Human Resources Business Partner

at  Rocketship Public Schools

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. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a champion of Rocketship’s mission, culture and values, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) partners with managers to promote a culture of high performance, retention, and inclusion. Reporting to the Director, HRBP, the service-oriented HRBP represents the strategic interests of the regions and schools they serve while ensuring fair and equitable support for every employee.
The following are essential functions related to the role:

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required. Field of study in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Business, or related preferred.
• 5 years minimum experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Business, or related field required
• 1 minimum HR Business Partner or Generalist experience required
• SHRM-CP/PHR or SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred
• 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 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

Please refer the Job description for details