Director of Human Resources

Job Description
Job Overview:
The Director of Human Resources is charged with setting the vision and strategy of programs and practices related to human resources at KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director of Human Resources manages the Human Resources Team to ensure successful day-to-day human resource operations. The Director of Human Resources ensures that KIPP Metro Atlanta’s human resources systems and processes are established, codified and support long term organizational health and sustainability. The Director of Human Resources works closely with key stakeholders across the organization to provide services that facilitate the successful support of organization goals in the areas of employment, employee relations, recruitment, retention, compensation, employee services, diversity & inclusion, wellness, and benefits administration.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Execution 40%
Set, direct, and execute the human resources strategy at KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools to ensure human resources systems and processes are established, codified and support long term organizational health and sustainability
Develop benchmarks for success and track and maintain comprehensive data as a source for developing and improving upon existing systems and procedures related to human resources including employee engagement, retention, compensation, benefits and employee relations
Partner with the Executive Team and Human Resources Team to refine how we staff, on-board, develop, motivate, and retain high quality employees
Team Leadership & Management 35%
Manage Human Resources Team and build capacity in direct reports through comprehensive development including the establishment of performance goals, regular check-ins, observations, timely feedback and professional development opportunities
Hold team accountable to performance goals and metrics identified through organizational planning and as part of their day-to-day duties
Lead human resources administration functions including benefits program selection and implementation, compensation, employee relations, customer service, compliance, staff policies, retention and staff information systems
Assist with the design, implementation and management of the organization’s compensation program, lead benefit negotiation and design benefits package (PTO, health, TRS, etc.) and partner with COO to administer and implement worker’s compensation program
Compliance 25%
Maintains responsibility for compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to all personnel matters as well as supporting with all federal, state and authorizer reporting requirements
Design annual review process and makes recommendations to Executive Team for improvement of policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters
Provides support/coaching to Principals and Executive Team on employee relations issues, consulting with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters