• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to regional and school leadership.
• Drive organizational effectiveness and cultivate an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Anticipate workforce needs to ensure Rocketship remains an exceptional place to work.
• Make independent, values-aligned decisions that strengthen leadership capacity.
• Act as a critical liaison between school/regional leadership and the broader People Team.

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 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.

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Hard Skills

HRBP
HR leadership
employee relations
organizational development
change management

Soft Skills

strategic decision-making
critical thinking
problem-solving
influencing
interpersonal skills
communication skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PHR
SPHR
SHRM-CP
SHRM-SCP

Associate Director, Human Resources

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