KIPP - Director of Human Resources - Employee Relations - Oakland at KIPP Public Schools Northern California

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About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Director of Human Resources – Employee Relations sets the strategy and standards for employee relations across KIPP Northern California, ensuring equitable, consistent, and legally sound practices that strengthen employee experience and organizational effectiveness. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role leads the Employee Relations department, directly manages three Associate Directors of Employee Relations, and is accountable for department results, team performance, and resource allocation. In this role, you set strategy for your full department and own its results, team, and budget. You exercise independent judgment within established policies and decision-making authority, partnering with the Chief People Officer on high-risk personnel decisions and escalating matters requiring Chief-level approval.

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