Manager of People Operations - KIPP Capital Region
Albany, NY 12201
About the Job
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.
Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Manager of People Operations: Employee Engagement is responsible for the overall support and management of the organization’s employee relations, compliance, and engagement practices and protocols.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides a broad range of professional employee relations activities, including but not limited to employee consulting, training, conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy interpretation, and preparing and delivering related summary reports and recommendations.
- Interacts with all levels of leadership regarding legal compliance, discipline, terminations, and negotiated separations.
- Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and labor proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.
- Assists with preparing plans, policies, documents, and reports, including EEO-1, affirmative action plans, organizational charts, labor agreements, and employee handbooks.
- Negotiates employment separations and represents KIPP Capital Region at employee related hearings, mediations, and depositions alongside the Director of Human Resources.
- Conducts Stay and Exit interviews regarding employee experience and investigates matters that are not in alignment with KIPP or do not adhere to the law or our organization’s policies.
KIPP Capital Region
- Perform other duties outlined by the Managing Director & Director of Human Resources.
- Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
- Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
- Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Commitment to anti-racism and equity
- Strong DEI lens with exceptional creative power in leading anti-racist practices
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback
- Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
- Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Pass a Criminal Background Check
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University is required. A degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is a plus.
- Minimum four years of professional human resource administration experience, including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training, education, and other experience,
- Strong background in comprehending, interpreting, and applying the appropriate sections of applicable federal and state laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to effectively advise, coach, interact, and navigate crucial conversations, including a demonstrated understanding of negotiation techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
- Understanding of working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
- Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
- Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additional Information
WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:
- Generous time-off
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
- Childcare benefits
- Unparalleled work/life integration
- Casual dress code
- Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
- And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.
Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $68,400 to $75,600.
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our grade salary scale at point of hire.
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.
