• Set and drive the overall talent strategy and talent philosophy for the KIPP Foundation workforce, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, culture, and long-term goals • Partner with the SVP of People Operations and executive leadership to align talent strategy with organizational design, workforce planning, and operational priorities • Ensure a coherent, integrated talent system across the Foundation, including recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, performance management, development, engagement, and offboarding • Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational effectiveness, talent health, and workforce strategy, using data and insights to inform decision-making • Oversee the design and effectiveness of the full talent lifecycle, ensuring systems and processes drive strong performance, development, and retention outcomes • Establish the vision, policies, and standards for employee relations, including performance management, conflict resolution, and policy compliance • Lead and develop the Talent function, setting the vision and strategic direction to ensure strong execution across both People Operations and Development & Growth

• As a Senior People Business Partner, you are a strategic advisor and a key partner in shaping the heartbeat of Upsun. • Support leaders in embedding our values into everyday team practices. • Help build high-performing, healthy teams that can scale with the business. • Bridge the gap between high-level business goals and the daily employee experience. • Ensure our people strategy is well executed, scalable, and thoughtfully evolved. • Thrive in the complexities of international remote work with empathy and data-driven precision. • Coach first-time managers, design a global performance framework, or lead transformation projects.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing coaching and insights that enhance organizational capability and team dynamics. • Own the full lifecycle of some People initiatives (e.g., Talent Management, L&D, Engagement). • Manage the balance between high-level strategy and essential routines in compensation, performance cycles, and employee relations. • Leverage metrics and feedback loops to identify trends and propose proactive solutions to stakeholders. • Guide teams through organizational shifts with clear communication. • Partner closely with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Finance for a cohesive experience.

• Lead and develop a team responsible for global benefits strategy and management, payroll processing, and compensation program management • Own the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of competitive global benefits programs that attract and retain top talent • Lead payroll vendor strategy and processing decisions, ensuring the organization has the right partners, processes, and infrastructure to support a growing global workforce • Drive the annual compensation planning process, including salary benchmarking, merit cycles, incentive programs, and equity administration • Partner with senior leadership to develop and evolve the organization’s compensation philosophy, ensuring it is competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compensation, benefits, payroll, and broader People Operations strategy • Oversee global job leveling, career architecture frameworks, and compensation structures to ensure consistency and equity across all regions • Partner with Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations across all markets • Foster a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement to drive efficiency, scalability, and an exceptional employee experience • Build and present reporting, analytics, and insights on People Operations metrics to inform leadership decision-making • Champion a best-in-class employee experience through thoughtful program design, communication, and operational excellence • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying processes, increasing operational efficiency, and enhancing employee satisfaction • Partner cross-functionally with People Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership on broader people strategy initiatives as needed • Evaluate and optimize People Operations systems, workflows, and processes to support organizational growth and scalability