Senior Manager of Employee Relations (Internal Only)
Talent - Washington, DC - Full Time
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Senior Manager of Employee Relations (Internal Only)
Job Summary
The Senior Manager of Employee Relations is an integral part of the Talent team, supporting a wide range of employee relations functions. The starting salary range for this role is $86,280-$93,782. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Washington, DC with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
This position is only open for the HR team. The deadline for internal applicants to apply is April 11, 2025.
About KIPP DCBy 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.
About the Role
The Senior Manager of Employee Relations serves as a key partner in fostering a positive and compliant work environment by ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees. This role focuses on addressing workplace concerns, investigating allegations of misconduct—including harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, and policy violations—and ensuring adherence to KIPP DC policies and employment laws. Working closely with the Human Resources team, the Senior Manager of Employee Relations plays a vital role in resolving workplace issues, promoting equity, and strengthening relationships between employees and the organization. culture, and conflict resolution strategies.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Director of Employee Relations. Headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this will allow for hybrid flexibility. This role will have approximately 50% flexibility to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Employee Relations (75% of the time)
- Investigate and resolve workplace concerns, including employee conduct issues, harassment, discrimination, and policy violations.
- Advise and support managers on personnel matters, including performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and ADA accommodations.
- Mediate workplace disputes and navigate difficult conversations to promote a fair and productive work environment.
- Develop and implement training on staff policies, employee relations best practices, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and collaborate with school staff, HR, and leadership to ensure consistent and transparent employee relations practices.
- Serve as point of contact for an identified major HR priority for the entire organization, such as general coverage (substitutes, internal coverage) or compliance (I-9, SSOAA, etc)
- Manage the success of the applicable identified major HR priority by ensuring any applicable stakeholder engagement, budget management, and/or project management
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with school leaders, recruitment and other cross functional teams
- Manage employee changes in Workday, KIPP DC’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Ensure KIPP DC’s HR policies and procedures comply with Federal and DC laws and encompass HR best practices; provide input to those policies to ensure they are properly documented, updated and communicated as necessary
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications
- Current Member of the KIPP DC HR team
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee relations, policy management, or HR compliance.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Experience working in an educational or nonprofit environment.
- Experience in K-12 and/or non-profit sector
- Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation [edited this section for your role]
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $86,280-$93,782. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
- Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
