About the A's:

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:

The Manager, Corporate Communications & Publicity will play a key role in managing day-to-day communications and publicity initiatives in alignment with the broader communications strategy, exercising independent judgment in media engagement and messaging. This individual will be responsible for PR initiatives, media engagement, and high-profile moments, while ensuring alignment with the broader communications strategy.

This role is a trusted partner in bringing communications strategies to life and elevating the organization’s presence across sports, entertainment, and culture in Las Vegas. 

Responsibilities:

Corporate Communications

• Lead and manage business PR efforts, including development of press releases, media pitches, and talking points
• Serve as a point of contact for media, independently managing relationships, inquiries, and responses
• Partner with senior leadership to support executive communications

Publicity & Celebrity Engagement 

• Lead and manage publicity efforts tied to high-profile events and appearances
• Coordinate directly with agents, publicists, and partners to drive coverage opportunities 
• Independently identify and pursue opportunities to maximize exposure within established strategies and priorities

Influencer & Media Integration

• Partner with marketing to develop and implement integrated influencer and media strategies tied to games and events
• Oversee execution of creator and media experiences at the ballpark
• Exercise judgment in identifying and turning on-site moments into earned media and social storytelling opportunities

Communications Support

• Translate high-level communications strategy into actionable plans and execution aligned with organizational priorities
• Manage timelines, priorities, and media engagement 
• Track and analyze media coverage to provide insights to enhance ongoing communications efforts
• Operate as an experienced PR professional, managing communications campaigns and exercising sound judgment in media engagement, messaging, and response strategy within established organizational priorities

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 4–7+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or publicity
• Strong writing skills and experience developing media materials
• Willing and able to work a non-traditional schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to execute quickly
• Comfortable working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment
• Experience in entertainment or talent exposure is a plus, not a requirement

The A’s Social Impact & Belonging Statement:

Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Why this role is exciting

Senior People & Culture Specialist

This is not a traditional HR role. You’ll be at the center of building and scaling our U.S. People function, working across everything from compliance and employee relations to benefits, payroll, and culture. You’ll partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Legal, and our EU People team, giving you real exposure across the full HR spectrum in a high-growth environment.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership, and sees every challenge as an opportunity to build something better. You’ll have the backing of an experienced global team, but the autonomy to shape how HR operates and evolves in the U.S.

What you’ll be driving

You’ll take ownership of our U.S. HR operations, ensuring we’re compliant, scalable, and building a strong employee experience as we grow.

• Own and evolve HR policies, ensuring full compliance with U.S. and Nevada labor laws
• Lead policy development across benefits, sick leave, overtime, compensation, and employee relations
• Act as the go-to HR partner for employees, driving onboarding, offboarding, and engagement initiatives
• Manage payroll processes via Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and handling employee queries confidently
• Maintain and optimize HR systems (Personio & Paylocity) as reliable sources of truth
• Oversee benefits programs, vendor relationships, and introduce new perks that genuinely add value
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Comms to embed culture and values
• Analyze HR data and provide insights on engagement, performance, and retention

What are we looking for

We need someone hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in high-growth or startup environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, with a solid understanding of Nevada regulations
• Proven experience handling employee relations issues and workplace investigations
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute in a dynamic environment
• High emotional intelligence, clear communication, and a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset
• Experience working across international teams and contributing to inclusive, high-performing cultures 

Why choose Vay

💪A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality.

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary.

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 401(k) programme

🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides

🏋️‍♂️ Free onsite gym access

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas 

🎊 Regular team events throughout the year

About the Opportunity

DPAC seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Manager of Compliance and HR to lead and strengthen the school’s compliance infrastructure while supporting key human resources functions. This role sits at the intersection of compliance, operations, and people strategy, ensuring that DPAC meets all federal, state, and local requirements while building strong internal systems. Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, the Manager of Compliance and HR will also manage all aspects of non-competitive grant administration for DPAC.

