Director of Employee Relations at KIPP Public Schools Northern California

DescriptionPLEASE NOTE: A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.The cover letter should be no longer than one page and include:Example(s) of successful navigation of complex talent/HR issuesExample(s) of your commitment to racial equityExample(s) of how you coach and manage your teamsPosition SummaryThe Director of Employee Relations will lead the design and execution of KIPP NorCals employee relations strategy fostering a positive inclusive and legally compliant work environment for over 1100 staff members. This role will provide expert guidance on conflict resolution employee counseling and complex workplace issues while also ensuring adherence to all applicable employment laws and policies. The Director will train and coach managers and school leaders on best practices in employee relations lead high-level investigations and build the systems tools and processes that strengthen the organizations overall employee experience. Reporting to the Chief People Officer the Director will serve on the Total Employee Experience (TEX) leadership team and manage three Employee Relations Associate Directors.Preferred QualificationsMission Oriented - Holds a deep belief in the brilliance of our students and their potential; and in the transformative power of education for liberation. Demonstrates our Regional Support Office values of excellence equity courage and compassion.Expertise in Employee Relations - Experience in managing employee relations issues. Knowledge of HR and employee relations processes/laws/regulations; and of California credentialing regulations preferred.Ability to Build Strong Relationships - Demonstrates a relationship orientation through collaboration approachability strong listening skills empathy and transparent communication.ExperienceDemonstrated commitment to advancing racial equity and belief in our vision for diversity equity and inclusionAt least 10 years of related professional experiencesSuccessful navigation of complex talent/HR issuesTK-12 non-profit and/or mission-driven work experience preferredSuccessful experience in managing teamsEducationBachelors degree required; graduate degree such as law degree preferredSociety of Human Resources Management (SHRM) or Human Capital Institute certification preferredEssential Functions and ResponsibilitiesLead Employee Relations FunctionCreate and lead overall strategy to manage employee relations issues including complaints performance issues and other issues as they arisePlans approach to complex and/or highly visible personnel issues informed by legal guidanceMaintains organization and record keeping of all issuesCollects and analyzes data to identify trends and patterns in employee relations and makes recommendations to Chief People Officer and other KIPP NorCal leadersDirectly manages employee relations at the Regional Support Office (RSO) and School Leaders; also manages team members who directly manage employee relations at school sitesCounseling Advising and TrainingProvide guidance to managers and employees on employe relations matters including policies procedures and potential issuesDesign and deliver training programs for managers and employees on topics like employee relations conflict resolution and workplace behaviorProvide guidance and support on performance management processes including coaching counseling and disciplinary actionsConflict ResolutionMaintain and update as necessary KIPP NorCals escalation protocol for employee complaints and grievancesWhen issues are escalated to the TEX team conduct thorough investigations into accusations of employee harassment discrimination or other workplace issues including:Interviewing those involvedReviewing documents and evidenceDrafting clear and detailed reportsMaintains strict confidentiality with everyone involvedRecommend resolutions to Chief People Office for decision and executionFacilitate mediations and restorative meetings as neededLead the Title IX process as the regions coordinatorDevelop Tools and ProtocolsDevelop and maintain protocols for investigations interviews performance improvement plans and other employee relations topicsDevelop and facilitate monthly workshops aligned to the Performance Management Cycle New or Updated policies promotion processes etc.Lead annual updates to Staff HandbookLeads TEX team projects as neededComplianceEnsure compliance with employment laws and regulations staying up to date on legal changesParticipates in arbitration proceedings on behalf of the organizationEmployee HandbookMake annual updates to the Employee Handbook to ensure employees have access to all organization policies relevant state and federal laws and information they can use to be successful in their roleWork with the TEX team and KIPP NorCals first team (all department leads) to make updates to employee policies as they are neededCoordinate workshops to educate the teams on any handbook updatesEnsure distribution of the handbook annuallyTeam Leadership and ManagementContributes to setting TEX team goals and works to align department team goals to broader TEX team goalsModels contributes and supports a positive and inclusive culture on the TEX teamHelps manage TEX teams budgetCollaborates in hiring processes for TEX team rolesCreates clear expectations for direct reports aligned to Professional Development Plans and TEX team goals and supports direct reports to ensure their successOtherMay serve as an external representative of KIPP Northern California.Shares talent best practices and collaborates across the national KIPP network.Performs other related duties and special projects as required or assigned.Physical Mental and Environmental DemandsPhysical: Ability to navigate office and school campuses and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment up to 20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively which may include kneeling walking pushing/pulling squatting twisting turning bending stooping and reaching overhead.Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives work with interruptions concentrate for long periods of time read calculate perform routine math problems memorize and recall objects and people.Environmental: Office environment subject to interruptions and distractions. Frequent travel to schools and districts. KIPP adheres to health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC CDE and public health agencies recommendations.ClassificationThis is a full-time exempt position based on a full year calendar cycle based out of our Regional Support Office (RSO). The RSO currently operates in a hybrid fashion. The Director can expect to work in person 2-3 days per week and remotely or in the field the remaining days subject to change based on the needs of the role and the first six months of the role the Director should expect more in person days to build relationships with school and RSO teams.About KIPP Public Schools Northern CaliforniaWe are a thriving nonprofit network of 23 free public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.Our student community consists of nearly 7000 elementary middle and high school students in East Palo Alto Oakland San Francisco San Lorenzo San Jose Redwood City and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch 23% are multilingual learners and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students diversity.CompensationKIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your familys well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision benefits.We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate to offer competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is between $136000 and $164000. Most candidates would be compensated at $147000.PLEASE NOTE: A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.The cover letter should be no longer than one page and include:Example(s) of successful navigation of complex talent/HR issuesExample(s) of your commitment to racial equityExample(s) of how you coach and manage your teamsRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Customer Service,CFA,Ethernet,Fiber,Anesthesia Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 136000 - 164000