Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partners

Summary

Join Rocketship Public Schools as an Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partners! In this vital leadership role, you will lead a team of HRBPs and an ER Manager, cultivating a high-performance, equitable, and inclusive culture. You will provide strategic guidance and operational support, ensuring HR practices align with organizational priorities. Key responsibilities include team management, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, significant HR experience, and relevant certifications. Rocketship offers excellent health and wellness benefits, a 403b retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Field of study in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Business, or related preferred
• 7-10 years minimum experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Business, or related field required
• 5 years minimum HR Business Partner or similar HR experience required
• SHRM-CP/PHR or SHRM-SCP/SPHR required
• Reside in a Rocketship region (California; Tennessee; Texas Washington, DC; Wisconsin)
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and industry trends
• Deep commitment to Rocketship’s mission to eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime
• Deep commitment to RSED employees and enhancing workplace culture and values
• Possess the core characteristics required of every Rocketeer-mission- driven, innovative, disciplined thinker, collaborative, and personally responsible
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, including proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make decisions in difficult situations
• Proficiency in working with HRIS systems and Google Suite technology
• Irreproachable personal integrity
• Ability to build trusting relationships, resolve conflicts and influence, including in cases without direct authority
• Commitment to deliver excellent support to manager and staff needs, including timely resolution of issues
• Excellent decision making and strategic problem solving skills, especially regarding risk management
• Demonstration of employee relations experience and strong working knowledge of HR functions, including but not limited to employment law (familiarity with California preferred), performance management, and compensation/pay practices, performance measures, change management, and labor relations
• Results-oriented problem solver with proven ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and listening and probing for understanding and tailoring communications to varied audiences
• Presence and self-awareness to serve as a cultural leader for a diverse staff, setting the tone for an inclusive, and welcoming workplace

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and build strong relationships with organizational stakeholders, including HR Leadership Team, Regional Leaders, and School Leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals
• Oversee school and regional support, including timeliness of follow-up to School and Regional Leaders
• Lead and manage the HR Business Partners, ensuring cohesion and effective performance
• Coach and mentor HRBPs and ER Manager, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Build a strong team culture that reflects Rocketship’s core values and prioritizes collaboration, service, and excellence
• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of HR policies and practices across teams
• Partner closely with Talent and HR teams to ensure effective collaboration and processes that support strong execution and service for staff members
• Drive and support ongoing projects in partnership with HRLT
• Drive HRBP regular touchpoints with leaders, including People Partnership Meetings (PPM), execution through HRBPs
• Contribute to the development of change management strategies and communication plans
• Lead HRBP team in cross-functional workforce planning (i.e., end-of-year staffing) and succession planning initiatives
• Support the implementation of organizational changes and initiatives; contribute to the development of change management strategies and communication plans
• Guide HRBPs to implement Rocketship’s performance management and progressive discipline frameworks, ensuring they drive strong employee performance, development, and retention
• Work closely with managers to identify areas for growth and provide tools, resources, and training to enhance their leadership capabilities
• Oversee complex employee relations issues, guiding HRBPs in addressing complaints and conducting thorough, objective investigations
• Collaborate with leaders to refine conflict resolution strategies and promote constructive dialogue across teams
• Oversee resolution of employee relations issues, managed by the ER Manager and HRBPs
• Conduct investigations and recommend fair and equitable resolutions
• Approve involuntary terminations, as needed
• Collaborate with Talent and other stakeholders to identify and address talent gaps
• Act as a subject matter expert on employment law, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor regulations
• Align HR policies, including the Employee Handbook, with local, state, and federal laws and organizational goals, providing clarity and consistency in their application
• Guide HRBPs in navigating nuanced employee relations scenarios, balancing organizational needs with compliance requirements
• Drive the equitable application of HR policies, leveraging data and diverse perspectives to inform decision-making
• Partner with leaders to develop and refine policies that foster inclusion and address the evolving needs of a diverse workforce
• Support initiatives to embed equity into performance management, discipline, and other core HR processes

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus

Benefits

• Excellent health and wellness benefits
• 403b retirement plan
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Generous paid time off