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SalaryVice President, People
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WHO WE ARE
TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system. Working collaboratively, we dig into educators’ toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence. This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, and advocate for policy changes that introduce greater impact at scale. Our goal is to empower every student, breaking them free from the constraints of poverty and race, fostering innovation, and driving growth across the country. We collaborate across sectors and with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility.
TNTP’s People and Central Operations division focuses on the Talent function (Workforce, People Operations, Performance Management) and Central Management (Internal Operations and Communications). The Talent teams lead business and data-driven people strategies and programs across the entire employee lifecycle. Their work is pivotal to building a strong, inclusive culture that enables TNTP to hire, develop, reward, and engage the diverse talent we need to achieve TNTP’s ambitious goals for students.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Vice President, People will lead our Talent functional teams (Workforce, People Operations, Performance Management). You will develop and lead the execution of a vision for TNTP’s long-term people strategy, including developing and executing people strategies that drive employee engagement, talent acquisition, retention, and organizational development for TNTP's 900+ full-time and part-time employees. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to align Talent initiatives with the organization’s goals and values.
Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role of Vice President, People includes:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that supports TNTP’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
- Lead a thriving People team to design and deliver of all aspects of the Talent function, including talent acquisition, employee onboarding, performance management, total rewards, employee relations, learning and development, and policies and procedures.
- Scan and assess each talent practice area for business process improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization.
- Champion TNTP’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and ensure it is integrated into all aspects of the organization.
- Partner with leaders to assess the optimal organizational structure and design to optimize performance.
- Facilitate change management strategies and practices to ensure the successful implementation of organizational initiatives.
- Operate skillfully as a peer coach and thought leader to the Leadership Team; cement the VP, People role as an enterprise-wide partner to the Executive Team.
- Lead the Talent team as a player/coach, mentor, and thought partner to support career growth and development.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies and proactively address talent risks.
WHAT YOU’LL POSSESS
Qualifications and Experiences
We are looking for a candidate to possess the following skills and expertise:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Seven to ten years of progressive leadership experience in a People function, with at least 5 years in a strategic role and proven experience leading large Talent initiatives, including experience with setting the vision and strategy and change management at an enterprise level (required)
- Experience leading teams, programs, and initiatives in a fully remote setting
- Prior strong experience managing staff and leading and developing a high-performing People team, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the function delivers exceptional service and support to the organization.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with staff at all levels of an organization
- Ability to overcome barriers and meet goals, especially in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to critically assess challenges and identify flexible, effective solutions
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills allowing you to effectively represent TNTP leadership internally and externally
- Comfort with reviewing complex data and using it to drive decisions and communication
- Evidence of a strong commitment to ending education inequality
- Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) are a plus
- Proficiency in various technical applications, including the MS Office Suite
Competencies
- Forward-thinking and innovative leadership. You bring exceptional business and people strategy expertise. As a futurist, you look for trends in the talent field using data to drive decision-making, continuous improvement, and talent innovations.
- Translate strategy into action. You can critically assess challenges that occur on short notice and require immediate and customized solutions. You are “hands-on” with the ability to feel at home working at a visionary/strategic level but entirely willing to roll up your sleeves and dig into tactical work.
- Lead through growth and change. You have a demonstrated track record of success in organizational change management at an enterprise level. You embrace ambiguity and are adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with constant change. You are patient, recognizing that change takes time, and organizational readiness must be present.
- Champion your people. You are a driver of quality, diversity of thought and perspective, and staff engagement. You operate consistently as an advocate on behalf of your team with other internal stakeholders.
- Model cross-cultural agility. Authentic self-reflection, self-awareness, and high emotional intelligence are central to who you are, and you utilize these skills to shape a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that aligns with TNTP’s organizational culture and objectives.
- Motivate and influence others to act. You are an inspirational and humble leader who values the importance of influencing through persuasion and motivation. You have a strong executive presence with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Authentically collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. You have exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills and can interact with a diverse group of internal and external professionals. You’re a collaborative team player and an active listener.
WHAT WE OFFER
TNTP offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position with the potential for an annual performance-based bonus. The salary range for this position is $151,200- $226,800. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the minimum range and the salary midpoint range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
We also provide best-in-class comprehensive benefits, providing a wide range of plans and programs that are focused on supporting the physical, mental, and financial wellness of employees and their dependents. TNTP pays up to an average of 80% of the cost of our medical insurance plans and subsidizes the full cost of dental and vision plans. Our 403(b)-retirement plan has up to 7% matching contribution, as well as free financial planning and coaching services, and up to $600/year payment towards qualifying student loans. TNTP also provides fully paid life insurance, parenting benefits, lifestyle spending accounts, up to 12 weeks of fully paid medical leave, generous vacation time, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, and professional development. New employees start with 5 sick/personal days, accrue 15 days of vacation during their first year of employment, and receive approximately 24 paid holidays each year—including a Winter Break the last 2-weeks of December. We also provide a one-time home office start-up stipend of up to $1,100 and annual refresher amounts of up to $250/year, a TNTP-provided laptop and cell phone, and a home office stipend of $135/month.
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. So, we encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities.
HOW TO APPLY
Our application process is simple. In addition to submitting your resume, we also would like for you to share why you are interested in TNTP and how your experience has prepared you for this position. The priority application deadline for this position is March 22, 2024. After that date, applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Please submit your application online through Workday.
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Regular TNTP is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. TNTP does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of TNTP, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.
Applicants for employment with TNTP must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
