Human Resources Director jobs in Oakland, CA

ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional HR Director handles and oversees the full range of Human Resource services in an Aspire school region, including employee relations, and conflict resolution. They participate in developing and implementing HR policies and process improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the use and maintenance of the HRIS system by end users across the organization
• Provide timely reports to management to assist on key Human Resource dimensions
• Manage employee relations issues
• Assist supervisors and employees in resolving employee relations issues; utilize proactive mediation of employee-related issues and concerns
• Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
• Supervises temporary HR staff
• Review separation documents, conduct exit interviews, and develop and recommend retention strategies as necessary

Manage and develop efficient HR policies and procedures:

• Review personnel policies and procedures; analyze data and redesign as needed
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws
• Manage the performance evaluation system and 
• Coordinate performance evaluation process and employee salary adjustments
• Develop and maintain employee relations files

Additional:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior 
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

• In depth knowledge of employment laws, recruiting, benefits, compensation and training
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with diplomacy and even-handedness and ability to work effectively with teammates of all levels
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work independently
• Ability to research complex problems and develop cost effective solutions; strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to attract, develop and inspire a team; exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS databases
• Positive, can-do attitude, customer service oriented, professional
• Light travel throughout California
• Comfort with fast-paced work environment within a growing nonprofit

Minimum educational level:

• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate level of experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience required:

• 2 years of management experience in Human Resources; 
• 5 years of HR Generalist experience or, 5 years of people management experience
•  Experience or strong interest and passion for K-12 public education

Physical requirements: 

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Communicating with others to exchange information