8-12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including multi-state operations.
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and compliance requirements.
Proven experience scaling HR systems and processes in a growing organization.
Strong change management and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
Commitment to building inclusive, equitable workplace practices.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth.
Design and implement scalable HR systems, policies, and processes.
Partner with senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
Lead organization-wide HR initiatives that strengthen accountability, communication, and employee experience.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Build and maintain organization-wide performance management frameworks and practices.
Manage and support the recruiting function and recruiting team member(s).
Benefits
403b options, with 6% match after one year of employment.
Full benefits available, including generous PTO and sick time.
Biannual social gatherings with the team.
Full Job Description
Director of Human Resources
Position summary:
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on partnership with leaders and managers. The Director of HR oversees organizational policies, compliance, employee relations strategy, performance management frameworks, manager development, compensation structures, and HR systems and processes. This role also manages recruiting operations and provides leadership during phases of expansion.
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the ideal candidate is a highly strategic and operationally strong HR leader who can build scalable systems while fostering a strong, mission-aligned culture.
Roles and Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Organizational Development
Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth
Design and implement scalable HR systems, policies, and processes
Partner with senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
Lead organization-wide HR initiatives that strengthen accountability, communication, and employee experience
Multi-State Policy, Compliance & Employment Law
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Maintain and evolve HR policies, employee handbook, and compliance frameworks across multiple locations
Monitor employment law changes and proactively implement necessary updates
Partner with legal counsel on sensitive employee relations and risk mitigation matters
Oversee investigations and resolution of complex employee issues
Performance Management & Leadership Development
Build and maintain organization-wide performance management frameworks and practices
Coach managers and senior leaders on employee relations, feedback, accountability, and difficult conversations
Design and implement manager training on performance management, compliance, and leadership effectiveness
Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives
Partner with leadership on compensation philosophy, salary structures, and pay equity practices
Oversee HR systems, reporting, people analytics, and operational effectiveness
Ensure HR processes support organizational scale and consistency
Analyze workforce trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
Recruiting
Manage and support the recruiting function and recruiting team member(s)
Partner with hiring managers to improve hiring processes and workforce planning
Strengthen recruiting operations, candidate experience, and hiring consistency across the organization
Culture & Employee Experience
Champion an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative organizational culture
Ensure consistency and equity in employee experience across teams and geographies
Partner with HR team members to support engagement initiatives and staff communication strategies
Key Qualifications:
8• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including multi-state operations
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and compliance requirements
Proven experience scaling HR systems and processes in a growing organization
Strong change management and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders
Commitment to building inclusive, equitable workplace practices
Perks and Compensation
This position is for 12 months and is full-time.
Salary range: $141,723 - $165,344 per year, based on experience. Starting salaries are based on metrics that are non negotiable to ensure equitable practices. See our compensation philosophy here .
403b options, with 6% match after one year of employment.
Full benefits available, including generous PTO and sick time.
Biannual social gatherings with the team
Hiring Window: 5/29/206 - 7/10/26
***Teaching Matters is unable to hire any employees of the New York City Department of Education within one year of the end of their employment.
