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Associate Director of Human Resources

RocketshipBay Area🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 21, 2026

Quick overview

Salary$100k - $120.8k/yr
SeniorityLeader
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationBay Area, United States
Posted3 days ago
Compliance

Job 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. 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 Summary
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 organizational effectiveness, cultivates an inclusive and high-performing culture, and proactively anticipates workforce needs to ensure Rocketship remains an exceptional place to work and grow.

Operating with high autonomy, this leader makes independent, values-aligned decisions that strengthen leadership capacity, mitigate risk, and drive long-term talent outcomes across schools and regions.
Location: Within one hour of San Jose, CA

This position reports directly to the Director of Talent and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of People. This dual-reporting structure ensures this role is deeply embedded in regional priorities while staying aligned with national HR strategy, compliance, and culture. The role serves as a critical liaison between school/regional leadership and the broader People Team, helping to drive strategic initiatives, talent alignment, and operational excellence.

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