Senior HR & Employee Relations Leader

kippnorcal; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP NorCal seeks an Associate Director of Human Resources, Employee Relations to lead complex employee relations across our 1,100+ staff in California. You will own key results, guide investigations, and advise school and regional leaders to strengthen accountability, compliance, and a positive workplace culture.

This role reports to the Director of HR, Employee Relations, works in a hybrid environment at the Oakland regional office, and partners with Talent, Legal, and operational teams to

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, workplace investigations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal employment law, workplace investigations, Employee Relations best practices, and performance management processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, with experience addressing systemic barriers within organizations.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• English

Responsibilities

• Owns assigned Employee Relations Key Results and designs implementation plans.
• Drives cross-functional Employee Relations initiatives, aligning stakeholders and timelines.
• Oversees Employee Relations data and reporting systems and identifies risks.
• Aligns recommendations to organizational priorities and presents clear options to HR leadership.
• Oversees complex workplace investigations from intake to findings, ensuring compliance and thorough documentation.
• Drives case management and partners on Title IX matters, ensuring timely resolution.
• Coaches managers through employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Designs and delivers manager learning on workplace conduct and policy implementation.
• Maintains tools, policies, and documentation systems for consistency and scalability.

Skills

Employee Relations

Workplace Investigations

California Employment Law

Performance Management

Communication Skills

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Confidentiality & Judgment

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

KIPP NorCal seeks an Associate Director of Human Resources, Employee Relations to lead complex employee relations across our 1,100+ staff in California. You will own key results, guide investigations, and advise school and regional leaders to strengthen accountability, compliance, and a positive workplace culture.

This role reports to the Director of HR, Employee Relations, works in a hybrid environment at the Oakland regional office, and partners with Talent, Legal, and operational teams to