Director of Human Resources - Junior Achievement

Overview ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Junior Achievement USA is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement's programs, in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

JA’s values include:
Belief In the boundless potential of young people. Seek Out Various backgrounds, perspectives, and talents in our staff and volunteers, and boards to reflect the geographies and communities we serve. Nurture The power of partnerships and collaboration. Approach Our work with passion, honesty, integrity, and excellence. Teach Principled market-based economics and entrepreneurship that build a more sustainable world. Advocate For relevant hands-on learning.

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin (JA Wisconsin) is the region’s premier business-connected educational provider. The organization catalyzes cross-sector partnerships to deliver innovative solutions that significantly improve educational attainment, workforce readiness, and access. With operations throughout the state, JA Wisconsin has built a reputation for innovation and results, working with school districts to integrate and scale experiential learning. Today, over 120,000 students engage in a continuum of real-world applied learning experiences that shape their mindset, behaviors, and skills to envision and pursue opportunity-filled futures.

In fact, JA is also responding to emerging needs among a growing number of young adults struggling financially with independent living after school. JA is excited to be part of this new opportunity to help support one student at a time for their “last mile” of academic learning. This transformation has been fueled by partnerships with school districts, colleges, and major employers that are united by JA’s programs to solve entrenched barriers to economic opportunity.

Through these efforts, JA Wisconsin has expanded its strategic partnerships and the reach of high-impact solutions across the state. Junior Achievement designs learning experiences with the end in mind: real outcomes for students. Our experiences don't just expose young people to ideas about the future — they help students clearly connect what they are learning today to where they want to go tomorrow in a measurable way.

Responsibilities

• CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Strategic Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team. Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with organizational priorities and growth plans. Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning efforts. Establish scalable HR frameworks, systems, and processes to support a growing, multi-location organization.
  
  Use data, insights, and business acumen to inform decision-making and influence organizational direction. Partner with Finance on budgeting, compensation strategy, and workforce investments.
• Culture, Employee Experience & Leadership Development Champion a strong, cohesive organizational culture across all locations. Design and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall employee experience. Coach and support leaders on performance management, employee relations, and team effectiveness. Develop and facilitate leadership development programs that strengthen management capability. Lead engagement assessments and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Change Management…