KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Human Resources Partner
KIPP SoCal Public Schools, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Who We AreKIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 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 BelieveKIPP 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 DoAt 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.You Should Apply If:You're excited by the opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring the success and well-being of KIPP SoCal’s team members, thus directly contributing to the overall mission of providing excellent education to our students.The mission of the HR Partner is to effectively execute the employee relations and talent management strategies developed by the Chief Talent and Equity Officer. This role supports the promotion, development, and maintenance of a liberatory adult culture at KIPP SoCal, with a focus on personal accountability, high performance, and anti-racist outcomes. The HR Partner collaborates with various departments, including HR Operations, Leadership Development, Workforce Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Teaching & Learning, Student Services, Operations, and School Management.Apply by October 4, 2024 to receive priority review consideration by our Talent Team.*This role requires meetings inside our schools in East LA, South LA, and Southeast LA, meeting attendance at our KIPP SoCal office just south of Downtown LA, and, occasionally, opportunities to work remotely in Southern California.OutcomesPromote, develop and maintain a liberatory adult culture at KIPP SoCal; improve KPIs by 70% within 3 years.Support the implementation of employee relations strategies and initiatives to improve well-being, compensation, performance management and misconduct, succession planning, grievances, and conflict resolution.Utilize a case management system for tracking and resolving employee relations (ER) issues. Leverage data to identify ER and organizational effectiveness trends. Implement strategies to increase high performance/high accountability behaviors, intervene early, and reduce risk.Train and coach leaders to build a liberatory high-performance accountability culture at each school and the school success team (regional office).Evaluate and recommend improvements to ER policies and practices to promote a strong staff culture and ensure organizational success.Leverage AI to increase productivity, efficiency and efficacy of ER workstreams, and expand ER literacy.Contribute to talent acquisition and development activities to support the effort to build a roster of 60% A players in 3 years.KPIs include:Performance Management Compliance Rate: This KPI tracks the percentage of managers who complete performance management activities (like performance reviews) on time.Goal Achievement Rate: This measures the percentage of strategic objectives or individual performance goals achieved.Team Member Retention Rate: The percentage of team members who remain with the school over a given period.Team Member Absence Rate: A high absence rate might suggest a lack of engagement or issues with the workplace environment.Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS): A measure of whether team members would recommend the school/organization as a good place to work.Incident Resolution: The number and type of employee relations incidents, and the effectiveness and speed of their resolution.Leadership Assessment Score: This measures the effectiveness of school leaders based on feedback from team members and can demonstrate accountability at the leadership level.ResponsibilitiesAct as a primary HR point of contact for a designated roster of schools, providing guidance and support in all HR-related matters.Maintain a consistent and strong presence at assigned campuses to build relationships, monitor KPIs, and understand the unique needs of each school community.Collaborate and communicate with directors of schools to improve the quality and consistency of performance management.Engage in proactive employee relations activities, focusing on prevention of potential issues and early intervention when issues arise.Leverage AI and technological solutions to improve efficiency in HRP workstreams and expand adoption of self-service options for school leaders and team members.CompetenciesSystems Thinking.
Employ an integrated approach to understand and solve complex problems within the HR landscape.Emotional Maturity.
Self-Regulation. Serve as a role model for others, managing emotions effectively in a professional setting.Accountability Culture Leadership.
Help build a culture where leaders and team members take responsibility for their outcomes and performance.Adaptability.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities, beliefs, habits, and loyalties as they pertain to HR functions and employee relations.Proactivity.
Proactively address issues without being prompted and bring new ideas to enhance HR practices.Developing Talent.
Assist in coaching team members to improve performance.The QualificationsEducation and Certification:Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.Four years of human resource experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or SPHR/PHR credential preferred.Knowledge and Skills:Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employment laws.Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, policies, and processes.Strong understanding of organizational structure, job qualifications, and compensation practices.Communication and Interpersonal Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships across the organization.Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in using spreadsheets for data analysis.Training and Development:Ability to plan, organize, and present training activities to diverse employee groups.Technical Proficiency:Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Forms, Sheets, Slides, Chat).Experience with HRIS, preferably Kronos.Familiarity with Slack and Zoom.Organizational and Time Management Skills:Highly organized, able to handle multiple priorities.Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.Independence and Teamwork:Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.Strong teamwork skills, with a willingness to support the team and collaborate cross-functionally.Integrity and Confidentiality:Unwavering integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential employment information with discretion.Additional Requirements:Expected to complete notary signing agent training and authorization (KIPP SoCal will cover related expenses).Expected to become proficient in use of AI chatbots (training will be provided).CompensationKIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $72,760 to $109,140. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $90,950 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, sick leave, and vacation.Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.).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.
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Employ an integrated approach to understand and solve complex problems within the HR landscape.Emotional Maturity.
Self-Regulation. Serve as a role model for others, managing emotions effectively in a professional setting.Accountability Culture Leadership.
Help build a culture where leaders and team members take responsibility for their outcomes and performance.Adaptability.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities, beliefs, habits, and loyalties as they pertain to HR functions and employee relations.Proactivity.
Proactively address issues without being prompted and bring new ideas to enhance HR practices.Developing Talent.
Assist in coaching team members to improve performance.The QualificationsEducation and Certification:Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.Four years of human resource experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or SPHR/PHR credential preferred.Knowledge and Skills:Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employment laws.Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, policies, and processes.Strong understanding of organizational structure, job qualifications, and compensation practices.Communication and Interpersonal Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships across the organization.Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in using spreadsheets for data analysis.Training and Development:Ability to plan, organize, and present training activities to diverse employee groups.Technical Proficiency:Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Forms, Sheets, Slides, Chat).Experience with HRIS, preferably Kronos.Familiarity with Slack and Zoom.Organizational and Time Management Skills:Highly organized, able to handle multiple priorities.Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.Independence and Teamwork:Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.Strong teamwork skills, with a willingness to support the team and collaborate cross-functionally.Integrity and Confidentiality:Unwavering integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential employment information with discretion.Additional Requirements:Expected to complete notary signing agent training and authorization (KIPP SoCal will cover related expenses).Expected to become proficient in use of AI chatbots (training will be provided).CompensationKIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $72,760 to $109,140. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $90,950 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, sick leave, and vacation.Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.).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.
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