Managing Director, People Partner

Teach For America

Managing Director, People Partner providing HR strategic guidance for Teach For America. Building trusted relationships with leaders and consulting on organizational effectiveness and talent management.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $139,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with directors, managing directors, and selected senior leaders to provide strategic guidance on talent management, team effectiveness, staff development, and employee experience.
Build trusted relationships with leaders to understand team dynamics, identify opportunities, and proactively address talent needs.
Consult on organizational design, workforce planning, and team structures that align with business priorities.
Help leaders identify capability gaps and recommend development strategies to strengthen team performance.
Coach managers through key talent processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance development, performance improvement, change management, and compensation cycles.
Facilitate leadership development sessions and learning experiences in partnership with other People Team functions.
Serve as the primary People Team partner for assigned client groups, connecting leaders with the appropriate People resources and expertise.
Provide coaching and consultation to leaders navigating performance concerns, employee relations matters, and workplace challenges.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in Business Partnering, HR Consulting, Organizational Development, or a Human Resources Generalist role.
Experience partnering with people leaders to solve talent and organizational challenges.
Knowledge across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
Ability to build trust and credibility with leaders at multiple levels.
Strong judgment and comfort navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and organizational change.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while meeting ambitious deadlines.
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to Teach For America's mission, core values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Be seen and valued for who you are and what you bring to the table
Grow every year through essential development opportunities
Join a high performing team led by an effective and people-centered manager
Receive an equitable and competitive total rewards package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Performance ManagementTalent DevelopmentCompensationWorkforce PlanningOrganizational Design

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsJudgmentCoaching