Human Resources Manager, Benefits and Compensation

Company Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:          

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 DC’s 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a member of the Human Resources team, the Human Resources Manager for the Benefits and Compensation team will be responsible for supporting the Human Resources department in a variety of manners.  The Human Resources Manager’s main responsibilities will focus on overseeing the leave and benefits functions within the HR department. Responsibilities also include coordinating with the HR Customer Service team, supporting benefits renewal and open enrollment, overseeing leave coordination and administration, and collaborating with other Talent teams on cross-functional projects.  The Human Resources Manager works closely with various departments, including Payroll and Finance, and all headquarters staff.  This is an exempt role, and it will report to the Director of Human Resources, Benefits and Compensation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leave and Absence Administration - 60%

• Manage leave programs including FMLA, parental leave, medical leave, unpaid leave, and workers compensation
• Administer the completion of timely employee data entry to help facilitate seamless payroll processing
• Partner with vendors as it relates to DC Paid Family Leave, short term disability, long term disability, workers compensation, and life insurance 
• Partner with the Payroll team and works collaboratively to resolve any issues
• Partner with the HR Customer Service team as it relates to employees on leave or workers compensation
• Partner with the Benefits Manager as it relates to benefit deductions and arrears
• Ensure employees feel knowledgeable and supported upon inquiring about leave, throughout the leave process, and upon return from leave
• Work closely with managers and school leaders as it relates to KIPP DC’s leave process, policies, and staff on leave 
• Create clear communication and tools for employees to understand their leave benefits.

Benefits and Compensation Administration Support - 20%

• Supports with KIPP DC wellness initiatives and programs
• Partner with the legal team on employee accommodations and complex employee leave scenarios
• Support benefits renewal and open enrollment process
• Ensure employee benefit questions are answered timely and accurately
• Partner with the Payroll team and works collaboratively to resolve any issues
• Support the team on team-wide projects
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of job descriptions
• Support other responsibilities and projects within benefits, as needed

Auditing and Compliance - 20%

• Manages KIPP DC’s system and process for job descriptions, reviews and ensures they are up to date and consistent, collaborates with other teams
• Maintain and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Support the periodic auditing of benefits and 403b related data 
• Proactively engage in other information vetting processes as needed
• Assist with compliance and internal audits

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three years of relevant human resources experience required
• Minimum of two years of leave administration preferred
• Experience in education preferred
• Experience in Workday preferred
• Experience with stakeholder management
• Familiarity with leave programs and laws preferred
• Proven track record of providing outstanding customer service
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC’s mission
• Outstanding organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Proactive to identify problems and come up with solutions
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability of work product
• Results-oriented team playe