Job Title: Director of Talent & HR

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: On-Site (Flexible Hybrid)

Reports to: Executive Director/Senior Leadership

Supervises: HR Manager

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000/year

Position Overview: Are you an innovative and collaborative leader passionate about team success and continual improvement? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Director of Talent & HR to join us on our mission. As the go-to leader for all things employee-related, you'll set the strategic vision and monitor the execution of impactful people-centered projects, fostering an environment where every Yu Ying team member can thrive.

Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

• 20 Vacation Days
• 6 Sick Days
• 11 Federal Holidays
• 10 Scheduled Wellness Fridays (Half-days)

Insurance Benefits

• 100% Company covered Healthcare option
• Dependent Coverage
• FSA/HSA Options
• 100% Company Covered Life Insurance Option
• Short & Long term Disability Insurance
• Fully covered Dental Coverage

Work-Life Balance Assistance (UNUM)

• Public Transit Assistance
• Staff Preference Enrollment in Yu Ying
• On-Site Daycare (Ages 0-4)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Opportunities/Monetary Rewards
• 3% 401K Match

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a leader in Chinese Immersion education, achieving high levels of academic and organizational success. Our diverse and inclusive community reaches far beyond the walls of our building. Here at Yu Ying our teachers, staff and families are collaborators, who together, are raising the next generation of culturally fluent and well-rounded global citizens.

Essential Responsibilities

Team Management & Coaching

• Oversee all members of the HR/Talent team on the core functions of their roles including but not limited to recruitment, contracts, compliance, benefits, visa/green card sponsorships, background checks, payroll, staff mediations and policies
• Set clear vision, goals and working norms for the Talent and HR team
• Provide excellent management to the HR Manager through individual check-ins, team meetings, accountability conversations, professional development and coaching
• Develop project management tools to keep workflow manageable and on track

Lead and Direct HR Functions

• Manage Yu Ying's payroll system, ensuring staff receive accurate and timely compensation
• Provide engaging and effective trainings on new policies and systems
• Ensures compliance reports related to personnel data and benefits are completed accurately and on time. Reports include but are not limited to: HRIS system, OSSE, Public Charter School Board, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, workman's compensation, OSHA, etc.
• Ensure that Yu Ying is compliant with employment laws, HR regulations, payroll, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the progressive discipline protocol, coordinate the grievance process, facilitate conflict resolution and seek legal guidance, as needed
• Serves as the school's ethics officer, playing a central role in creating a code of ethics to protect employees and ensure fairness across the board with HR practices.
• Performs specific research to collect and analyze HR data, identify organizational challenges, and assess the effectiveness of a variety of HR practices

Strategy & Organizational Culture

• Collaborates with management teams to identify areas to improve staff morale, and develop initiatives to strengthen our overall work environment for the team, in accordance with the employee handbook
• Develop and improve HR and Talent systems, processes and policies to support growth
• Conduct an audit of school's current policies and systems and create a plan to systematically update processes and policies in alignment with organizational need and market based best practices
• Develop a multi-year retention and recruitment strategy as well as accompanying annual plans to reach targets
• Work in partnership with the COO on the school's compensation plans, including recommendations on pay scales, salary increase calendars, performance management systems, performance bonuses, and retention awards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• PHR/SPHR preferred.
• 6 years of overall professional work experience and proven success supporting talent and HR.
• Appreciation, experience, and understanding of Chinese culture.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
• 2 years of management experience required; must have a strong track record of managing and coaching teams

Terms of Employment: 12 Months

• Working Environment: In-school. The role is based on-site and will grow to include another campus, which will result in interaction with students, parents and staff.
• Physical Demands: This role may contain physical demands that would require reasonable accommodations to be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the job. Should reason be required, the HR department must be notified to discuss the physical demands of the job.

* Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to change and update policies, procedures, protocols and this job description/agreement and any addenda as needed. Employees will be notified in a timely manner of such changes by email or in staff meetings and provided an updated copy of this job description/agreement.