Associate Director of Employee Relations

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OPPORTUNITY
As the Associate Director of Employee Relations you will be part of the founding Human Resources team. You are responsible for negotiating managing and understanding Green Dot contracts; addressing any grievances that may arise; and conducting investigations. You will help ensure that Green Dot remains in compliance with all contracts and handles any grievances or investigations with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism. This role reports to the Director of Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Director of Employee Relations is responsible for the following in addition to any other responsibilities as determined by their manager the Director of Human Resources:

Employee Relations:
> Develop and maintain a service-oriented posture for the Human Resources Department toward all employee classes at Green Dot
> Create implement and maintain a multi-tiered system of supports to address employee conflict resolution for all staff members
> Ensure policies and standard operating procedures exist for addressing employee conflict in a positive and restorative way that is in alignment with organizational culture
> Develop maintain and implement a suite of manager-facing training resources and face-to-face trainings in order to prepare line managers to mitigate organizational risk in their day-to-day work with direct reports
> Support managers to maintain a high performing team through consultation on performance improvement plans
> Consult with and provide in-situ support for managers and school leadership teams to ensure positive outcomes for employees and compliance with policies and procedures

Ensuring Compliance with GDPS Policies Procedures and Contracts
> Possess deep familiarity with Green Dots Handbook of Policies and Procedures Student Policy Manual and Collective Bargaining Agreements
> Ensure Green Dot policies and procedures are in alignment with collective bargaining agreements
> Consult with Managers and School Leadership on employee relations matters
> Provide support to the Bargaining Team to ensure successful bargaining at the tables of each Labor Union
> Establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with Union leadership School Leaders and Line Managers
> Manage the layoff procedures for all employees
> Support the HR Coordinator to ensure the smooth exit of employees transitioning out of the organization
> Lead the Annual Revisions of the Employee Handbook

Grievances
> Maintain strong collaborative relationship with GDPS Legal Team and Executive Team
> As directed meet and Confer with Labor Union leadership to informally resolve disputes
Support as directed GDPS response to labor union grievances objectively including:
*Provide direct support to managers to fulfill their role in labor union grievance procedures
*Adhering to all timelines in GDPS response to grievances
*Maintaining clear historical records of grievances
*Developing and maintaining all required documentary materials for all levels of the grievance process through resolution
> Track grievance-related data
> Gather data about grievances that can help inform bargaining

Investigations and Employee Discipline
> In collaboration with HR Leaders GDPS Legal Team school leaders and line managers Lead and directly conduct investigations around workplace grievances and incidents
> Identify collect analyze and preserve evidence related to the matters being investigated
> Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and administrative summaries
> Collaborate to determine appropriate levels of employee discipline when appropriate and in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and GDPS policies
> Prepare appropriate disciplinary documents as prescribed by collective bargaining agreements.
> Meet with employees to deliver disciplinary decisions
> Support the Director of HR to ensure an objective discipline appeals process for all bargaining unit members in collaboration with Chief Education Officer
> Formulate and implement policies and procedures for the management of investigations
> Engage in process-improvement to ensure efficient and organized investigations
> Lead post-investigation activities to ensure that GDPS culture is improved as a result of the investigation
> Identify lessons learned and communicate opportunities for improvement
> Champion the standards of integrity objectivity thoroughness and discretion in conducting investigations

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate you:

> are values aligned and truly believe that every student whatever their circumstances holds the innate potential to achieve their goals and succeed in college leadership and life
> have 5 years of professional experience in human resources employee relations and/or employment law
> are an education professional who knows their way around a secondary school system (school Principal or Assistant Principal experience a plus)
> have a bachelors degree (advanced degree preferred)
> are aware of your identity and how your identity impacts the arenas in which you work
> are service-oriented with a service mindset; you have had experience with customer service in the past - whether in a professional setting or a volunteer capacity and have built up a skill set in addressing peoples needs and asks as well as managing expectations and timelines; you are known for your can-do attitude and for always being graciously helpful
> are a strong intentional relationship builder and collaborative teammate; you thrive on bringing different stakeholders together around a common goal and you seek to understand different contributors motivations and enjoy finding creative ways of meeting multiple objectives; you shape relationships with an ethos of reciprocity
> have time-tested strategies in your toolkit to support effective decision-making processes related to communications and have developed proven internal management systems that drive consistent results
> are dependable humble have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dots mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

JOB REQUIRMENTS
> Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
> Breaks: Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

MEASUREMENT
At the end of Year 1 you will have developed a deep understanding of Green Dots current contracts. You will have formulated policies and procedures for the management of contracts grievances and investigations to ensure consistency and objectivity. You will have successfully managed any grievances that have arisen and any necessary investigations. You will be able to report on observable trends around contracts grievances and investigations and you will have implemented a risk management protocol related to these areas.

COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this role is $90000 - $105000. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid-point of the range. To allow for salary progression over time offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> PPO EPO and HMO choices for medical dental and vision coverage - including 100% employee-only paid option.
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
> Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring)
> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
> Potential for annual bonuses
> Potential for stipend work opportunities
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 15 days of paid time off during years 1-3 of service (20 days during years 4-6 and 25 days beyond 6 years of service)
> An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Years holidays) as well as an additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day Presidents Day Cesar Chavez Day Memorial Day Juneteenth July 4th Labor Day and Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)
3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*May be adjusted annually

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position for a September 1 2025 start date.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities and we recruit employ support compensate and promote employees without regard to their actual or perceived race religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices) color national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken) physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS) medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics) genetic information marital status (including registered domestic partnership status) sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) gender (including gender identity and expression) parental status age (forty (40) and over) sexual orientation Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status citizenship immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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