Who You Are

• Someone who shares our unwavering commitment to the DPAC mission.
• An excellent communicator with strong writing skills, outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail who can break down complicated and nuanced topics.
• A problem solver with strong research skills who can seek out new information and propose shifts to internal policies and procedures to ensure the school is in compliance with federal, state, district and authorizer requirements.
• A leader who can develop and manage strong systems and processes.
• A strong project manager who can multitask and turn around work quickly as needed.
• A collaborative teammate who can work with multiple teams and interface with senior leadership while collecting necessary data.
• An experienced manager who can conduct data-oriented research and analysis and is familiar with school performance and K-12 academic data.
• A college graduate (required), with prior experience in a nonprofit or charter school environment a plus. 

What You’ll Do

Compliance 

• Lead and manage all federal, state, and authorizer compliance reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with evolving requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of data and outcomes to state authorizers, funders, and other external partners, as determined by the Superintendent.
• Own and oversee all non-competitive grant administration, including application development, budget alignment, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage Title I programming, including applications, amendments, family engagement, and School Performance Plans.
• Ensure compliance with Title I, II, III, IV, and IDEA requirements, including required meetings, documentation, and payroll certifications.
• Manage all grant monitoring requirements and submissions across state, federal, and authorizer portals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with authorizers, state agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate preparation for authorizer and state site visits.
• Oversee required policy development, approval, and posting to ensure full regulatory compliance, including website compliance.
• Manage state data reporting and Civil Rights Data Collection submissions in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Nevada Open Meeting Laws and manage Board-related compliance deliverables in partnership with the Director of Operations.
• Build and document sustainable systems and workflows to ensure long-term compliance and accountability.
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to staff on compliance-related topics (e.g., attendance, safety, data management, family engagement, and special populations).
• Flag required actions and proactively monitor compliance risks.

Human Resources

• Proactively and annually develop materials to communicate messages, policies, and data. Skillfully organize information so that it is clear, digestible, and with the most important information communicated (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint presentations, termination letters, reprimands, and other correspondence)
• Identify root causes and conduct relevant data analysis in order to propose both short-term and long-term interventions and solutions
• Ensure people team policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly to all employees. Work with leaders to implement disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans.
• Investigate and resolve complex or sensitive complaints, issues, and concerns in a responsive and fair manner. Fully document findings and recommendations.
• Oversee all aspects of separations, manage unemployment insurance claims, and represent the organization at hearings. Provide guidance on routine employee relations issues.
• Align HR strategies with organizational goals, develop a cohesive HR vision, and translate it into actionable plans for implementation, monitoring, and adjustment. Evaluate current HR performance by establishing and tracking metrics, analyzing data, and gathering employee feedback.
• Lead the interactive process to respond to accommodation requests in compliance with the ADA. Serve as the primary contact for workers' compensation at assigned campuses.
• Lead candidates from application to hire and consult key stakeholders on hiring.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in network-wide or department specific initiatives and/or projects.

Internal Systems

• Work closely with the Superintendent to ensure clear team purviews, workflows, and systems.
• Proactively monitor & audit school-level data to ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Work with leaders to develop and implement performance improvement plans. Provide training on the Employee Management Cycle and other HR processes.
• Author and maintain accountability-focused training content to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date information is available to school-based staff.
• Providing coaching and support to teammates as needed on implementation and maintenance of compliance-connected systems and providing constructive feedback as needed in conjunction with the Regional Superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, or related field; Master’s preferred
• 3+ years of experience in human resources, compliance, and/or grants management (K–12, charter, or nonprofit preferred)
• Preferred certifications: PHR,SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
• Experience managing federal/state compliance reporting and grant administration (e.g., Title I, II, III, IV, IDEA)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and experience handling employee relations and investigations
• Proven ability to build and manage systems and processes for compliance and accountability

Compensation 

DPAC staff members are provided with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a working environment that includes the necessary technology and resources to succeed.

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DPAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our goal is to ensure that students are prepared for college and beyond. We strongly believe that by building a team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, we can achieve this goal together. This is a value we highly support and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.