Resources Specialist

Position: Employee Resources Specialist
POSITION :
Employee Relations Specialist LOCATION : DSST:
Home Office SALARY RANGE : $70,000-$85,300 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

STATUS/CLASSIFICATION :
Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START :
Immediate. View the current School Year Calendar here .The Employee Relations Specialist plays a critical role in fostering a fair, equitable and supportive workplace across DSST. This role manages day‑to‑day employee relations matters, supports workplace investigations, ensures consistent application of policies and partners closely with school leaders to promote a positive work environment.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and committed to strengthening systems that support a healthy, mission aligned workplace culture.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Employee Relations Case Support (70%)Manage and support a high volume of employee relations cases form intake through resolution, including performance concerns, policy questions, workplace conflict and employee complaints

Serve as a point of contact for HR partners and leaders seeking guidance on routine employee relations matters

Triage cases, escalate complex or high risk issues appropriately and ensure timely follow up Support workplace investigations, including documentation gathering, interview and coordination

Policy Guidance & Consistency(15%)Interpret and apply HR policies to support consistent and equitable decision making

Partner with Human Capital and School leadership to reinforce adherence to policies, procedures and expectations

Coach manages on routine employee relations matters, including documentation and initial performance conversations

Contribute to the development and refinement of employee relations processes, templates and tools

Support training initiatives to that build leader capacity in handling employee relations cases

Strengthen systems that improve efficiency, transparency, and alignment with organizational values.

Data Tracking & Reporting(10%)Maintain accurate case logs, metrics, and documentation

Analyze data to identify trends, root cause and opportunities for proactive support

Assist in preparing reports and summaries for HR leadership

Other Duties as assigned (5%):
Other duties as assigned based on organizational priorities.

Model our Core Values, Commitment to the Human Condition, and our commitment to equity as a Leader within the Network Play an active leadership role in building and sustaining Home Office culture

Engage with our school communities to actively build relationships between our schools and the home office

Participate in & support the execution of Home Office & Network-wide events MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required or current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree2–4 years of HR experience, with at least 1 year exposure to employee relations, case management or compliance

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams, Microsoft Excel, & Google Suite Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment and escalate issues appropriately

You are mission-driven:
You have a desire to change the way the public school system serves students, so that all kids – regardless of race, ethnicity, or income – have the opportunity to go to college

Mission-driven commitment to education equity and expanding opportunity for all students IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS Experience supporting employee relations work in a multi-site or complex organization

Familiarity with workplace investigations processes

Previous experience in an educational environment or an educational CMO or Charter Management Organization Basic understanding of employment law principles (i.e. ADA, FMLA, EEO, Title VII, TIX)
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