Managing Director, Human Resources

What You'll Do

We're seeking a visionary leader to serve as Managing Director, Human Resources, driving the full talent strategy for nearly 300 staff. Reporting to the COO and partnering with senior and school leadership, you will shape how we attract, engage, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a culture where people thrive. The Managing Director will lead recruitment and selection, adult learning, performance management for non-instructional teams, and HR operations. As a senior leader, you will design and implement the annual HR strategy, aligning talent priorities with organizational goals and advising the Senior Management Team on people strategy. This is a unique opportunity to fuel EHTP's long-term talent sustainability and make a lasting impact on staff, students, and families through bold, innovative people practices.

Talent Leadership & Strategy

• Advise the Senior Management Team on talent performance, staff engagement, long-term workforce planning, and market trends
• Develop streamlined systems to collect and analyze data, track talent management effectiveness, and guide evidence-based decision-making
• Establish feedback loops to ensure employee concerns are heard and addressed, strengthening engagement and trust
• Shape an organization-wide culture of talent development, performance management, and accountability while ensuring HR compliance

Recruitment and Selection Leadership & Strategy

• Lead recruitment strategy for out of school time (OST), school, teaching resident, and central office roles, building a high-performing, mission-driven team
• Design and execute a data-driven talent strategy aligned with youth development and teaching priorities
• Translate strategy into clear objectives, integrating efforts across functions and locations to meet ambitious hiring goals
• Drive new hire success and retention through effective onboarding and ongoing support

Adult Learning, Growth Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the Senior Management Team to set research-based, strategic priorities for talent development and performance management, aligned with EHTP's teaching and learning goals
• Drive initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, learning, job satisfaction, and staff retention
• Build and sustain internal and external talent pipelines, promotion pathways, and workforce planning to support organizational growth
• Implement tools and strategies to measure performance, forecast retention trends, and provide staff with targeted training and professional development opportunities

Human Resources Leadership & Strategy

• Develop research-based HR strategies, goals, and guidelines aligned with EHTP's teaching, learning, and organizational priorities
• Support the HR team with data-informed decision-making to monitor performance, employee satisfaction, and key HR functions including induction, compensation, and employee relations
• Partner with the Senior Management Team to assess, communicate, and reinforce HR policies, programs, and compliance, while supporting leaders in managing conflict and performance effectively
• Oversee payroll and benefits, ensuring competitive offerings that reflect EHTP's values and culture

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

You will supervise the Director of HR and the Director of Talent, and lead the Human Resources Team.

You will frequently collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Management Team.

Please note that no one meets 100% of the desired qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to still apply.

• You have 10+ years of Human Resources experience required
• You have 5+ years of people/team management experience
• You have a Bachelor's Degree (Masters degree preferred but not required)
• You have your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification (preferred but not required)
• You have worked in the education and/or youth development sector (preferred but not required)
• You make HR decisions with a focus on equity and foster strong relationships across diverse groups
• You have a thorough knowledge and understanding of employment related laws and regulations
• You know how to manage teams effectively, prioritize and delegate, and deliver results on time
• You are a systems-level thinker skilled at crafting and operationalizing organization-wide policies
• You are an analytical problem-solver who adapts quickly to organizational and employee needs
• You excel at communicating, connecting with others, and negotiating effectively
• You have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• You comfortable navigating Microsoft Office, HRIS, and talent management systems
• You are bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred but not required)

This role is based in NYC and is hybrid (3 days in office; 2 days remote).

The East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EHTP does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.