Senior Manager, Human Resources

Senior Manager, Human Resources

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 Senior Manager, Human Resources 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 moderate to high autonomy, the Senior Manager balances execution and partnership, implementing people programs that strengthen leadership capacity, improve the employee experience, and support compliance across all levels of the organization.

This position reports directly to the Regional Executive Director and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Human Resources. 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.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Building : Develops trust and credibility with school and regional partners.
• Collaboration : Works effectively across teams and functions to deliver shared results.
• Sound Judgment : Balances compliance, compassion, and practicality in HR decisions.
• Adaptability : Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Essential Functions

People Partnership & Leadership Support

Employee Relations & Compliance

Culture & Engagement

Operational Excellence

Relationship Building & Influence

Coaching & Support

Qualifications

Additional Details

$95,000 - $103,000 a year

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation :

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.