Employee Relations 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, elevate 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 managers 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 degree 2-4 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 elevate 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) Who We Are At DSST Public Schools , we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students - 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together. We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us - more brilliance, more courage, more possibility - to join us. Our Impact 100% of DSST graduates have #J-18808-Ljbffr dsstpublicschools