- Salary
- $100k – $121k/yr
- Location
- Bay Area, CA
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Network Support
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- Lever
Description
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.
The following are essential functions related to the position: