Vice President People

Vice President of People

About

The KIPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports KIPP public charter schools across the country. We are committed to setting a high bar for excellence, strengthening leadership capacity, and ensuring our talent systems are clear, consistent, and built to scale. This role will play a critical leadership role in bringing this vision to life by designing and driving an integrated, insights-driven talent strategy that connects every part of the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the overall talent strategy and talent philosophy for the KIPP Foundation workforce.
• Partner with leadership to align talent strategy with organizational design, workforce planning, and operational priorities.
• Oversee the design and effectiveness of the full talent lifecycle, ensuring systems and processes drive strong performance, development, and retention outcomes.
• Establish the vision, policies, and standards for employee relations, including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy compliance.
• Lead and develop the Talent function, setting the vision and strategic direction.
• Drive annual workforce planning, talent strategy, and culture priorities aligned to organizational goals.

Requirements

• 8+ years of senior HR and talent management leadership experience in nonprofit or education contexts.
• Understanding of current education climate and corresponding response strategies.
• Strong background in leading with equity at the center, especially through organizational change and growth.
• Experience cultivating a work culture in a virtual environment that is value-driven, equitable, and inclusive.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to KIPP’s mission and core values.
• Record of setting and achieving ambitious goals in complex environments.
• Proficiency in people management and development, including succession and performance management.