Vice President, Human Resources Operations

Location: California

* Lead from a compelling multi-year vision and data-informed position that delivers on quality  improvements for staff through strategic changes across talent, including but not limited to HR systems, talent policies and practices, enhanced benefits, and management skills that support Alliance’s ability to deliver on its mission;
* Serve as a strategic advisor and functional expert to the Chief People Officer, Talent Leadership Team (Vice Presidents leading Talent functions), and other organizational leaders regarding Talent strategy (staff life cycle from entry to exit, including how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) informs every element of the staff life cycle), initiatives and issues;
* Ensure compliance with employment law and lead the organization through necessary changes to maintain ongoing compliance including updating the employee handbook, training staff and supervisors, and partnering with internal and external counsel.
* Implement and ensure strong system execution that provides accurate data, strong employee services, and high-quality coordination and partnership with other talent functions and school leaders.
* Design and implement systems-level protocols to ensure that all HR operations provide an exceptional experience for staff while aligning and complying with Alliance policies, individual school charters, and state and federal labor laws, and ensure consistent, fair, and equitable application of policies and procedures to all staff, regardless of position or status.
* Provide strong financial stewardship of, and directly inform, the development of the HR Operations team budget (e.g. ensure return on investment analysis, participate actively in Talent budgeting processes, etc.);
* Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and other effectiveness indicators to monitor progress for all of HR Operations’ major functions (compliance, operations of staff experience, and benefits administration);
* Facilitate cross-functional cooperation, and identify and address strategic opportunities and challenges that support our HR and talent strategy, initiatives, and organizational priorities;
* Guide the HR Operations department to develop its operational and work plans with clear and measurable goals that align with the larger HR and talent strategy, initiatives, and organizational priorities.
* Commitment to the Alliance's core beliefs and educational philosophy;
* Successful leadership in HR, knowledge of state and federal labor laws and employment provisions;
* Deep knowledge of urban public schools and school culture is a plus;
* Ability to lead effectively in a multi-layered organization and build strong relationships with teachers, coaches, school leaders and other home office and school-based colleagues;
* Strong conceptual, analytical, and organizational/systems thinking needed to interpret data, inform goals and strategy development, and lead implementation/execution;
* Proven record of effective leadership, ability to navigate complex issues and drive organizational change;
* Strong people management skills with a successful track record of leading teams to excellent outcomes;
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey information to a variety of audiences (e.g., large groups, staff meetings, executive briefings, memos, etc.);
* Ability to work well in emotionally charged, difficult situations involving confidential or sensitive matters;
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google-based applications;
* Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
* Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
* At least five (5) years of relevant, progressive professional work experience in a public school district, public administration, charter school/education management organization, or university, with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience and verified experience in HR, employee or labor relations, supervision of schools, or equivalent experience,
* A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in human resources,…