# Associate Director of Human Resources **Company**: Rocketship Public Schools **Location**: Bay Area, CA **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: Full-time **Salary**: USD 100,000-120,750 per-year-salary **Category**: Human Resources **Industry**: Education **Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/rocketship/ae9da462-a878-4d9a-9a45-fdff705c1d48?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_ea60e84f-a52 ## Description At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. The Associate Director, Human Resources (internally titled Associate Director, Talent) serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to regional and school leadership. This role drives organisational effectiveness, cultivates an inclusive and high-performing culture, and proactively anticipates workforce needs to ensure Rocketship remains an exceptional place to work and grow. **Position Summary** The Associate Director, Human Resources serves as a thought partner to regional and school leaders, translating organisational strategy into actionable people plans that drive engagement, retention, and performance. This leader makes independent, values-aligned decisions that strengthen leadership capacity, mitigate risk, and drive long-term talent outcomes across schools and regions. **Responsibilities** - Serve as a thought partner to regional and school leaders, translating organisational 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 organisational change, conflict, and performance management with discretion and composure. - Collaborate 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. - 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. **Requirements** - 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 organisation. - 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, organisational 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. ## Skills ### Required - HR - organisational development - change management - employee relations - strategic partnership ### Nice to have - HR certification - advanced degree --- Source: [Apply at jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/rocketship/ae9da462-a878-4d9a-9a45-fdff705c1d48?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)