Vice President of People at AMIRA LEARNING INC

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Acquisition, Employee Development, Performance Evaluation, Compensation, Employee Relations, HR Management, Diversity And Inclusion, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Skills, Digital Literacy, Training And Development, Servant Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Budget Management

Industry

E-Learning

Description

Job Title: Vice President of People Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time About Us: Amira Learning accelerates literacy outcomes by delivering the latest reading and neuroscience with AI. As the leader in third-generation edtech, Amira listens to students read out loud, assesses mastery, helps teachers supplement instruction and delivers 1:1 tutoring. We seek to help more students learn how to read than any other company in the world. Amira is a rapidly growing and renowned AI startup that was recently named by Business Insider as one of 30 startups to bet your career on. The company is Fast Company’s #1 most innovative company in the education category (2025), the only education company in the Forbes Top 50 AI Companies (2024), was a Time Magazine Best Invention (2021), has been featured in the NY Times and on NPR, selected as the “Future of Education” by the Wall Street Journal, won dozens of awards for software excellence, and has exploded into schools across the country. Trusted by more than 2,000 districts and working in partnership with twelve state education agencies, Amira is helping 3.5 million students worldwide become motivated and masterful readers. Job Summary: The VP of People is responsible for all aspects of Amira’s talent acquisition and the continued growth of talent from within. The role works hand-in-hand with company leadership to promote Amira culture and values throughout the organization while also providing strategic direction and planning as it relates to people management to meet business objectives. The role is also responsible for managing administrative and facilities-related functions for the organization. The VP of People has a servant leader mindset, excellent interpersonal communication skills, leads with integrity, and has a genuine desire to make Amira better at all levels. Essential Functions: * Collaborate with the executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term mission and goals related to personnel; identify ways to support this mission through talent management * Work with executive team members to devise strategies that lead to a highly engaged and satisfied workforce, including tools (such as engagement surveys) to ensure a current understanding of the issues and concerns most important to staff * Collaborate closely with senior leadership as a thought partner to enhance the company culture * Oversee the talent acquisition function, including forecasting staffing needs, driving recruitment strategy, working with executive recruiters and updating/designing onboarding procedures * Lead the employee performance evaluation program and work closely with management to ensure an evaluation process that supports the development of employees * Oversee career/professional and staff development programs, supporting ongoing learning and career advancement for employees * Research, develop, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, and employee incentive programs to support employee development and enhance job satisfaction * Conduct investigations into employee relations issues and complaints, including handling employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policy * Train, manage, and develop HR team members * Maintain accurate and detailed employee records/data, both hard copy and those via the company’s HRIS system. * Track key diversity metrics and design company policies that reinforce diversity in the workplace * Mitigate risks by staying current and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to employment, benefits, insurance, safety and talent management; implement best practices as it relates to each * Oversee the annual evaluation of employee insurance benefits as well as the open enrollment process. * Manage spend within the HR department budget * Manage all aspects of facilities-related functions for the organization. Key Competencies: * Strong record of accountability and integrity * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Move at a rapid pace, expediting projects with speed while maintaining accuracy * Ability to operate independently, but business judgment to know when others should be pulled in * Current knowledge of labor laws and regulations * Well-grounded in modern training and development methods, tools, and techniques * Strong understanding of the various types and levers of incentive compensation * Possess strong listening skills with the ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions. * Strong organizational skills * Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills * Strategic thinking abilities * A passion for developing direct reports into HR professionals/leaders * A strong understanding of how diversity and inclusion complement business objectives * Be flexible, tolerate stress, and work well independently and with and within diverse teams * Ability to run basic math calculations related to compensation and incentives, etc. * Strong digital literacy, including proficiency with HRIS/Payroll systems, Concur, and Google Suite Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field * At least ten (10) years of experience in managing Human Resources in a corporate setting * Team management experience Qualifications (preferred): * Experience with or exposure to employer branding or recruitment marketing * An active SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification Benefits: * Competitive Salary * Medical, dental, and vision benefits * 401(k) with company matching * Flexible time off * Stock option ownership * Cutting-edge work * The opportunity to help children around the world reach their full potential Commitment to Diversity: Amira Learning serves a diverse group of students and educators across the United States and internationally. We believe every student should have access to a high-quality education and that it takes a diverse group of people with a wide range of experiences to develop and deliver a product that meets that goal. Amira is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary the company reasonably expects to pay for this role. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by law.

Responsibilities

The VP of People is responsible for all aspects of Amira’s talent acquisition and the continued growth of talent from within. This role collaborates with leadership to promote company culture and values while providing strategic direction for people management.