Senior Manager, Employee Experience & Business Partner

Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11 % of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Job Description

Position Overview

The KIPP NYC Senior Manager, Employee Experience & Business Partner is an integral member of the Employee Experience Team and KIPP NYC People Team. The Senior Manager will  manage employee relations and employee experience in the KIPP NYC region. This Senior Manager reports directly to the Managing Director of Employee Experience on the People Team.

This role is based in NYC and will 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.

General Duties & Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Conducts interviews regarding an employee’s experience and investigates when a staff member does not adhere to the law or our organization’s policies.
• Provides employee education on employment policies, KIPP NYC protocols, and best practices.
• Represents KIPP NYC in contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations as needed.
• Analyzes information and data necessary to define and discern cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances as it relates to  employee experiences.
• Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues. After analyzing the information, make recommendations on changes, adjustments or enhancements. 
• Advises and trains leaders on best employee relations practices and strategies for managing concerns and employee grievances, including training on employment laws and legal affairs 
• Collaborates with leadership on matters of policy and terms of memoranda of understanding before and throughout the employee relations process.
• Collaborates with legal counsel and departments in the preparation for and participation in negotiation with employee and labor groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources or related field preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus.
• Minimum four years of professional human resource administration experience, including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training, education, and other experience, 
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable federal and state laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively advise, coach, interact and navigate through crucial conversations, including a demonstrated understanding of negotiation techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
• A demonstrated passion for and commitment to the core values of our mission: zest, grit, hope, and social justice and a desire to create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000 per year. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band. Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range, however they are ultimately determined by scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.