Associate Director, Employee Relations

Rocketship Public Schools

. Lead neutral, timely, and comprehensive investigations into complex or high-risk matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, serious misconduct, and significant policy violations .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex workplace investigations, producing comprehensive reports, and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws. Proficient in advising leaders on personnel processes and fostering healthy workplace cultures.

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Employee Relations ExperienceMulti-State Workplace InvestigationsInvestigation PlanningFederal Employment Law KnowledgeProfessional HR Certifications

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Hard Skills

Investigation PlanningInterviewingCredibility AssessmentEvidence AnalysisInvestigative Report WritingPolicy DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringConflict ManagementData IntegrityHR Records Governance

Soft Skills

CoachingMediationFacilitationTrainingAdvising

Tools & Technologies

Vector Training SystemHR SystemsEEO-1 ReportingOSHA Compliance

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationCharter Management OrganizationsRegulated Multi-Site EnvironmentsEmployment DocumentationWorkplace Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead neutral, timely, and comprehensive investigations into complex or high-risk matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, serious misconduct, and significant policy violations
Produce thorough, objective, and well-documented investigation reports, findings, and recommendations
Maintain complete and confidential investigative files meeting organizational, legal, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with regional legal counsels on multi-state compliance risks
Coordinate organizational responses to EEOC and state or local agency complaints, inquiries, or claims
Monitor employment-law changes and recommend updates to policies, investigative practices, and leader guidance
Advise and coach school, regional, and network leaders through personnel processes, performance improvement initiatives, and documentation workflows
Audit at-will termination, suspension, and non-renewal actions for consistency and liability reduction
Train campus leaders on staff relations, conflict management, and healthy workplace cultures
Facilitate resolution of serious workplace conflicts
Mediate complex interpersonal disputes
Identify systemic concerns and recommend targeted interventions
Own annual mandatory training completion through Vector, including tracking, follow-up, escalation, and reporting
Audit personnel files, I-9 records, and other employment documentation
Oversee HR records governance, data integrity, confidentiality, access, and retention
Review HR systems and processes for compliance and coordinate improvements
Coordinate external audits and required reporting, including EEO-1 and OSHA-related requests
Coordinate HR and Talent responses to authorizer reporting and compliance requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of dedicated Employee Relations experience
At least 3+ years managing multi-state workplace investigations
Expertise in investigation planning, interviewing, credibility assessment, evidence analysis, findings development, and investigative report writing
Strong working knowledge of federal employment law
Experience interpreting and applying state-specific employment requirements
Prior experience within K-12 education, Charter Management Organizations (CMOs), or highly regulated multi-site environments is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related fields
Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR are highly valued
Ability to travel up to 25% to regional school campuses for complex on-site investigations or leadership workshops

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent health and wellness benefits
403(b) retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Remote work arrangement