Job Description
Responsibilities of KIPP Columbus Senior Director of Human Resources include, but are not limited to, the following:
Human Resources (HR)
- Support and drive our People vision and set of goals for Human Resources; develop HR structures and priorities with a focus on equity, inclusivity, and excellence.
- Lead the management, mentoring and development of KIPP Columbus HR team members
- Manage and provide counsel on employee relations strategy, including investigation of issues, performance improvement plans, state/government programs and compliance with legal requirements, disciplinary actions, and exits.
- Partner with the People Leadership Team and KIPP Columbus leaders to identify, cultivate and drive key People initiatives to include wellness, total rewards, compensation, position management, change management, and engagement.
- Build close, effective relationships with KIPP Columbus school leaders and School Support Team (SST) leaders to enhance our Human Resources and people needs across the region and ensure alignment of processes and resources with program needs
- Play a key role in leading organizational culture initiatives that ensure a high-performing and inclusive organization overall, including putting systems and processes in place that value and leverage skill and expertise across the organization
- Lead initiatives to ensure equity of pay, benefits, and HR policies across KIPP
Onboarding and Performance
- Ensure new hires are introduced to the organization’s values and culture, with strong onboarding, investment, and transition plans.
- Oversee systems and structures to support the preparation, execution, and facilitation of performance reviews across the region
- Refine performance evaluation system for teachers and leaders, determining improvements to align standards for instructional and non-instructional staff. Ensure evaluations provide actionable feedback linked with professional development opportunities, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Partner with the Director of People Development to develop and implement scalable and consistent career pathways across all schools.
Payroll and Benefits
- Implement and administer competitive benefits and wellness strategy for team members, ensuring effective communication, processes, and support are in place.
- Work with our external partners to oversee the management of employee benefit programs including health insurance, life insurance, dental & vision insurance, retirement, and ancillary lines of coverage.
- Ensure compliance with US benefits, employment and insurance laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Partner with the Education Service Center to oversee payroll and state tax and registration process.