Human Resources Business Partner (26/27 School Year)

KIPP Colorado•Denver, CO

15d

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in advancing the Talent Team’s mission to support and retain exceptional educators and staff in service of our KIPPsters. This individual is a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of people operations and school partnership. The HRBP builds strong, trust-based relationships with school leaders and serves as a strategic advisor on all human capital matters. As the primary HR point of contact for an assigned portfolio of schools, the HRBP delivers a full spectrum of human resources services, including payroll administration, benefits support, employee lifecycle management (onboarding through offboarding), compliance, employee relations, and performance management. In addition to providing day-to-day operational support, the HRBP partners closely with school leadership to drive talent strategies, strengthen staff culture, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. The Human Resources Business Partner is a full-time, exempt administrative position reporting to the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (required)
2 years of experience, ideally at a charter management organization, school district, or non-profit organization (required)
At least 3 years of experience with a variety of human resources strategies and areas of work, including staff benefits administration, licensure requirements, HRIS systems, leave policies and leaves of absence (required)
Experience managing an HRIS system (required)
A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)
Ability to use data to drive decision making
Demonstrates the ability to understand and navigate issues of identity, power, and privilege
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual (preferred)
Bamboo HR (preferred)

Responsibilities

Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks (depending on need and role) with a manager, receive coaching, implement all provided feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons, preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, reading and internalizing written communication, etc.
Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft Outlook calendar)
Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements
Know that your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events
Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, hallway duty, school support duties, etc.)
Serve as the dedicated HR Business Partner for a defined portfolio of KIPP Colorado schools, acting as the primary point of contact for principals, school leaders, and staff members on all HR matters
Partner with principals and school leadership on performance management needs, including documenting and addressing performance concerns, performance improvement plans (PIPs), written warnings, etc.
Conduct and support investigations in partnership with the Senior Director of HR
Partner with principals on workforce planning, including identifying upcoming staffing needs and collaborating on talent pipelines and hiring strategies
Draft, distribute, and track offer letters for internal and external candidates within the HRBP's school portfolio
Support employees in understanding their compensation & total rewards package
Support candidates and employees in understanding how their compensation is determined through KIPP Colorado's compensation policies
Complete onboarding communications and processes for all new employees and internal transfers/position changes within the portfolio, ensuring that all required steps are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with KIPP Colorado policies and relevant regulations
Complete offboarding communications and processes for all exiting employees within the portfolio, ensuring that all required steps are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with KIPP Colorado's policies and relevant regulations
Ensure payroll processing includes all necessary compensation and personnel information within the portfolio
Support employees in adhering to KIPP Colorado’s time off policies, including leaves of absence and paid time off
Manage and communicate payroll-related deadlines and processes with relevant managers and employees in the HRBP's school portfolio
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders within the portfolio to ensure all payroll-related changes and inputs are collected and implemented accurately and on time—including raises, bonuses, stipends, timesheet completion, benefits changes, unpaid time, and retirement updates
Respond to payroll, benefits enrollment, and retirement inquiries from employees, managers, and external stakeholders with urgency and empathy
Accurately implement wage garnishments and other required deductions, and send necessary notifications to affected employees in a timely manner
Partner with KIPP Colorado's Finance team to ensure employee reimbursement requests are fulfilled in alignment with KIPP Colorado's policies
Execute new hire benefits enrollment, annual open enrollment, and special enrollment events for portfolio staff
Ensure employee benefits elections are reflected accurately in all systems and reports
Draft, distribute, and track stipend and athletic offer letters within the portfolio
Adjust compensation due to raises, bonuses, and role changes; respond to employee inquiries regarding pay clarifications or corrections
Ensure employee compliance with mandatory training, credentialing, and other role requirements for staff in the HRBP's portfolio
Support KIPP Colorado schools in managing and reporting workplace injury concerns and worker’s compensation claims and ensure organizational compliance with relevant local, state, and federal regulations
Manage all personnel records within the portfolio and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal record-keeping regulations
Collect and record staff information accurately and efficiently at all stages of the employee life cycle. Ensure all internal and external human resources systems are updated as needed
Fulfill internal or external data requests, such as worker's compensation income reporting and income verification, thoroughly and in a timely manner while maintaining appropriate confidentiality
Manage HR-related vendor relationships and escalate employee issues to appropriate vendor contacts
Respond to inquiries from employees, supervisors, and external contacts with empathy and efficiency, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate leaders
Ensure employees and managers are well-informed about policies, benefits, and role requirements by leveraging a variety of tools and resources
Contribute to regional HR initiatives, cross-functional projects, and org-wide HR priorities as assigned by the Senior leaders on the Talent Team
Support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and tools that serve the broader KIPP Colorado network
Serve as a backup resource for HR functions outside the assigned portfolio when needed to ensure continuity of service
Participate in HR team planning, data analysis, and reporting to support network-level decision-making

Benefits

Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $73,440 and is commensurate with experience
Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare
Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position
Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)
Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft
Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone
Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option
Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities
Wellness reimbursement
Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
Voluntary long term disability insurance
Voluntary short term disability insurance
Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance