Managing Director of People & Talent

What We Do

Explore an exhilarating career journey with Leading Educators (LE), a dynamic nonprofit committed to exceptional and equitable education. We collaborate with innovative school system leaders to foster an optimal environment for teacher skill and knowledge growth. We reinforce system-wide progress with highly customized, direct support to teacher, school, and district leaders, focusing on building rigorous content knowledge as well as deep knowledge in learning systems, equity, and learning culture. Dash over to  leadingeducators.org for all the thrilling details! 

Internal Candidate Application Deadline: Monday, October 14, 2024 

External Candidate Application Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024

POSITION

Are you ready to be the architect of a thriving people and culture strategy? As the Managing Director of People & Talent, you will lead the charge in shaping and executing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with our organizational vision. You will serve as a strategic partner to the COO and the executive leadership team, overseeing all HR functions, including talent acquisition, development, retention, performance management, DEI, onboarding,  workforce planning, employee relations and total rewards.

In this impactful role, you’ll ensure that our HR initiatives reflect our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you’re excited about building a culture where all employees feel valued and supported, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Are you ready to drive transformative HR initiatives and cultivate a vibrant organizational culture?

• Do you thrive on creating innovative talent management strategies that align with organizational goals?
• Are you energized by leading high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive workplace?
• Do you excel at providing strategic advice to senior leadership on workforce planning and organizational design?

As an HR leader professional, do you have expertise in:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive people and culture strategic plan?
• Advising executive leadership on talent management and organizational design?
• Overseeing compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent?
• Utilizing HR metrics to drive data-informed decision-making?
• Leading diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI-B) initiatives across the organization?

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• Extensive HR Leadership Experience: Typically 10+ years in senior HR leadership roles, with a focus on strategic HR management and workforce planning.
• HR Technology Expertise: Experience overseeing HR systems (HRIS) and implementing AI tools to enhance talent management.
• Strategic Advisory Skills: Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership on talent management initiatives.
• Data-Driven Approach: Ability to leverage HR metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Change Management Experience: Proven ability to lead teams through organizational change with strong communication skills.
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Travel Requirements

This is a remote position that requires up to 20% travel

• National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, donor meetings or professional development 
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. 

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Benefits

• Compensation: The compensation range for this position is between $119,527, with a midpoint of $155,384, and a maximum of $191,241  annually. Candidates, either newly hired or new to the role, can typically expect a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications and internal equity.
• Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.
• Time Off: 
• First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
• Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
• Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators strongly values equity and challenges historical inequity with a persistent focus on dismantling systemic racism. We work towards a more just society and as such we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.

Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities