Vice President Human Resources

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is actively expanding its brand presence across the United States. We are seeking a results-oriented Vice President of Human Resources to join our leadership team at Tierra Encantada. This role is responsible for managing the entire Human Resources function and will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our award-winning concept has received numerous accolades, including Top 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity by Entrepreneur Magazine, 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America by Inc Magazine, and The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience operating effectively in times of change and growth while you are influencing employees to achieve the Company’s goals. You will be a part of a dynamic team that is enabling and accelerating Tierra Encantada’s strategic plan. The perfect candidate will have a passion to build a competitive, compassionate culture that focuses on continual improvement.

• Lead the employee lifecycle, annual process, and HR technology
• Lead administration of payroll, benefits and compensation programs.
• Foster positive employee relations including leading employee engagement activities and following-up on ad hoc employee relations items
• Support and serve as subject matter expert on HR processes and employee policies
• Partner with external vendors and partners to ensure effective employee and business support
• Forecast hiring needs and manage recruitment process; influence staff to ensure roles are filled promptly and within budget
• Lead the implementation and on-going deliverables as it relates to HRIS
• Address escalated employee queries and respond in a timely manner
• Develop and implement HR policies throughout the organization
• Stay up-to-date and comply with changes in labor and employment legislation across states
• Recommend process and policy enhancements to the improve service to your customers

Position Requirements

• 10 years of experience in human resources or business administration
• Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Franchising experience a plus
• Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and timekeeping systems
• Knowledge and familiarity with full cycle recruiting
• Solid understanding of labor and employment legislation and payroll process
• Ability to exercise professional discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – diplomatic communication style
• Result driven mindset with the ability to work cross functionally
• Expertise in driving business process improvement initiative
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Compensation & Benefits

Salary depends on qualifications, education, and experience. Tierra Encantada offers the standard benefits in addition to 6-week parental leave, discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment, flexible work environment, and employee-focused events (annual family event, company happy hours, team outings, quarterly lunch & learns, employee holiday party). Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a credit and background check. E-verify is used to verify work authorization status.