ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting directly to Alliance’s Chief People Officer, the Vice President, Human Resources (HR) Operations plays a vital role in Alliance’s overarching people strategy and talent systems execution – ensuring we attract, grow, and keep top talent at all levels of the organization to work in service of Alliance scholars and families. The Vice President, HR Operations will lead the HR Operations teams (including compliance and reporting, the operations of the staff experience from entry to exit, and benefits administration) of 9 staff members and lead transformational work to improve Alliance’s human resources functions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide departmental leadership, organizational HR strategy and direction, and systems-level thinking.

• Lead from a compelling multi-year vision and data-informed position that delivers on quality  improvements for staff through strategic changes across talent, including but not limited to HR systems, talent policies and practices, enhanced benefits, and management skills that support Alliance’s ability to deliver on its mission;

• Serve as a strategic advisor and functional expert to the Chief People Officer, Talent Leadership Team (Vice Presidents leading Talent functions), and other organizational leaders regarding Talent strategy (staff life cycle from entry to exit, including how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) informs every element of the staff life cycle), initiatives and issues;

• Ensure compliance with employment law and lead the organization through necessary changes to maintain ongoing compliance including updating the employee handbook, training staff and supervisors, and partnering with internal and external counsel.

• Implement and ensure strong system execution that provides accurate data, strong employee services, and high-quality coordination and partnership with other talent functions and school leaders.

• Design and implement systems-level protocols to ensure that all HR operations provide an exceptional experience for staff while aligning and complying with Alliance policies, individual school charters, and state and federal labor laws, and ensure consistent, fair, and equitable application of policies and procedures to all staff, regardless of position or status.

Lead a large, complex department with attention to team culture and satisfaction.

• Build and maintain a strong team of HR Operations functional leaders and support staff through effective recruiting, training, coaching, motivating, team building, and succession planning;

• Model and facilitate “best in class” culture practices and customer service standards aimed at delivering high-quality HR Operations support to all schools and Home Office teams/colleagues.

• Manage the professional growth of direct reports to build a strong HR leadership “bench”;

• Review team members’ work to provide ongoing, timely, relevant, and constructive feedback to HR operations functional leads and key cross-departmental leaders (e.g. staffing, school operations, performance management, employee relations).

Leverage resources and develop tools to guide the department’s work and to support its goals and organizational priorities.

• Provide strong financial stewardship of, and directly inform, the development of the HR Operations team budget (e.g. ensure return on investment analysis, participate actively in Talent budgeting processes, etc.); 

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and other effectiveness indicators to monitor progress for all of HR Operations’ major functions (compliance, operations of staff experience, and benefits administration);

• Facilitate cross-functional cooperation, and identify and address strategic opportunities and challenges that support our HR and talent strategy, initiatives, and organizational priorities;

• Guide the HR Operations department to develop its operational and work plans with clear and measurable goals that align with the larger HR and talent strategy, initiatives, and organizational priorities.

Develop and manage strong internal and external relationships to support the HR Operations department’s work.

• Collaborate closely with the Talent Leadership Team, Instructional Superintendents, and school site leaders to ensure cross-functional implementation of HR  strategy;

• Establish strong relationships and work effectively with key internal and external stakeholders and/or partners (e.g., vendors, school and Home Office leaders, local school boards, community-based organizations, etc.) to inform sound HR practices and strategy;

• Represent Alliance on HR-related matters and develop relationships as needed to further Alliance’s overall HR strategy, initiatives, and priorities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Commitment to the Alliance's core beliefs and educational philosophy;

• Successful leadership in HR, knowledge of state and federal labor laws and employment provisions;

• Deep knowledge of urban public schools and school culture is a plus;

• Ability to lead effectively in a multi-layered organization and build strong relationships with teachers, coaches, school leaders and other home office and school-based colleagues;

• Strong conceptual, analytical, and organizational/systems thinking needed to interpret data, inform goals and strategy development, and lead implementation/execution;

• Proven record of effective leadership, ability to navigate complex issues and drive organizational change;

• Strong people management skills with a successful track record of leading teams to excellent outcomes;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey information to a variety of audiences (e.g., large groups, staff meetings, executive briefings, memos, etc.);

• Ability to work well in emotionally charged, difficult situations involving confidential or sensitive matters;

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google-based applications;

• Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced environment;

• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five (5) years of relevant, progressive professional work experience in a public school district, public administration, charter school/education management organization, or university, with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience and verified experience in HR, employee or labor relations, supervision of schools, or equivalent experience,

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in human resources, education, public administration or policy, or a related field. 

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification OR SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification is preferred but not required.

WORK LOCATION

This position is a hybrid role which will include a combination of working from home, our network office, and travel to school sites. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.

BENEFITS

In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is exempt.

• Relocation: Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners. 

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums. Please click HERE for more information on health insurance.

• Retirement: Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings. Please click HERE for more information on retirement.

• Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees receive 8.5 weeks of vacation and paid time off. Full-time employees accrue 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year and receive 27 other paid holidays as part of our network calendar.

• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.

Application Deadline is March 13th

COMPENSATION

$130,000.00 - $173,500.00

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.

If you would like to view the progress of your application, you can log in to your Candidate Home Account by signing in at the top right of our jobs page.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time or in the foreseeable future.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance’s Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate “college-ready” with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at joinus@laalliance.org.