KIPP NYC Managing Director, Talent

KIPP NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP NYC is seeking a dynamic Managing Director of Talent to spearhead innovative talent strategies and operations. This role emphasizes attracting, developing, and retaining top educators while leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will drive organizational change in a mission-driven environment, ensuring alignment with our educational goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading organizational talent strategies.
• A strong understanding of HR practices and team development.
• Ability to leverage technology for operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead innovative talent strategies across 18 schools.
• Analyze turnover trends and proactively address staffing needs.
• Oversee creation of staff development pathways and training.

Skills

Team Leadership

Talent Strategy

Operational Efficiency

Change Management

Data Analysis

Job description

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Job Description

About the Role

The Managing Director of Talent will work closely with the Chief People Officer to lead talent strategy, professional development, and operations for regional team and school based hiring. We are looking for a forward-thinking leader to drive innovation in talent strategy and operations at scale. This role requires someone who can navigate complexity, foster growth, and build systems that go beyond recruitment to shape the long-term success of our schools.

This leader will play a critical role in designing and implementing best-in-class talent strategy and processes, leveraging technology and data to enhance efficiency, and ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top educators and leaders. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about leading change, developing high-performing teams, and optimizing talent processes to support our mission.

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the Chief People Officer and lead our Talent Team, which includes recruiters and talent development professionals.

You will frequently collaborate with our regional and school-based staff and leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Operational Excellence

Design and lead an innovative and holistic talent strategy that ensures we attract, develop, and retain diverse, mission-aligned, and high impact educators and leaders

Move beyond reactive recruiting for talent—analyze trends, identify root causes of turnover, and partner with school leaders to proactively address staffing challenges

Revamp talent systems and processes, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency while implementing scalable recruitment, hiring, and talent management strategies across our 18 schools

Learning & Development

Oversee the creation of development pathways for staff and support school leaders in fostering retention through meaningful career growth opportunities

Lead a team responsible for regional professional development activities, including trainings on equitable talent practices

Team Leadership & Relationship Management

Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing Talent team to drive a best-in-class talent strategy

Engage deeply with school leaders and senior leadership, fostering buy-in and ensuring alignment between school-level needs and network goals

Note: This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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