Associate Director, Human Resources

Rocketship Public Schools

Associate Director of Human Resources driving organizational effectiveness and cultivating a high-performing culture in a public charter school network. Collaborating with leaders to anticipate workforce needs and support regional priorities.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Design and deliver targeted development sessions for school and regional leaders to strengthen performance management, coaching, and compliance acumen.
Drive HR project execution and process improvements across regions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRBPemployee relationsorganizational developmentchange managementperformance managementcoachingcompliance acumenstrategic HR decisionsworkforce trends analysisprocess improvements

Soft Skills

critical thinkingproblem-solvinginfluencinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationempathyleadershipconflict managementcultural leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreePHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP