Job details
Salary $80,000 - $100,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Kickup is looking for a head of people operations to join our growing teamThis is a new role on the kickup leadership team, and is designed to help us strengthen our employee experience.
In this hands-on role you will actively shape diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, promote and cultivate kickup culture, and drive talent and performance management improvementsYour ability to work cross-functionally, understand the pulse of the company, build on the company’s existing strengths, and influence at all levels is important.
We are looking for a leader who will empower our employees at every level of the organization to be successful in their roles.
Why you should join kickup
Our mission is to empower educator professional growth using dataYour work at kickup will lead to system-level change in education.
Our team is humble, sharp, and user-focused with a unique blend of both mission driven and business smart qualities.
Our product is a dynamic professional learning and growth platformIt helps give educational leaders an actionable picture of their program`s effectiveness.
Our culture breeds innovation through diversityWe want to add team members who bring diverse backgrounds, new perspectives, and a willingness to challenge us to improve.
Your priorities in the first year
Develop and set kickup’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, along with the leadership team
Shape and implement dei best practices in the workplace
Lead the entire employee career lifecycle focusing first on recruiting, onboarding, and employee benefits
Develop and set our employee learning and development program from onboarding to ongoing skill development
Develop and set our employee recognition strategy
Develop and set our employee career progression and evaluation strategy
Your responsibilities within and beyond the first year
Continuously improve the employee experience using industry best practices and employee data to drive strategic decisions
Lead the entire talent acquisition process with a focus on great candidate experience
Serve as a trusted resource for all employees, guiding them through career development and interpersonal conversations
Ensure consistent and transparent application of company policies and practices
Serve as an advisor to managers on hr-related issues
Provide manager training and coaching
Develop and lead a 360 feedback process for the organization
Lead a successful transition to becoming a remote-first company
Design systems and events that keep employees engaged with each other in a remote work environment
Design and maintain an inspiring and inviting physical office environment
Lead company-wide communications and events (updates, all-hands meetings, off-sites, etc.)
Manage human resources processes such as compliance, compensation, hris, etc.
About you
We recognize that underrepresented groups such as women and bipoc individuals are historically less likely to apply to a role if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualificationsWe encourage you to apply if you meet a majority of the qualifications and this role is aligned with your career trajectory.
You might be a good fit if you...
Have at least 7 years of professional experience including ~ 2-5 years experience in the people operations field and additional experience in other operational roles.
Have experience developing and maintaining hr projects and programs.
Have a track record of partnering with individuals at all levels of an organization.
Have navigated leaders through a variety of organizational changes.
Have a proven ability to diagnose problems and drive appropriate solutions.
Communicate clearly and resolve conflict with excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
Collaborate effectively with others.
Have a demonstrated ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
Are able to manage your workflow with minimal oversight.
Maintain momentum on multiple projects at once.
Are stimulated by a fast-paced environment.
Regularly seek out, reflect on, and apply feedback.
Position details
This is a full-time position that offers a high level of flexibilityThis role can be performed remotely with travel to philadelphia required approximately twice per quarterThe ideal candidate must reside within a 2-3 hour driving commute to our offices.
Our team is remote-first, however we will be re-opening offices in old city, philadelphia as an optional workspace.
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000, with additional compensation attached to team-wide growth targets.
We offer stock options in our growing company, and a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance optionsWe also provide opportunities for professional growth including individual stipends for professional learning.
We believe in the importance of recharging and offer a flexible pto policyMost of our employees average between 15-18 pto days per year in addition to 11+ paid company holidays.
