About KIPP Texas

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create 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.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

About the Opportunity 

The Director of Talent Data & Systems is responsible for managing and optimizing talent data and data systems to extract meaningful insights, support data-driven decisions, and maintain data integrity. This role fosters, alongside the leadership team, creating a culture within the team that embraces the value of data as a strategic and necessary asset. The Director of Talent Data & Systems supports insights across the talent continuum including; talent development programs and professional learning, talent recruitment and attraction, and talent management, ultimately supporting the attraction and retention of high-performing educators across our organization. 

Talent Data Analysis & Strategy 

• Work directly with the Deputy Chief of Talent to set a vision for the talent team as a data-driven function.
• Design reporting, visualization, presentations, etc. to share with various stakeholders, primarily focused on team goals, staff retention, hiring, development/program efficacy, and performance management.
• Lead strategic data sessions with talent team members to identify insights that will allow for proactive support of organizational leaders.
• Coach team on valid data interpretation and key insights.

Talent Data Management

• Develop and implement strategies to collect, organize, and maintain talent-related data, including teacher performance evaluations, candidate information, and program efficacy.
• Utilize data management tools and systems to streamline data processes and maintain data integrity. Develop and maintain a regular audit schedule to review the integrity of talent data across systems.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of talent-related systems and databases, such as the applicant tracking systems (ATS). Implement strategies to optimize systems and processes and create the greatest efficiencies across the talent function.
• Collaborate with the IT and HR teams to ensure the smooth functioning and integration of talent systems with other organizational tools. 
• Liaison and participant in working group efforts to manage data systems and data integrity (namely, IT, analytics and Human Resources partnership).  

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze talent data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement in teacher and staff performance, retention and development. 
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the leadership team to support strategic decision making, training and development. 
• Support identification and development, when appropriate, of professional development needs and opportunities for internal talent team and other relevant stakeholder groups. 

Training & Development

• Provide training and resources to the talent team on data analysis, data-driven decision-making, and the effective use of data tools. 

Skills

• Talent Management: A solid understanding of talent management practices, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career development, and succession planning. 
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Proficiency in data analysis and reporting techniques is crucial. You should be able to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various talent management systems to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Technology and Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with talent management systems, such as applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, performance management platforms, and HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), is essential.
• Data Governance and Compliance: Understanding data governance principles, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and compliance requirements is crucial.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills are important to oversee the implementation and enhancement of talent systems.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills are necessary to convey complex data and insights to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: The field of talent systems and data is constantly evolving. It's important to stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Strategic Thinking: Understanding the talent needs of the organization, identifying areas for improvement, and developing long-term strategies to support talent management and development initiatives.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• 3 -5 years of relevant experience in Talent Management Systems, Data Analytics tools, ATS or HRIS platforms.
• Experience with tools such as SmartRecruiters, VidCruiter, Tableau, Power BI, HRIS, or other similar systems.
• A deep understanding of talent management processes and best practices is vital. This includes knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, career planning, and/or succession planning. 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to extract insights from data are crucial. Experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and visualization is necessary. Proficiency in using statistical methods and tools to analyze talent data and identify trends or patterns is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in managing talent system implementation projects is highly desirable. The ability to create project plans, manage resources, and coordinate cross-functional teams is important. Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall can be beneficial.

Compensation

As a full time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance and disability plans.

 KIPP provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.