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Rocketship Public Schools · 1 month ago

Associate Director, Human Resources

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$103K/yr - $110K/yr

8+ years exp

Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools committed to unleashing the potential of every student. The Associate Director, Human Resources, will serve as a trusted advisor to regional and school leadership, driving organizational effectiveness and fostering a high-performing culture while addressing workforce needs.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a thought partner to regional and school leaders, translating organizational strategy into actionable people plans that drive engagement, retention, and performance

Make independent, sound HR decisions; balance compliance with business judgment and empathy

Anticipate workforce trends and recommend proactive strategies to address turnover, leadership readiness, and culture health

Lead and coach leaders through organizational change, conflict, and performance management with discretion and composure

Collaborates with the recruiting team on a weekly basis to review hiring progress, share key updates, and provide regional leadership with timely recruitment insights and data

Build deep, trust-based partnerships across executive, school, and support teams to influence without authority

Foster strong collaboration with Talent, Program, and other cross-functional partners to align systems and practices

Act as a cultural leader who models open communication, inclusivity, and professional accountability

Maintains key partnerships with the Recruitment team and external talent pipelines, including but not limited to Teach For America and Relay Graduate School of Education

Design and deliver targeted development sessions for school and regional leaders to strengthen performance management, coaching, and compliance acumen

Partner with the Talent team to identify developmental gaps and co-create scalable solutions that enhance the employee experience

Use data and feedback (surveys, exit trends, engagement) to shape culture and inform action planning

Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters with fairness, urgency, and discretion

Conduct objective investigations and provide clear, consistent recommendations

Coach managers on performance management and disciplinary actions, ensuring equitable application of policies and values alignment

Drive HR project execution and process improvements across regions

Partner with Talent Operations and Legal to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws

Use data analytics to identify trends and measure the effectiveness of human resource initiatives

Qualification

HR leadership experienceEmployee relations expertiseOrganizational developmentChange managementHR certificationCritical thinkingProblem-solvingCoaching & DevelopmentInfluence without AuthorityInnovationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsRelationship BuildingStrategic Judgment