About LEE
LEE is a diverse, nonpartisan network of equity-minded leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase equity everywhere.
LEE is a civic leadership development membership organization currently open to alumni of our partner organizations including Teach For America, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), New Leaders, Latinos for Education, City Teaching Alliance, School Board Partners, Public Allies, and more.
We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities whether thats through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing.
LEE believes that when a diverse group of leaders, grounded in a commitment to equity, are in leadership roles, they can be a transformative force for and with students and communities.
We are an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is honored to have been selected as a LATINA Style 50 Award recipient and a When Work Works award recipient. We are also an Employer of National Service. If you would like to become part of our team and join the fight for educational equity, or if you would simply like to learn more, please visit wearelee.org.
Position Summary:
The Talent, Learning, & Culture (TLC) team contributes to members civic leadership by continuing to grow LEE into a strong, vibrant organization of diverse, high-potential, mission-driven people. We are deeply committed to building and maintaining equitable policies, practices, and experiences across teams. We deliver high quality benefits and supports that recognize our staff as leaders, demonstrate care, and create an inclusive workplace. The Senior Director, Talent will lead LEEs talent administration and employee engagement work, including compensation, payroll, benefits, onboarding, all-staff experiences, and internal communications. They will leverage best practices, industry knowledge, and staff feedback to design, implement, and improve TLCs policies and systems and build an equitable and inclusive experience for all staff.
The successful candidate will be an experienced manager and team leader with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a record of success working across functional teams. They will bring significant experience in talent management/human resources including knowledge of HR compliance, benefits administration, employee policies, HR information systems, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will also bring curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and a human-centered approach to talent work.
The Senior Director, Talent will lead a small subteam of TLC and will report to the Vice President, Talent, Learning, & Culture.
Position Location:Flexible
Travel Requirements:10-15% for team and org-wide meetings and in support of new hire onboarding
Responsibilities:
Talent Administration: Policies, Benefits, and Support (35%)
Oversee talent administration operations, ensuring timely and accurate implementation of payroll, benefits, and policies
Negotiate best-in-class employee benefits that reflect our values and attract and retain top, diverse talent
Evolve employee policies to ensure that LEE is living into its values and is competitive with the market
Facilitate sensitive employee relations conversations including investigations and conflict of interest reviews
Support the equitable, accurate application of compensation policies or with review, approval, and analysis as assigned
Employee Experience and Communication (30%)
Lead and project manage the design, improvement, and implementation of effective org-wide and cross-team employee experiences including onboarding, all-staff calls and in-person all-staff gatherings, and employee transitions
Regularly analyze the equitable application of talent processes and employee outcomes, e.g., hiring, pay, benefits, and career growth, and communicate results to leadership and all staff
Design and implement a proactive, multi-channel communications plan around employee policies including routine and urgent staff updates
Partner with the Chief of Staff community to plan and implement internal communications including weekly Top 5 and organizational announcements
Talent Leadership and Advising (25%)
Coach and develop TLC team members for individual professional growth, performance, and impact
Provide expertise, coaching, and partnership to both novice and experienced people leaders around team structure, policies, and strategic impact, individually and through facilitation of the Managers Community of Practice
Collaborate across teams to understand priorities and strategies, contribute to a strong LEE-wide culture, and apply this knowledge to TLCs work
Gather best practices, industry benchmarks, and staff feedback to advise on employee trends, needs, and policies that enable strong performance and minimize organizational risk
Special Projects (10%)
Lead or contribute to team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects to accelerate impact as assigned by manager or designee
Provide short-term coverage during a leave, vacancy, or PTO
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or commensurate years of work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelors degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associates degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)
7+ years of relevant professional work experience including 5+ years of talent management/HR experience
Knowledge of HR compliance, benefits administration, employee policies, HR information systems, and employee engagement
Experience managing people, with a track record of leading others to achieve ambitious goals
Excellent relationship building with a demonstrated ability to work well across lines of difference
Understanding of the ethical and confidentiality guidelines within HR workflows
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders on organizational development, talent, and HR issues
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and problem solve situations through technical and adaptive lenses
Strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team
Deep passion for educational equity and belief in LEEs mission and theory of change
Preferred Qualifications:
HR credential such as a professional certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR) or advanced degree in human resource management
3+ years experience leading a talent function in a virtual environment
Experience as an administrator with ADP or a similar enterprise-level payroll and HRIS
Exceptional ability to lead through influence in cross-functional teams, even where no direct reporting relationship exists
Physical Requirements & Work Demands:
This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.
The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff or access office equipment.
The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.
Application Submission:
Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. However, we do not have an application deadline for this position and we willreviewapplications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website:https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/.
Benefits and Pay
The position level for this role is Senior Director 1 and the corresponding pay range for this position is $110,000.00-$170,880.00. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUbPtNQiPIjWA4xbEaEY08RLQ-ZeO49wd8dc1v3U_s8/edit?usp=sharing.In addition, LEE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, families, and domestic partners where LEE covers up to 85% of premium costs; 100% employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and short and long-term disability insurance; a retirement package with 5% employer match; parental leave benefits; home office setup fund; ongoing virtual work benefits for phone and internet; generous paid time off and an organization-wide winter break between Christmas Day and New Years Day.For more information, please review LEE's Careers website:https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/#:~:text=Time%20Regular%20Staff-,Care%20For%20Your%20Health,-We%20cover%20up.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Leadership for Educational Equity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity, and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.
An affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.
LEE is committed to the full inclusion for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and its operations. As part of this commitment, LEE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact staffing@educationalequity.org and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to address your request.
