Vice President of Talent Operations

POSITION:
Vice President of Talent Operations

LOCATION:

DSST:
Home Office (In Person, Denver, CO)
SALARY: $135,000 - $164,600 based on years of aligned experience in a role of similar level and responsibilities, up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend if you are moving from a location greater than 75 miles from Denver!

STATUS:
Full time year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position START:
Flexible, but immediate start preferred. You can view our current School Year Calendar here.
* Applications will be accepted until September 23rd 2026 at 4pm MST.
* The Vice President of Talent Operations plays a central role in ensuring the vision and strategy for key talent initiatives are aligned to the mission and network goals of the organization. Additionally, this individual will serve as the leader of the Talent Operations Team providing critical oversight and support for key talent functions such as benefits, compensation, performance & evaluation, HR policies, and more.

This role will serve as the leader of the Talent Operations Department and directly manage a team of senior talent leaders.
** KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Collaborates with executive leadership to deliver on the organization's mission and goals by providing people data and strategy to inform decision-making.
* Provides strategic human resources leadership to ensure consistent and high quality HR support in alignment with DSST’s view of the human condition.
* Shapes the vision and provides leadership support for all key Talent Operations initiatives including the organization Transformational Talent Priority work.
* Provides critical leadership to ensure the vision and execution of compensation and benefits supports retaining and attracting transformational talent.
* Leads the network planning process related to talent including the alignment of our people cycle with our annual & long-term planning processes.
* Operates as a subject matter expert in best practices related to employment, wellness, compensation, and benefits.
* Partners directly with executives and School Leaders to establish and maintain a positive school, team, and organizational culture.
* Drives change within the organization including the adoption of new technologies, workflows, staffing models, and organization structures.
* Responsible for growth, development, and retention of a strong talent operations team.
* Partners closely with Talent Acquisition leadership to develop and implement effective talent strategies across Talent Operations and Acquisition in order to recruit & retain top talent.
* Responsible for overseeing the setting, enforcing, and evaluating of legally compliant people policies, procedures, and best practices.
* Other duties as assigned based on organizational priorities.
** SKILLS
* * People Leader:
* Deep reservoir of commitment to being a “partner in the people space” by building meaningful relationships with DSST leaders and team members in order to support DSST’s mission of closing the achievement gap.
* Ability to build trust with DSST leaders and team members through consistent communication and action aligned with our DSST’s view of the Human Condition.
* Demonstrated flexibility and ability to juggle competing priorities.

DEI Leader:
* Engages, inspires, and empowers a diverse, motivated, and high-performing team, bringing out each team member's personal best while modeling a passion for DSST's mission and delegating tasks as appropriate.
* Holds the organization accountable for its commitments, providing clarity, fairness, and constructive feedback, and motivates team members to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. Invests in and promotes professional development and wellness for self and staff.
* Builds…