Head of Recruiting & HR

Director of Human Resources
Teaching 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. 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 Development

Design and implement scalable HR systems, policies, and processes
Partner with senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
Lead organization-wide HR initiatives that strengthen accountability, communication, and employee experience
Multi-State Policy, Compliance & Employment Law

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Maintain and evolve HR policies, employee handbook, and compliance frameworks across multiple locations
Partner with legal counsel on sensitive employee relations and risk mitigation matters
Performance Management & Leadership Development

Build and maintain organization-wide performance management frameworks and practices
Coach managers and senior leaders on employee relations, feedback, accountability, and difficult conversations
Design and implement manager training on performance management, compliance, and leadership effectiveness
Compensation, HR Operations & Talent Infrastructure

Partner with leadership on compensation philosophy, salary structures, and pay equity practices
Oversee HR systems, reporting, people analytics, and operational effectiveness
Ensure HR processes support organizational scale and consistency
Recruiting

Manage and support the recruiting function and recruiting team member(s)
Partner with hiring managers to improve hiring processes and workforce planning
Strengthen recruiting operations, candidate experience, and hiring consistency across the organization
Ensure consistency and equity in employee experience across teams and geographies
Partner with HR team members to support engagement initiatives and staff communication strategies
8–12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including multi-state operations

• Proven experience scaling HR systems and processes in a growing organization
• Strong change management and communication skills
• Commitment to building inclusive, equitable workplace practices