Director of Human Resources
Position Summary
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.
Roles And Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Organizational Development
- Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth
- 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
- Monitor employment law changes and proactively implement necessary updates
- Partner with legal counsel on sensitive employee relations and risk mitigation matters
- Oversee investigations and resolution of complex employee issues
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
- Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives
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
- Analyze workforce trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
Hiring & Talent Infrastructure
- Manage and support the recruiting function and recruiting team member(s)
- Prioritize improving hiring processes and workforce planning
- Strengthen recruiting operations, candidate experience, and hiring consistency across the organization
Culture & Employee Experience
- Champion an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative organizational culture
- Ensure consistency and equity in employee experience across teams and geographies
- Partner with HR team members to support engagement initiatives and staff communication strategies
Key Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including multi-state operations
- Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and compliance requirements
- Proven experience scaling HR systems and processes in a growing organization
- Strong change management and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders
- Commitment to building inclusive, equitable workplace practices
Perks And Compensation
- Works 12 months and is a full-time position, funding dependent and permitting.
- Salary range: $141,723 - $165,344 per year, based on experience.
- 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
Teaching Matters is unable to hire any employees of the New York City Department of Education within one year of the end of their employment.