Director of Human Resources

Director of Human ResourcesTeaching Matters is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every child, no matter zip code, has equitable access to great teaching. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap of a radically unequal education system for underserved and historically marginalized children. For 30 years we have supported over 1,500 schools to advance academic achievement; deepened the teaching practice of 35,000-plus teachers, and affected the learning of over 600,000 students. We bring deep knowledge, experience and a commitment to effective, research-based school and district support. We have a team of over 80 coaches which, together, have a successful history of providing professional development to thousands of educators with the overall goal of strengthening teacher effectiveness and leadership to improve student achievement.This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on partnership with leaders and managers. The Director of HR oversees organizational policies, compliance, employee relations strategy, performance management frameworks, manager development, compensation structures, and HR systems and processes. This role also manages recruiting operations and provides leadership during phases of expansion.Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the ideal candidate is a highly strategic and operationally strong HR leader who can build scalable systems while fostering a strong, mission-aligned culture.HR Strategy & Organizational DevelopmentDevelop and execute a people strategy aligned with organizational goals and growthDesign and implement scalable HR systems, policies, and processesPartner with senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change managementLead organization-wide HR initiatives that strengthen accountability, communication, and employee experienceMulti-State Policy, Compliance & Employment LawEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulationsMaintain and evolve HR policies, employee handbook, and compliance frameworks across multiple locationsMonitor employment law changes and proactively implement necessary updatesPartner with legal counsel on sensitive employee relations and risk mitigation mattersOversee investigations and resolution of complex employee issuesPerformance Management & Leadership DevelopmentBuild and maintain organization-wide performance management frameworks and practicesCoach managers and senior leaders on employee relations, feedback, accountability, and difficult conversationsDesign and implement manager training on performance management, compliance, and leadership effectivenessSupport succession planning and leadership development initiativesCompensation, HR Operations & Talent InfrastructurePartner with leadership on compensation philosophy, salary structures, and pay equity practicesOversee HR systems, reporting, people analytics, and operational effectivenessEnsure HR processes support organizational scale and consistencyAnalyze workforce trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadershipRecruitingManage and support the recruiting function and recruiting team member(s)Partner with hiring managers to improve hiring processes and workforce planningStrengthen recruiting operations, candidate experience, and hiring consistency across the organizationCulture & Employee ExperienceChampion an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative organizational cultureEnsure consistency and equity in employee experience across teams and geographiesPartner with HR team members to support engagement initiatives and staff communication strategiesKey Qualifications8–12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including multi-state operationsDeep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and compliance requirementsProven experience scaling HR systems and processes in a growing organizationStrong change management and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leadersCommitment to building inclusive, equitable workplace practicesPerks and CompensationThis position is for 12 months and is full-time.Salary range: $141,723 - $165,344 per year, based on experience. Starting salaries are based on metrics that are non negotiable to ensure equitable practices.403b options, with 6% match after one year of employment.Full benefits available, including generous PTO and sick time.Biannual social gatherings with the team.Hiring Window: 5/29/2026 - 7/10/2026Teaching Matters is unable to hire any employees of the New York City Department of Education within one year of the end of their employment.Teaching Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.