Associate Director, Human Resources
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Human Resources serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to regional and school leadership. This role drives organizational effectiveness, cultivates an inclusive and high-performing culture, and proactively anticipates workforce needs to ensure Rocketship remains an exceptional place to work and grow.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Judgment : Applies sound judgment in complex, high-impact decisions.
- Influence without Authority : Gains buy-in and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
- Relationship Building : Develops trust and credibility at every level of the organization.
- Innovation : Challenges assumptions, designs creative solutions, and drives improvement.
- Coaching & Development : Elevates leaders and teams through tailored guidance and feedback.
Essential Functions
Strategic Partnership & Leadership – 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.Collaborate weekly with the recruiting team to review hiring progress, share key updates, and provide regional leadership with timely recruitment insights and data.Relationship Building & Influence – 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.Maintain key partnerships with the Recruitment team and external talent pipelines, including Teach For America and Relay Graduate School of Education.Leadership Development – 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 to shape culture and inform action planning.Employee Relations & Risk Management – 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 to ensure equitable application of policies and values alignment.Operational Excellence – 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.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR / SPHR / SHRM-CP / SCP) preferred.8+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct HRBP or HR leadership experience in a multi-site organization.Proven ability to make autonomous, strategic HR decisions in complex or ambiguous environments.Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and influencing skills.Expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and change management.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to varied audiences.Deep commitment to Rocketship’s mission and values.Additional Details
Primarily remote; requires consistent travel to schools based on needs.Up to 30% travel may be required across regions.Requires independent transportation to schools within the region supported.Compensation and Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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