Human Resource Manager, Central Valley

Human Resources Manager

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life.

At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Human Resources Manager serves as the strategic Human Resources Business Partner for a designated portfolio of Central Valley schools. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, this position partners closely with school leaders, the Central Valley Leadership Team, Central Office departments, and external partners to provide strategic Human Resources consultation and operational support across the employee lifecycle.

The Human Resources Manager provides leadership in Employee Relations, compliance, talent management, teammate development, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, Human Resources analytics, and Human Resources operations. The position serves as a trusted advisor to leaders by coaching through complex employment matters, developing proactive people strategies, strengthening leadership effectiveness, minimizing organizational risk, and fostering a positive workplace culture that supports Aspire's mission and strategic priorities.

Strategic Human Resources Partnership Serve as the strategic Human Resources Business Partner for a designated portfolio of Central Valley schools by partnering with school leaders and the Central Valley Leadership Team to support organizational priorities and student outcomes. Build trusted partnerships with school leaders, Home Office departments, and external partners to deliver strategic Human Resources consultation and operational excellence. Provide guidance and consultation on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, change management, policy interpretation, and Human Resources best practices.

Partner with the Head of Human Resources to implement strategic People Team initiatives and support organizational priorities.

Employee Relations & Compliance Serve as the regional lead for Employee Relations by managing workplace concerns from intake through resolution. Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations involving employee misconduct, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace concerns. In partnership with Head of HR, prepare investigative reports, findings, recommendations, corrective action documentation, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), administrative leave documentation, separation recommendations, and other employment-related correspondence.

Coach school leaders on performance management, documentation, progressive discipline, accommodations, leaves of absence, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and effective leadership practices. Analyze Employee Relations trends, investigation outcomes, and workforce data to identify organizational risks, recommend proactive solutions, and strengthen leadership practices. Develop, implement, and facilitate Employee Relations training, resources, and preventative initiatives based on organizational trends, compliance requirements, and business needs.

Partner with Legal and the Head of Human Resources on complex employment matters, agency complaints, litigation support, and legally sensitive employment decisions. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, Aspire policies, and Human Resources best practices. Support voluntary and involuntary separations, exit processes, and retention initiatives while promoting a respectful and legally compliant workplace.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning Partner with the Director of Talent, Director of Residency, and school leaders to support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, teammate development, and retention initiatives. Collaborate with the Director of Talent and Director of Residency to strengthen teammate career pathways, leadership pipelines, succession planning, residency programs, and internal mobility opportunities. Analyze recruitment, retention, turnover, and vacancy data to identify workforce trends and recommend talent strategies, and report out on this data quarterly to leadership teams and occasionally board members.

Consult with leaders regarding school staffing structures, job descriptions needs, and workforce planning. Support onboarding…