efficiently and effectively meet needs identified for departments and roles.
  • Participates in the recruitment and placement of staff through job fairs and other recruitment events and collaborates with the recruitment team to provide feedback on pool quality.
  • Guides new hires through the on-boarding process in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring employees feel prepared to work effectively from day one.
  • Advises managers and supervisors throughout performance management processes and collaborates with employee relations and employee performance and support teams to ensure effective retention of high performing employees and improvement or exiting of low performing employees.
  • Monitors all points in the application and on-boarding process to ensure timely turnaround times and work with teams as necessary to deal with pain points, generating solutions to address bottlenecks in the process.
  • Negotiates terms and conditions of employment with staff.
  • Supports managers and supervisors in the planning for an assignment of staff, including advising identified projected vacancies, transfer actions, and other HR implications of staffing decision making.
  • Advises/consults/provides and supports SCS Brand initiatives.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
  • Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    About Memphis-Shelby County Schools

    A Major, Urban School District on the

    Cutting Edge of Closing the Achievement Gap

    Our Mission

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation located in a large city with a hometown feel, Memphis, TN. Here in the Bluff City, we are dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership, and life.

    • Our promise is that by 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.

    • Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer. With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Memphis-Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.

    Our Future

    Though our challenges are significant, we are a district on the rise.

    • Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been a level 5 growth district—the highest achievable level in TN--for the past three years.

    • Memphis-Shelby County Schools has seen district-wide math proficiency scores double in the past three years.

    • Memphis-Shelby County Schools I-Zone schools were once performing in the bottom 5% of TN, and are now making significant gains towards the goal of performing amongst the top 25% within five years.

    We are a district committed to progressive strategies and practices that promote student achievement. We do this by ensuring that every classroom has an effective teacher and every school is operated by staff and leaders committed to excellence.

    Industry
    Government & Public Safety
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Memphis, TN
    Year Founded
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