Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 23 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.
What We Believe
KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Job Overview
The Director of Employee Relations oversees KIPP SoCal’s employee relations programs, policies and procedures; designs and develops programs to promote employee satisfaction and improvements; implements human resource management strategies and systems; and provides guidance on risk management and compliance initiatives for our employees and stakeholders across all KIPP SoCal schools. The Director will lead a fast-paced and dynamic team of Partners who support our schools while providing direct support themselves when necessary.
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Strategic Management and Planning- Drive and direct leadership of employee relations strategies and initiatives (well-being, compensation, performance management, succession planning, grievances, conflict resolution, and misconduct) through the development of strong employee communication channels and strategically aligned stakeholder relationships to support a broader people risk management agenda.
- Assess, recommend, and implement HR policies and practices as needed to effectively meet the needs of employees and stakeholders at KIPP SoCal that promotes and strengthens our staff culture and organizational principles.
- Directly manage two HR Partners who support our Los Angeles and San Diego schools on all employee relations matters.
- Monitor and analyze employee relations data in order to improve HR systems, processes, and structures to support hiring, development, and retention.
- Help create and lead professional development for senior leadership and people managers on effective employee management practices.
- Provide guidance and counsel on the annual renewal process.
Employee Relations Case Management, Metrics and Reporting- Understand and implement a practice for use of case management systems including roles and responsibilities for the HR Partners regarding full cycle investigations from intake to resolution.
- Leverage metrics, tools, data and resources to help identify ER and organizational effectiveness trends, insights and proactive strategies that assist with increasing engagement and reducing risk (may include internal processes, identification and selection of vendors, etc).
- Conduct quarterly audits of the system and report out to leadership.
Investigations and Employee Relations Support- Conduct Employee Relations investigations including gathering and analyzing facts, applying relevant laws, policies and past practice to reach conclusions and present findings for further action and proposed remediation.
- Prepare investigation summary reports, track investigations in case management systems, and draft proposed disciplinary documentation as needed.
- Consult with managers and leadership teams to provide guidance to address specific employee performance concerns, including performance improvement plans and involuntary terminations processes and practices.
- Guide and train managers in overall performance management concepts in alignment with the organization’s philosophy, practices, and processes.
Legal Compliance- Provide guidance to management and leadership teams in navigating various employee and labor relations related issues to minimize potential employment-related risk and liabilities.
- Directly manage and oversee the annual renewal process for all instructional and non-instructional school-based staff in compliance with California law.
- Partner with relevant stakeholders to develop, conduct and facilitate a variety of Employee Relations trainings such as Performance Development and Evaluations, Management Essentials, Anti-Harassment/Discrimination and Workplace Behaviors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal employment and labor laws and related wage and hour regulations.
- Collaborate with Legal and HR Partners regarding communication and implementation of policies and programs (handbook, websites, etc.) ensuring compliance with applicable local employment laws and regulations.
Business Partnership- Create broad partnerships among school based, regional and CMO teams to develop and implement practices that reflect consistent, fair and aligned approach.
- Collaborates cross-functionally across school based, regional and CMO teams to solve for complex employee relations issues.
- Provide training and support to school-based and regional teams on Team Member well-being, compensation, performance management, succession planning, grievances, conflict resolution, and misconduct.
- Apply expertise in data analysis and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and help inform, influence, support, and execute our talent decisions.
- Investigate ways to measure and visualize existing processes for greater efficiencies.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects that require inputs from cross-functional stakeholders while balancing impact on needs of organization.
- Leverage tools, such as ZenDesk and KIPPnet to drive analytics and enable staff to utilize self-service support on routine inquires.
- Other duties that are broadly in line with the above essential duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications- Minimum of 8 years of related work experience, preferably in a growing and dynamic multi-site organization with at least 300+ team members.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree or equivalent in a related field or equivalent professional certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple high-profile and complex projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative team player; comfortable leading and executing projects as required.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage workforce data to help inform KIPP SoCal policies, processes and decision making to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment.
- Track record of identifiable and measurable successes in managing a complex organization and implementing operational change.
- Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks.
- Unquestioned commitment to KIPP SoCal’s mission and values.
Benefits & Compensation- KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $98,400 to $147,660 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $123,050 depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
- Generous paid time off program includes 22 holidays, 10 sick days, and 10 vacation days per year
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
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KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.