Director of Human Resources - KIPP Colorado

About the Director of Human Resources Role: The Director of Human Resources supports the key functions of human resources on the Talent Team. This role is critical to the overall defining and implementation of a human resources service model. This role is critical to leading the organization in compliance and providing top tier customer service to our staff. The Director of HR will support the HR team in key outcomes including but not limited to successful completion of necessary annual activities and any other org initiatives. Furthermore, this role will lead all staff data reporting and tracking for staff, compliance, engagement and demographic data. This includes but is not limited to data sharing across regional leadership teams and tracking the team data with fidelity to share out more holistically at the end of the year. The Director of Human Resources will co-create and implement Talent and HR strategies, alongside the Senior Director of HR and the CPO, that will support KIPP Colorado in becoming a Talent leader in the nonprofit space. This full-time position is a part of our Home Office Team. This role will report to the Senior Director of HR. 

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. 

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000 high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role
 

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
• Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Commit to being prepared. Such as; internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc. 
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
• Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements
• Your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events
• Other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, school support duties, etc.) 

Compliance

• Ensures organization, leaders, and staff are operating in compliance with ethical, legal, and policy guidelines
• Leads on licensure and ESSA compliance requirements in collaboration with Senior Director of HR and school leadership 
• Leads on ensuring that KIPP Colorado staff members remain in compliance with mandatory trainings, boundaries and mandatory reporting requirements, licensure requirements and ECE Teacher requirements. 
• Maintains a strong understanding of licensure and ESSA requirements in order to answer candidate questions and assure recruitment is geared toward qualified candidates
• With the Talent Team, ensures all job descriptions are updated annually and are relevant to current roles and responsibilities, including compliance requirements 
• Supports the human resources manager to ensure compliance with all employment requirements
• Lead on the KIPP Colorado background check and screening process and assure all staff are adhering to our background check policies, subsequent arrest reports and the CBI record keeping requirements
• Assure that KIPP Colorado remains in compliance with ADA mandates, requirements and accommodations. 

Staff Facing Human Resources Support Areas

• Leads on the improvement of the KIPP Colorado paid leave time off approaches, approval process, and end to end administration to assure KIPP Colorado schools are sustainably staffed 
• Assure that all KIPP Colorado staff members are informed about our PTO programs and approaches 
• Support the Senior Director of HR in conducting internal investigations and grievance processes
• Leads on the Staff Satisfaction and Staff Retention approaches at KIPP Colorado, including our bi-annual Q12 and TNTP surveys and other staff retention approaches 
• Lead the assessment of the KIPP Colorado staff benefits program and develop a plan to address staff preferences aligned with organizational values 
• In collaboration with Senior Director of HR and the Chief People Officer, oversee the administration and capturing of staff satisfaction surveys and staff concern areas and co-create a plan to address staff satisfaction to drive smart retention 

Data Reporting and Tracking

• Implements strong data systems to support reporting, risk management, and data informed decision-making
• Assures HR systems and technology (platforms) are accurate, innovative, functional for staff and leaders, and allow for dynamic data reporting and tracking of staff, performance, and compensation data
• Owns staff data collection strategy and follow through
• Ensures collection of staff information occurs accurately and efficiently at all stages of the employee life-cycle
• Develops a cadence and proactively shares and supports data reporting to regional leadership team members

Team Leadership 

• Lead directly and/or indirectly; staff members, strategy and work across the KIPP Colorado organization and specifically on the Talent Team
• Manages and coaches team towards annual goals, regularly progress monitors, and redirects goals, outcomes, or performance as needed

Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility

• For more about how you’ll lead at this level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document, only) 

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role: 

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• At least 5-7 years of relevant and aligned experience in school or non-profit based human resources (required)
• At least 5 years of school based experience and/or a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success (required) 
• At least 2 years of non-profit or school based compliance experience (preferred) 
• Past experience (2 years) of leading adults in a school environment (required) 

• A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required) 
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work.
• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
• High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skill
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Compensation and Benefits
Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $91,800 and is commensurate with experience
  • Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We don't care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare 

• Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position
  • Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)

• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft

• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone 

• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option
• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities
• Other Insurance Options: 
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
  • Voluntary long term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short term disability insurance
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Additional Information: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here 

 
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

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