Job Description
STATUS: Full time SUPERVISOR: VP, Talent & Operations (VPOT)
DIRECT REPORTS: 0 LOCATION: Remote
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: < 10%
The Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement’s (GLISI) secret sauce is our people. Our mission is to uplift school leaders > transform mindsets and actions > create vibrant cultures of innovation > build excellent equitable schools. We activate our mission through a team of individuals whose unique perspectives, diverse experiences, and vast expertise make us a go-to partner for school districts’ leadership development needs. Doing this work well requires progressive human resources practices that pour into our people in the same way they pour into their work, that grow them as expertly as they grow education leaders across the state, and that push the envelope on “what could be” rather than preserving what has been.
This is where you come in!
GLISI seeks a Human Resources Manager who is eager to influence the trajectory of GLISI’s talent strategies. Specifically, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating policies and programs that even better position our people – staff and consultants – to succeed in their various roles. The ideal candidate will have experience managing general HR matters, such as people processes, total rewards, talent practices, policy administration, employee relations, performance management, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies in a collaborative, team-based environment. To be successful, the Human Resources Manager must consistently apply an equity lens to HR practices, while ensuring we have the right people in the right roles to advance mission and deepen impact.
Interested? Here's what we're looking for:
- A self-starter with a strong ability to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously and autonomously
- Balanced strategic and creative thinking, translating abstract ideas into tactical plans
- A passion for helping people achieve their very best, both individually and as a group
- Demonstrated experience implementing DEI best practices in HR
At GLISI, we are dedicated to furthering a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification above, we still encourage you to keep reading.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Practices
- Regularly review HR practices, procedures, and tools (e.g. annual performance cycle, employee handbook, recruitment and hiring) to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Collaborate with the VPOT to ensure HR practices, procedures, and tools begin with an equity lens
- Partner with supervisors to more deeply embed a “people-centric” approach to HR practices, procedures, and tools
Talent Management
- Manage recruitment and hiring, including sourcing diverse talent, scheduling interviews, processing paperwork, and creating new employee files
- Serve as a thought partner and collaborator to the VPOT on all facets of GLISI’s consultant management life cycle
- Assist staff and supervisors in identifying professional development opportunities aligned to professional/personal goals and organizational needs
Company Culture
- Support the execution of strategies to promote and nurture GLISI’s culture of Will, Inclusion, Support, and Equity (WISE)
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports, identifying trends and proposing recommendations aimed at continuously elevating the employee experience (e.g. well-being, engagement, and satisfaction)
- Coordinate social, civic, and appreciation events, in collaboration with other team members
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent project planning skills, with the ability to self-direct, anticipate roadblocks, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing goals, while maintaining attention to detail and budget
- Degree in human resources, business administration, or other relevant field; or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background
- Certification through HRCI (PHR / SPHR) or SHRM (CP or SCP), a plus
- Solid understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws
- Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement
- Ability to be strategic and flexible as new challenges arise
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Attitude of service to GLISI’s mission, programs, and staff
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
- Passionate about and deeply committed to building excellent and equitable schools through powerful and transformative school leadership
- Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged
- “How might we?” attitude, with a commitment to continuously getting better at getting better
- A commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced, multi-tasking, telecommute environment
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- PTO & paid holidays
- Flexible work hours
- Cool colleagues who balance focus with fun
APPLICATION INFORMATION
If you are ready to join a hardworking nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing about more equitable outcomes for all students, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@glisi.org (include ‘Human Resources Manager’ in the subject line). The position will remain open until filled.