Human Resources Business Partner

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring ALL students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about why we’ve been selected as the 2018 Broad Prize Winner and as a Denver Post “Top Place to Work”. 

POSITION: Human Resources Business Partner 

LOCATION: DSST Home Office

SALARY: $62,000 - $69,440 with up to 6 years of aligned experience

STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, hybrid position (Denver, CO) 

START: Immediate. You can view the current School Year Calendar here. 

The Human Capital Business Partner will serve as the direct contact for a portfolio of schools and as a thought partner for the larger Human Capital team. This person will play a key role in DSST’s people philosophy by redefining how Human Resources serve staff in public education. This role is a truly unique opportunity where you’ll be exposed to a diverse and evolving set of responsibilities, be provided with learning opportunities from some of the smartest education minds in Colorado, and have the chance to lead high impact projects that will build and develop valuable core skills for a career in Human Capital.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources Business Partner (80%)

• Serve as the primary Human Resources Business Partner for a portfolio of DSST campuses in areas including communicating DSST's Human Resources Policies, FMLA, employee support, onboarding, benefits, compensation and leave of absence

• Assist in maintaining the DSST employee database ensuring complete and accurate data is kept at all times

• Lead HR strategies, policies, and practices that align with organization objectives.

Employee Relations (15%)

• Work closely with other members of the Employee Resources team to identify, innovate and implement new ways to improve the experience of DSST staff.

• Provide counsel and support to managers on HR policies and compliance issues.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2+ years experience in Human Resources and/or education experience

• At least 2+ years of project management with proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Google Suite

• You have strong communication skills and are comfortable giving and receiving honest feedback for continuous improvement

• You take the time to understand the process behind what you’re doing and try to find ways to streamline your work

• You have a service mindset and will do whatever you can to remove barriers and distractions for school staff to ensure they can devote all of their focus to serving our students

• You have a sense of urgency and strong time-management: You are passionate about doing whatever it takes to change the status quo of public education

• 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

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in Human Capital is preferred. 

• Previous knowledge of employee relations 

• Experience working with Workday

• We are looking for someone that thrives in a fast-paced environment, learns quickly and is eager to serve our staff.

• Bachelor’s degree

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have