Director of Team & Culture

The Art of Education•Osage, IA

10d•Remote

About The Position

AOE is seeking a strategic, experienced Director of Team & Culture to lead our human resources function in alignment with our mission and long-term vision. At AOE, “Team & Culture” reflects our belief that people are more than resources - they are the foundation of our impact. This role will guide the continued strength, stability, and effectiveness of our team as we focus on operational excellence, engagement, and sustainable success. Structured as a remote full-time, exempt, salaried position. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer. We have been a 100% remote company since the beginning! This position is eligible for remote work from the following locations: USA . We grow amazing teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning at every stage of their career. Our values are artistry, connection, and impact.

Requirements

Strong foundation in human resources leadership within established organizations.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically.
Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritize, anticipate obstacles, and meet deadlines.
Experience leading and supporting distributed or remote teams.
Strong recruitment and talent acquisition expertise.
High level of emotional intelligence, sound judgment, healthy boundaries, and discretion in employee relations matters.
Passion for innovative HR practices and continuous process improvement.
Experience with HRIS platforms (Paycom preferred) and comfort adopting new technologies.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engagement and performance data into actionable insights.
Integrity-driven leadership style; trusted to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and care.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including 4 years of leadership or managerial responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting organizations with 75+ employees strongly preferred.
Experience in remote-first organizations preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred but not required.
SHRM or similar professional HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all aspects of the Team & Culture department, ensuring alignment with AOE’s strategic goals and long-term vision.
Develop and execute departmental strategic plans, annual goals, and budgets.
Provide regular updates, data insights, and strategic recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.
Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to team engagement, retention, recruitment, and organizational effectiveness.
Oversee and direct the full recruitment and talent acquisition lifecycle, including sourcing, employer branding, interviewing, and hiring strategy.
Partner with senior leaders to ensure thoughtful workforce planning and role design aligned with business needs.
Continuously improve hiring processes, candidate experience, and onboarding practices.
Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including execution of exit interviews and identification of emerging themes or risks.
Lead professional development initiatives, training, evaluation processes, and performance management systems.
Design and manage compensation and benefits strategy in collaboration with Finance and leadership.
Administer and analyze the engagement surveys; present findings and actionable recommendations.
Serve as a trusted liaison between team members and leadership, proactively identifying and addressing culture or engagement concerns.
Partner with leadership to organize and execute certain company-wide events and recognition initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations across states.
Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, and other departments to improve systems, workflows, and platforms.
Evaluate and implement process improvements and HR technology solutions to increase efficiency and transparency.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for individual employees, 80% family premium coverage, employer HSA contribution, and no waiting period (effective 1st month after hire)
401K plan with 4% match with Fidelity, no waiting or vesting period
Self-managed PTO and sick/personal time (15+ days/year encouraged)
All federal holidays off, and the end-of-year holiday shutdown
$50/month mobile, internet, or coworking space stipend
$600 home office equipment stipend
Fully remote, flexible schedule
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Dependent Care FSA
Life insurance
Lifelong Learning Fund for professional development and educational reimbursement
Free product access (1 FLEX/PRO license to use or gift, plus free AOEU grad courses)
Mac tech suite, 1Password, ChatGPT subscriptions