Head of People Operations & Total Rewards

KIPP NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Generous time-off aligned with school calendar

Parental leave and backup child/elder care

Life insurance and disability benefits

Annual professional development funds

Job summary

A leading educational organization in New York City seeks a Managing Director of People Operations & Total Rewards. This role leads the People Operations function for close to 2,000 employees, ensuring efficient payroll and benefits administration while modernizing systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in People Operations, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration with various departments. The position includes a competitive salary and robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive People Operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in HRIS/system transitions and process modernization.
• Strong operational controls and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own the People Operations strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Oversee benefits administration and total rewards operations.
• Lead People Operations systems modernization.

Skills

People Operations leadership

Payroll and benefits operations

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

Job description

A leading educational organization in New York City seeks a Managing Director of People Operations & Total Rewards. This role leads the People Operations function for close to 2,000 employees, ensuring efficient payroll and benefits administration while modernizing systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in People Operations, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration with various departments. The position includes a competitive salary and robust benefits package.