Director of Human Resources Tapestry Charter School 65 Great Arrow Buffalo , NY 14216 Certified - Area - Administrative Job Number 3300052758 Start Date Open Date Closing Date POSITION: Director of Human Resources REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer WAGE/HOUR STATUS: 12 Month/Exempt Mission: Educating and inspiring a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth. Vision: Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Values: Perseverance, Integrity, Respect & Responsibility. Position Summary: The Director of Human Resources contributes to the creation of a positive and inclusive employee experience for every employee at Tapestry. The position is responsible for the oversight and leadership of HR operational aspects of the human resources (HR) function, inclusive of the day to day management of the Human Resources Generalist. The position serves as an advisor and business partner to the Compass Leadership team while simultaneously ensuring that every employee has a voice and is supported with people focused practices that create a true sense of belonging for every employee. The position is responsible to tactically execute a comprehensive HR strategy, developed in partnership with the COO and ED; that includes talent acquisition, retention, performance management, total rewards, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee voice and recognition, and leadership development, ensuring alignment with Tapestry's mission, vision and strategic plan. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employee Relations + Provide leadership oversight to the HR Generalist. + Develop inclusive programs and practices to ensure that the employee voice is heard and to ensure effective feedback to and from employees on relevant workplace topics. + Develop and implement employee engagement programs and processes that support the school's strategic objectives and foster a culture of belonging, understanding, and accountability. + Support the development of a relevant ongoing leadership development curriculum and ongoing leadership coaching on HR, DEI and leadership skills and practices. + Oversee results-driven performance management tools and processes that follow TCS values and core competencies and ensure equity and accountability. + Ensure all employee and leadership concerns are managed with empathy, equality, and accountability. + Partner with leadership on school-wide communication strategies to ensure that employees and managers have received the information they need in a timely and effective manner. + Conduct surveys and listening sessions to evaluate effectiveness of employee and leader relations, employee communications and feedback mechanisms. + Utilize collaborative problem-solving HR best practices to resolve workplace conflicts and concerns. + Ensure the creation and utilization of effective performance management, performance improvement and corrective action practices. Talent Acquisition and Development + Oversee talent acquisition and retention strategies and plans, including directing the design and implementation of a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy focused on the TCS value proposition, candidate experience, and diversity and inclusion strategies and measurements. + Evaluate exit interview and survey data to ensure recruiting and rewards strategies are aligned with goals and value proposition of TCS. + Lead and supervise the talent recruitment processes to attract mission-driven, qualified, and diverse candidates. + Implement and monitor systems to track progress toward hiring goals that can be shared with Compass Leadership Team and other school leaders. + Lead candidate onboarding and engagement strategies to support new hires from their interview through onboarding and orientation. + Partner with leaders throughout the organization to ensure selection processes are consistent, aligned to core values, rigorous, and competency based. Ensure hiring managers are fully prepared to execute interview tasks and utilize hiring rubrics. + Collaborate with Compass Leadership to evaluate the employee experience and identify strategies to continually improve on the employee value proposition. + Lead partnerships with external organizations that support Tapestry's talent pipelines and form new partnerships to proactively solve for emerging talent needs. + Develop and maintain employee professional growth and development plan, collaborating with management and leadership to identify talents and career goals of TCS employees and support their career journeys. Total Rewards + In partnership with the COO, lead all aspects of total rewards; including compensation, benefits, retirement plans, leaves of absence, paid time off, employee rewards and recognition and professional growth and development. + Ensure consistent and compliant application of leave of absence and paid time off programs and policies, ensuring effective communication and support to employees. + Evaluate compensation and benefits programs for equity and make recommendations for program modifications to ensure equity and inclusion in compensation and benefit programs. + Function as back up payroll processor Compliance + Oversee compliance with HR laws, rules and regulations, including required policies and procedures, postings, workplace training and timely completion of all HR compliance reporting. Other duties as necessary or assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: + Bachelor's degree required. + At least 5 years of HR leadership experience is required. + SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certifications preferred. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: + Excellent communication skills. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees. + Ability to work in a team environment with a client service focus. + Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. + Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. + Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn Google Office Suite. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed primarily in an office environment, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion including walking, bending, standing. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers to complete typing, filing, and data entry. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Position requires talking, walking, driving, speaking and comprehension of complex matters. The above job description is not a contractual or binding document; it is provided as a guide to the types of duties required to be undertaken. Duties may vary from time to time and this description is subject to review. Modifications will be made as needed to support changes in the business climate and requirements. Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting. Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 85000.00 Salary: To 95000.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Permanent Position Status Full time Contact Person's Name Human Resources Contact Person's Email cunninghamp@tapestryschool.org