KIPP Foundation
Education
Manager,PeopleOperations
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“Manager, People Operations at KIPP Foundation. Skills: People Operations, HR Management, Employee Relations, HR Compliance. Manage HRIS and payroll systems. Administer benefits programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance employee experience; Ensure HR compliance; Streamline HR processes; Support organizational goals
Industry & Context.
Problem resolution; Conflict resolution; Data analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 5+ years HR experience, Experience with HRIS, Experience with payroll systems, Experience with benefits administration, Experience with employee relations, Experience with compliance, Experience with HR policies
Nice to Have
Master's degree preferred, SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage HRIS and payroll systems
Administer benefits programs
Oversee employee relations
Develop and implement HR policies
Support organizational development initiatives
Manage HR reporting and analytics
Onboard new employees
Resolve employee grievances
Conduct HR investigations
Advise leadership on HR matters
Manage performance review process
Support talent acquisition efforts
Maintain employee files
Ensure compliance with labor laws
Develop HR strategies
Support employee engagement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Leadership team; External vendors
Communication Scope
Employee communication; Leadership communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Process improvement
Full Job Description
About the Organization KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and nearly 210,000 students and alumni. Our mission : Together with families and communities, we create 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. Our vision : Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. The KIPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports KIPP public charter schools across the country. The KIPP Foundation helps to develop outstanding educators to lead KIPP schools; provides tools and resources for excellent teaching and learning; promotes innovation; and facilitates the exchange of insights and ideas across KIPP and other public schools and organizations. About Our Values: Excellent Results for Students : We value results over effort and know that our work is not finished until all students thrive. We maintain high expectations for self, team, and students. We drive outcomes by operating with agility, removing barriers, differentiating support, and prioritizing student-centered solutions—especially for those at the margins. Collective Impact : We are one team. We win together. We embody a one-team mindset by working collaboratively across teams, aligning goals, and leveraging the strengths of all teammates. We build trust-based relationships and ensure inclusive decision-making by engaging those closest to the work. We provide clarity through simple, repeatable systems and goals that enable transformational outcomes. Courageous Action: Our belief in what we can achieve is unwavering, fueling our optimism and commitment to overcome a
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