Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources is passionate about Summit’s greatest asset - our people - and plays a critical role in developing and retaining a diverse, world-class faculty.
From onboarding new hires and serving as a culture guide to coaching and supporting leaders on values based feedback and performance conversations, they embody our vision and mission and enable great faculty to grow and stay with us longer.
They lead the team responsible for the planning and execution of our human resources services and systems, which work to meet the needs of our 500 employees.
The ideal candidate is a relationship builder, loves to solve problems, relishes in the challenges of finding ways to work smarter, and has superb project management skills. They are not afraid of difficult conversations or Excel spreadsheets.
As a team lead in our home office, they will work closely with senior leadership and collaboratively with Summit’s Talent team to create an exceptional faculty experience. They will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and manage a Human Resources Manager.
Who We Are:
What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools.
Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 14 schools serving over 4,500 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.
We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!
What You’ll Do:
Human Resources Leadership and Capacity Building
Employee Engagement
Benefits and Policies Management
Risk Management
This position can be based in the Bay Area, requires occasional travel throughout the Bay Area and Washington State, and may require occasional travel to other regions. A remote option is also available.
What You Need:
Key Qualities and Skills
Who You Are:
About You
What you get:
In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited “take what you need” PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary in the California Bay Area for this position starts at $111,000and goes up to $146,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.