Director of Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
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Job Description
Director of Human Resources
Job Summary
The Director of Human Resources role is an integral part of the HR generalist team ensuring that the human resources team provides the highest level of HR related service to all employees at KIPP DC. The starting salary range for this role is $125223-$138403. This is a full-time hybrid flexible role based at HDQ with an anticipated start date of October 1st.
About KIPP DC
By 2025 KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful innovative and inclusive school system that provides joyful identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence equity and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous relevant and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DCs 20 schools and two programs 7500 students and 1300 teachers leaders and staff members dedicated to this mission.
About the Role
Investing in talent is one of KIPP DCs top five priorities in our 2025 strategic plan and the Director of Human Resources plays a significant role in ensuring this priority is met. This individual will oversee the HR generalist team including 4 team members who work to ensure that employees receive the highest level of customer service at KIPP DC through the employee lifecycle onboarding compliance or other HR related functions. This role is exempt and will report to the Managing Director of Human Resources.
Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students families or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this positions work this role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 2 days per week.
Responsibilities
Oversee HR Generalist Workstreams(40% of time)
- Partner in both the retention and non-retention life cycle of staffing at KIPP DC throughout the year which covers talent-based strategic priorities such onboarding and offboarding retention and school-based offer letters (both for new hires and returning staff).
- Collaborate with other headquarters-based cross functional teams to create an exceptional day 1 onboarding experience for all of our new hires guiding them through essential protocols compliance and other personnel best practices that sets them up for success to be in our schools and show up for our students every day
- Oversee manage and execute our internal compensation policies as it relates to staff offer letters and one-time payments (stipends bonuses etc.) in order to ensure overall organizational equity.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations including all background checks to ensure KIPP DC is compliance with federal and local laws as well as KIPP DC policy
- Oversee HRIS management including data reporting relevant business processes and position control to keep our staffing data organized and accurate
- Ensure all staff inquiries to the KIPP DC HR inbox are responded to in a timely manner and that is consistent with the expected level of professional service to ensure staff feel supported as KIPP DC employees
Team Management(40% of time)
- Craft a vision for the generalist team to support KIPP DC employees including annual goals and clear roles and responsibilities
- Lead the team to implement that vision with thoughtful planning and high-quality execution
- Manage team members on the generalist team including making strong onboarding plans sharing clear expectations sharing regular feedback facilitating strong communication and providing support
Cross-team Stakeholder Engagement (20% of time)
- Support in any relevant organizational priority improvements as it relates to HR. Serve as a lead representative in cross-team collaboration specifically with the finance recruitment legal and information teams
- Serve as a leader of the talent team and human resources team including sharing issues as they arise modeling professionalism and collaboration and supporting a strong and positive team culture
- Collaborate with other HR leaders on the employee relations and benefits teams to improve internal driven priorities and processes.
- Build strong relationships with school leaders department heads and key stakeholders in the organization
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- At least 6 years of human resources experience or school leadership (principal or vice principal) experience
- At least 4 years of people or team management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a HRIS systems (preferably Workday)
- SHRM-CP PHR or SPHR certification
- 5 years of K-12 experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand frequently
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
- Prolonged periods of sedentary work
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform believing in every childs potential for success and prioritizing students schools and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DCs commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback self reflection humility and action.
Benefits & Compensation
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $125223-$138403. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
- Currently individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days up to 10 paid sick days and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
