KIPP NYC Senior Director, HRA/People Operations

Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx.  Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students.  Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 850. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school August 2021!

Job Description

Position Overview

The KIPP NYC Senior Director of HRA/People Operations is an essential leadership role on the People team responsible for leading our efforts to connect our employees using technology, applications and data in an effortless, secure, and timely manner.  The Senior Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive HR technology strategy that supports the organization’s goals and objectives. 

The Senior Director will lead our regional HRA Team responsible for HR Administration, the HRIS, Benefits, Payroll, and current HR technology with the goal of optimizing HR software and tools to improve various HR processes. Additionally, the Senior Director will be responsible for identifying, presenting, and analyzing HR data to provide valuable insights for decision-making and strategic planning. This role will also partner with the regional teams, especially the Finance team and Technology Team to maximize efficiency and accuracy of our collaborative processes.

This position reports directly to the Chief People Officer and manages a team of HR professionals. A successful candidate will drive seamless integration and alignment of HR technology solutions while building strong relationships with a variety of school based and regional stakeholders across the KIPP NYC. This job is ideal for a senior HR leader, who is passionate about staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in HR technology and data analytics and also interested in leading improvements in HR processes using data-driven decision-making capabilities.

This role is based in NYC and may require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

What you will do? 

General duties and responsibilities are as follows, but not limited to 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR technology and data strategy aligned with the People Team and the organization’s overall goals and HR objectives. 

  • Assess current HR tools and systems landscape, identify gaps and areas for improvement, provide training and support to users, and drive adoption across the organization.

• Lead the HRA Team, including HR Administration, the HRIS, Benefits, Payroll, and HR Data, and foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment to provide top tier customer service to the region

• Drive the integration and optimization of current HR tools and systems (HRIS, ATS and Performance Management) to streamline HR processes and improve self-service for our employees and managers.

• Establish and enforce data governance policies and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations to protect employee data and maintain data integrity

• Analyze HR data and systems, identify technology solutions, and provide data-driven insights and recommendations to present to  People Team leaders, Senior Regional leaders, and stakeholders 

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for HR technology solutions.

• Stay current with HR technology trends and best practices, and continuously assess and improve the organization’s HR technology capabilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8-10 years of experience in Human Resources and/or HR predictive analytics and insights.  Experience with leading a HR transformation project is preferred. 

• Atleast 5 five years of experience leading a team at the Director or above level.

• At least 5 years of experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives which align with business goals and budget.

• Experience with project managemen