Director of Human Resources

Started by Families, Focused on Students
Developing Scholars in East San José

We were founded by families in East San José who wanted stronger academics and more support for their children. Alpha is a free, TK-12 public charter school system on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San José.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career. 

Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.

A successful Director of Human Resources

The successful Director of Human Resources will work under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to oversee and manage all HR operations, providing strategic leadership and direction to ensure the effective administration of HR services within the Alpha network. This role focuses on HR strategy development, employee relations and retention planning, compliance, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment in alignment with Alpha's mission, vision, and goals. The Director of Human Resources is expected to maintain a safe, caring, student-centered environment that promotes high standards among students, staff and community stakeholders. Success in this role depends on strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to gain buy-in from people at all levels of the organization. The position works with key leaders in schools and organizational teams to push strategic initiatives, develop and monitor related projects, and assist with implementation in schools.

The Director of Human Resources is expected to:

Oversee HR Operations Management:

• Align and improve overall onboarding/offboarding processes, HRIS, benefits administration, training, and total compensation with a goal towards strong retention planning
• Oversee all HR compliance requirements, keeping up-to-date on changing labor laws nationally and in California, ensuring alignment with authorizer audits, and ensuring accuracy in Alpha's HR policies and records
• Manage and lead one direct HR report for administrative and HR project execution.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development support within the HR team and in partnership with the Talent Team.

Lead HR Process Management and Implementation:

• Lead the development and implementation of HR initiatives for our four schools and network office.  This includes, but is not limited to, performance management processes, benefits and open enrollment, and other critical functions.
• Provide direction and leadership for the HR function at Alpha; represent HR perspectives in collaboration with other Alpha teams (Talent, Finance, etc.) to implement effective strategies to support Alpha staff
• Ensure HR initiatives promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
• Identify training, development and compliance needs and coordinate relevant programs and resources.

Oversee Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Promote a positive and harmonious work environment through employee engagement initiatives. This includes overseeing health and safety programs, including workers' compensation and employee wellness initiatives.
• Address employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Foster effective communication channels throughout the organization.
• Investigate employee relations issues and recommend effective solutions.

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The starting salary for this role is between $106,496 and $119,988.00, based on experience. 
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement benefits with matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away

You Possess:

• Bachelor's Degree 
• 5+ years in the HR field (Generalist or above) with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience in TK-12 education strongly preferred
• At least 2 years of managing and coaching direct report(s)
• Knowledge of and experience with managing an HR Information System, and/or payroll platforms and benefits systems
• Experience with building out HR programs/projects such as performance management
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and foster a positive work culture
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four high-performing public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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