KIPP Colorado

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in advancing the Talent Team’s mission to support and retain exceptional educators and staff in service of our KIPPsters. This individual is a proactive, solutions-oriented leader who thrives at the intersection of people operations and school partnership. The HRBP builds strong, trust-based relationships with school leaders and serves as a strategic advisor on all human capital matters. As the primary HR point of contact for an assigned portfolio of schools, the HRBP delivers a full spectrum of human resources services, including payroll administration, benefits support, employee lifecycle management (onboarding through offboarding), compliance, employee relations, and performance management. In addition to providing day-to-day operational support, the HRBP partners closely with school leadership to drive talent strategies, strengthen staff culture, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. The Human Resources Business Partner is a full-time, exempt administrative position reporting to the Director of Human Resources. 

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. 

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization. 

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests. 

Professional Responsibilities 

● Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn

● Assume personal responsibility for student achievement 

● Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines 

● Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students) 

● Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks (depending on need and role) with a manager, receive coaching, implement all provided feedback, engage in active practice, etc.) 

● Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons, preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, reading and internalizing written communication, etc. 

● Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules ● Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft Outlook calendar) 

● Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities 

● Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement 

● Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals 

● Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings

● Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development 

● Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with 

colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives 

● Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students 

● Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements 

● Know that your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events 

● Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, hallway duty, school support duties, etc.) 

School Team Partnership 

● Serve as the dedicated HR Business Partner for a defined portfolio of KIPP Colorado schools, acting as the primary point of contact for principals, school leaders, and staff members on all HR matters 

● Partner with principals and school leadership on performance management needs, including documenting and addressing performance concerns, performance improvement plans (PIPs), written warnings, etc. 

● Conduct and support investigations in partnership with the Senior Director of HR 

● Partner with principals on workforce planning, including identifying upcoming staffing needs and collaborating on talent pipelines and hiring strategies 

Employee Life Cycle & Total Rewards Support 

● Draft, distribute, and track offer letters for internal and external candidates within the HRBP's school portfolio 

● Support employees in understanding their compensation & total rewards package 

● Support candidates and employees in understanding how their compensation is determined through KIPP Colorado's compensation policies

● Complete onboarding communications and processes for all new employees and internal transfers/position changes within the portfolio, ensuring that all required steps are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with KIPP Colorado policies and relevant regulations 

● Complete offboarding communications and processes for all exiting employees within the portfolio, ensuring that all required steps are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with KIPP Colorado's policies and relevant regulations 

● Ensure payroll processing includes all necessary compensation and personnel information within the portfolio 

● Support employees in adhering to KIPP Colorado’s time off policies, including leaves of absence and paid time off 

Payroll & Benefits Administration 

● Manage and communicate payroll-related deadlines and processes with relevant managers and employees in the HRBP's school portfolio 

● Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders within the portfolio to ensure all payroll-related changes and inputs are collected and implemented accurately and on time—including raises, bonuses, stipends, timesheet completion, benefits changes, unpaid time, and retirement updates 

● Respond to payroll, benefits enrollment, and retirement inquiries from employees, managers, and external stakeholders with urgency and empathy 

● Accurately implement wage garnishments and other required deductions, and send necessary notifications to affected employees in a timely manner 

● Partner with KIPP Colorado's Finance team to ensure employee reimbursement requests are fulfilled in alignment with KIPP Colorado's policies 

● Execute new hire benefits enrollment, annual open enrollment, and special enrollment events for portfolio staff 

● Ensure employee benefits elections are reflected accurately in all systems and reports 

● Draft, distribute, and track stipend and athletic offer letters within the portfolio 

● Adjust compensation due to raises, bonuses, and role changes; respond to employee inquiries regarding pay clarifications or corrections 

Compliance & Record Keeping 

● Ensure employee compliance with mandatory training, credentialing, and other role requirements for staff in the HRBP's portfolio 

● Support KIPP Colorado schools in managing and reporting workplace injury concerns and worker’s compensation claims and ensure organizational compliance with relevant local, state, and federal regulations 

● Manage all personnel records within the portfolio and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal record-keeping regulations 

● Collect and record staff information accurately and efficiently at all stages of the employee life cycle. Ensure all internal and external human resources systems are updated as needed 

● Fulfill internal or external data requests, such as worker's compensation income reporting and income verification, thoroughly and in a timely manner while maintaining appropriate confidentiality 

Employee & Leader Support 

● Manage HR-related vendor relationships and escalate employee issues to appropriate vendor contacts
● Respond to inquiries from employees, supervisors, and external contacts with empathy and efficiency, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate leaders

● Ensure employees and managers are well-informed about policies, benefits, and role requirements by leveraging a variety of tools and resources 

Regional HR Duties & Projects 

● Contribute to regional HR initiatives, cross-functional projects, and org-wide HR priorities as assigned by the Senior leaders on the Talent Team 

● Support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and tools that serve the broader KIPP Colorado network 

● Serve as a backup resource for HR functions outside the assigned portfolio when needed to ensure continuity of service 

● Participate in HR team planning, data analysis, and reporting to support network-level decision-making 

Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility 

● For more about how you’ll lead at this level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document, only) 

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role: 

● Bachelor's degree (required) 

● Spanish bilingual (preferred) 

● 2 years of experience, ideally at a charter management organization, school district, or non-profit organization (required) 

● At least 3 years of experience with a variety of human resources strategies and areas of work, including staff benefits administration, licensure requirements, HRIS systems, leave policies and leaves of absence (required) 

● Experience managing an HRIS system (required) Bamboo HR (preferred) 

● A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required) 

● Ability to use data to drive decision making 

● Demonstrates the ability to understand and navigate issues of identity, power, and privilege
● Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills 

● Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
● Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork 

● Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work 

● Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence 

● High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills 

● Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills 

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

● Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative 

● Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment 

● Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail 

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

● Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence 

Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following: 

● Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $73,440 and is commensurate with experience 

○ Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We don't care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments 

● Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare 

● Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) 

○ Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) ○ All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position 

○ Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year) 

● Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft 

● Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program 

● Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone 

● Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option 

● Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable) 

● Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities 

● Other Insurance Options: 

○ Wellness reimbursement 

○ Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance 

○ Voluntary long term disability insurance 

○ Voluntary short term disability insurance 

○ Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance 

● Additional Information: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here 

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary 

provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.