OverviewThe Director of Human Resources provides the highest customer service standards and leverages their knowledge of best HR practices to support the alignment of the people team with the network’s people strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director of HR, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for implementing all aspects of the human resources function. In addition, as a champion of Ascend’s mission, culture, and values, this individual partners with the organization’s staff to help navigate and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring compliance alongside programs and practices that develop best-in-class people.Responsibilities
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Reporting structureThe Director of Human Resources reports directly to the managing director of human resources.Why work with Ascend?Empowering Students, Enriching Lives: Our deep commitment to high-quality instruction for all students and organization-wide priority of developing teachers in their first years of the profession sets us apart from the average school district.Cultivating a Thriving Community: Our strong school culture fosters respect, motivation, and restorative practices. We believe in equipping students with critical thinking skills and fostering responsible independence – a true liberal arts education for success in college and life.QualificationsMaster’s degree preferredHistory of progressive responsibility and a minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experienceStrong technical understanding of HR functions, including but not limited to compensation, performance management, HCM management, employment law, and employee benefitsPassionate about peopleEntrepreneurial mindset; committed to preserving a bold, can-do culture that sustains the organization’s values of integrity, curiosity, community, empowerment, growth, daring, and excellenceUnimpeachable personal credibilityA steward of ethical behavior who actively supports a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace cultureAbility to align with Ascend’s educational and workplace philosophiesA demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and influence at all levels of the organization without direct authorityAbility to analyze complex, sometimes ambiguous information and acquire data from multiple sources when solving problemsImpeccable written, verbal, and presentation skills, with sharp attention to detailAbility to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, navigating systems and an emerging organization of scale and complexityStrong organizational, project management, and process-building skillsHR professional certification(s) preferredExperience working in a school-based setting preferredCompensationInitial salary offers for this position range from $95,000-115,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.
