Achievement First
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Achievement First Team: Talent | Job Level: Director | Location: Hybrid (4 days per week on site) - Connecticut (Candidate must live or relocate within region) | Standard Work Hours: 9a-6p | Full-Time | Salary: $117,753 About Achievement First
Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. AF is committed to continuous improvement, programmatic evolution for enhanced student outcomes, and sustainable growth. The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. AF currently employs more than 2,200 staff — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI. The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. AF believes every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools, and aims for students to graduate from high school, succeed in college, and be prepared to contribute to their communities. We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Director, Employee Relations to join our Talent Operations team. Your Impact
The Talent Operations team ensures strong talent practices are implemented across the network as the organization scales. The team aims to create a world-class employee experience so all employees feel valued and choose to stay at Achievement First to support student success. The team promotes compassionate, consistent, and fairly implemented talent practices essential to building a network of high-performing schools that can close the achievement gap at scale. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Employee Relations & HR Policy, the Director, Employee Relations will play a critical role in promoting a positive workplace. The team accomplishes this by: Overseeing comprehensive performance evaluation systems Offering competitive total rewards package Fueling people leadership practices with strong talent data, clear guidance, and efficient processes Creating avenues for employee input and feedback through various talent management surveys Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Employee Relations & HR Policy, you will be responsible for: Providing expert knowledge and guidance on employment relations functions for your portfolio of schools, executing investigations, facilitating staff trainings, and other talent management issues as needed Advising schools in leading conflict resolution, mediation facilitation, and overall performance management support including warnings, performance improvement plans, and other employee communications Building capacity for the Talent Operations team through ongoing employee relations data review and continuous improvement of HR functional areas Managing HR administration, including employment verifications, vaccination tracking, case management and accommodation requests Overseeing cyclical talent activities including renewal processes, open enrollment, and other special assignments as needed Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressive ER/HR experience; 3+ years in a senior-level or advisory role with strong focus on ER Prior experience facilitating training and conducting HR investigations; Master’s degree preferred Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence at all levels; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Knowledge of applicable state and federal law, HR best practices, and experience with HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now is a plus) Ability to travel to schools in Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport a minimum of four days a week Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $117,753, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with match, and paid Family Leave. Dedicated opportunities for growth and a strong focus on equity in compensation are part of Achievement First’s approach. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the role as stated. Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer; people from all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
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Director, Employee Relations - CT
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Achievement First Team: Talent | Job Level: Director | Location: Hybrid (4 days per week on site) - Connecticut (Candidate must live or relocate within region) | Standard Work Hours: 9a-6p | Full-Time | Salary: $117,753 About Achievement First
Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. AF is committed to continuous improvement, programmatic evolution for enhanced student outcomes, and sustainable growth. The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. AF currently employs more than 2,200 staff — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI. The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America’s children. AF believes every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools, and aims for students to graduate from high school, succeed in college, and be prepared to contribute to their communities. We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Director, Employee Relations to join our Talent Operations team. Your Impact
The Talent Operations team ensures strong talent practices are implemented across the network as the organization scales. The team aims to create a world-class employee experience so all employees feel valued and choose to stay at Achievement First to support student success. The team promotes compassionate, consistent, and fairly implemented talent practices essential to building a network of high-performing schools that can close the achievement gap at scale. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Employee Relations & HR Policy, the Director, Employee Relations will play a critical role in promoting a positive workplace. The team accomplishes this by: Overseeing comprehensive performance evaluation systems Offering competitive total rewards package Fueling people leadership practices with strong talent data, clear guidance, and efficient processes Creating avenues for employee input and feedback through various talent management surveys Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Employee Relations & HR Policy, you will be responsible for: Providing expert knowledge and guidance on employment relations functions for your portfolio of schools, executing investigations, facilitating staff trainings, and other talent management issues as needed Advising schools in leading conflict resolution, mediation facilitation, and overall performance management support including warnings, performance improvement plans, and other employee communications Building capacity for the Talent Operations team through ongoing employee relations data review and continuous improvement of HR functional areas Managing HR administration, including employment verifications, vaccination tracking, case management and accommodation requests Overseeing cyclical talent activities including renewal processes, open enrollment, and other special assignments as needed Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressive ER/HR experience; 3+ years in a senior-level or advisory role with strong focus on ER Prior experience facilitating training and conducting HR investigations; Master’s degree preferred Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence at all levels; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Knowledge of applicable state and federal law, HR best practices, and experience with HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now is a plus) Ability to travel to schools in Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport a minimum of four days a week Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $117,753, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with match, and paid Family Leave. Dedicated opportunities for growth and a strong focus on equity in compensation are part of Achievement First’s approach. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the role as stated. Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer; people from all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
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