Assistant Director of Human Resources and Talent
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Human Resources and Talent is responsible for managing all aspects of human resources and talent acquisition at Innovation, including compensation and payroll, performance management and employee engagement, benefits and total rewards, talent acquisition, and reporting and compliance. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with Innovation's PEO, the Director of School Operations, and other school leaders. The Assistant Director's work is also supported by independent contractors and consultants, when necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Compensation and Payroll (30%)
- Collaborate with Innovation's payroll vendor and Director of School Operations to ensure that bimonthly payroll is administered in a timely and accurate manner
- Serve as primary owner of Innovation's compensation system including administering the compensation-setting process for employees, creating a levelling guide and/or other resources, and conducting analyses or working with consultants to ensure that the school's compensation is fair, equitable, and compelling to current and prospective employees
- Create resources and materials that support employees' understanding of Innovation's compensation system; Support school leaders with communication to staff about compensation
Performance Management and Employee Engagement (20%)
- Collaborate with school leaders and employment counsel to conduct any necessary investigations of misconduct or other employee issues
- Advise team leaders on managing employee performance and collaborate with school leaders to administer an effective performance management system that includes appropriate support and accountability
- Serve as a key thought partner to school leaders on effective, relevant professional learning for all employees
- Serve as main point of contact for employee grievances or complaints and support team leaders with difficult employee conversations
- Serve as primary owner of onboarding and offboarding for all Innovation staff roles
Benefits and Total Rewards (20%)
- Collaborate with Innovation's PEO to administer the healthcare plan, paid time off, and other essential benefits and perks provided to staff
- Monitor the costs and benefits of all aspects of Innovation's total rewards package for employees including staff satisfaction
- Share information about Innovation's total rewards package with employees and serve as the main point of contact for questions and issues, collaborating with Innovation's PEO as appropriate
Talent Acquisition (20%)
- Serve as primary owner of Innovation's talent acquisition strategy, processes, and implementation
- Collaborate with the Director of School Operations and other school leaders to conduct effective workforce planning based on the school's needs, goals and priorities, and resources
- Lead search processes to fill various staff vacancies as needed in collaboration with other Innovation teams
- Manage independent contractor support during high-volume periods of hiring, especially for educator roles
Reporting and Compliance (10%)
- Collaborate with Innovation's PEO and Director of School Operations to develop timely, compliant reports for Innovation's charter authorizer, New York State Department of Labor, and other relevant regulatory entities
- Provide the school leadership and Board of Trustees with regular reports and analysis on a variety of human resources and talent acquisition issues
- Collaborate with Innovation's PEO to ensure that data infrastructure and processes are aligned to all necessary reporting and compliance needs and support timely, accurate, and efficient reporting
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in human resources generalist or other roles with relevant responsibilities is required
- Experience with or exposure to all areas of human resources reflected above is required
- Experience working in schools and/or nonprofit organizations is highly preferred
- Experience serving as a strategic HR business partner to leaders and developing processes or systems to support efficient, effective implementation of the HR and talent function is highly preferred
- Experience collaborating with a PEO is a plus
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong judgment, capacity to maintain confidentiality, and ability to balance the needs of the employer and employees is required
- Knowledge of HRIS platforms, ATS platforms, and other HR/talent technology and infrastructure is highly preferred
- Working knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to human resources is highly preferred
- Emotional intelligence, a human-centered approach to difficult conversations, and strong interpersonal skills are highly preferred
- Strong project management and organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated writing, communication, and presentation skills
Values & Mindset
- Passion for and commitment to Innovation's core values of collaboration, tolerance, respect, activism, safety, and innovation
- Deeply held belief in the power of diversity and community; An assets-based orientation to students, families, community, and staff, and a commitment to a school environment that fosters and respects the voices and opinions of students
- Deeply held belief in inclusive classrooms, in the value of high expectations, and in the idea that all learners deserve to have their needs met
- Adaptability, a solution orientation, and a systematic approach to achieving results
- Commitment to authentic collaboration and to the development and empowerment of leaders throughout the school community
- Belief in the importance of holistic support for young people, including restorative practices to strengthen relationships, and a full-service community school approach to meet the wide-ranging needs of students and families
Other Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or other relevant field is required
- SHRM or other relevant certifications are a plus
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is required
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is in the range of $105,000 - $125,000 per year. Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer matching contribution of up to 5%.
