---
title: 'Employee Relations Talent Partner at Mastery Charter Schools'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/employee-relations-talent-partner-mastery-charter-schools-philadelphia-tjj91bqefwzy'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-10-17'
---

# Employee Relations Talent Partner at Mastery Charter Schools

- **Company:** Mastery Charter Schools
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/masterycharter/ea67c2bc-499c-48c4-a82f-0861d2ccd5d9

## Job description

Position Summary:

The Employee Relations Talent Partner (ERTP) is a dedicated advocate for employee success, focusing on creating a supportive work environment that emphasizes retention, development, and well-being. In partnership with assigned campuses, the ERTP supports employee relations, performance review coordination, engagement efforts, and ensures HR policies are applied fairly, transparently, and consistently. This role empowers leaders to address HR matters with a focus on employee advocacy. The ERTP also serves as a primary contact for HR inquiries and provides essential HRIS support and data analysis with a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy. This role reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Acts as the main point of contact for HR inquiries for their assigned campuses, providing accurate information and guidance to employees and leaders, reinforcing an open-door approach to HR support.
- Supports leaders/managers in fostering engagement, conflict resolution, and career development to create an inclusive and supportive workplace.
- Assists in the rollout of retention-focused initiatives, gathering and analyzing data to address factors impacting employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Coordinates with the Sr. Director of Human Resources to manage annual performance reviews, ensuring resources support employee growth, development, and recognition.
- Conducts investigations and monitors disciplinary practices and trends throughout the network and assigned campuses
- Serves as the employee advocate to attract and retain talent
- Collects and analyzes data related to the employee experience and life cycle
- Conducts analysis of HR metrics to identify trends, providing reports that inform leadership decisions on employee retention and engagement.
- Manages HR projects aimed at improving employee experience, engagement, and services, ensuring key stakeholders are regularly informed of progress.
- Supports, analyzes, and informs onboarding, engagement, and performance management processes to ensure equity
- Maintains knowledge of relevant labor laws and certification requirements to ensure HR policies are compliant and supportive of employee rights.
- Engages in cross-training and support within the HR department, fostering a collaborative environment focused on employee-centered practices.
- Completes other duties and special projects as assigned. Assists in the rollout of retention-focused initiatives, gathering and analyzing data to address factors impacting employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Coordinates with the Sr. Director of Human Resources to manage annual performance reviews, ensuring resources support employee growth, development, and recognition.

Qualifications:

- Exceptional organization skills – a detail-oriented approach to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure
- Strong aptitude for data collection and analysis as well as ability to manage data platforms or portals
- Ability to be agile and creative, with solid problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills both orally and in writing
- Comfort and demonstrated ability to successfully facilitate and engage various size groups or audiences Strong inter-personal skills and customer-service orientation
- Self-starter, with the ability to work well independently, as well as with a team
- Ability to manage complex projects and prioritize appropriately
- Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

Education and Experience:

- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant, full-time, progressively more responsible experience in Human Resources Management, HR Operations, HRIS, HR Compliance, or other relevant HR-focused area
- Bachelor's degree in management (w/ concentration in HR), Business Administration (w/ concentration in HRM, Organizational Behavior, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, and/or Leadership), Psychology, or other related field
- HRCI and/or SHRM certification strongly preferred
- Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational development, employee relations, and/or training and development
- Working knowledge of Pennsylvania and New Jersey regulations and employment law strongly preferred
- Experience in under resourced communities or other educational setting a plus

Other Requirements:

- Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role as outlined above, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses, monitoring and interacting with students, in-person facilitation of trainings, etc.;
- This role may require frequent travel between multiple locations. Reliable transportation is essential to fulfill job responsibilities.

Salary and Bonus Information:

External candidates hired for this role are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus!

The Employee Relations Talent Partner at Mastery can expect a starting salary between $73,300 - $82,900  based on education and experience, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses. Each offer is made in alignment with Mastery’s compensation philosophy and commitment to pay equity, ensuring fairness and consistency across our team.

## About Mastery Charter Schools

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Mastery Schools is a nonprofit network of charter, turnaround, and renaissance schools serving over 14,000 K-12 students in Philadelphia, PA, and Camden, NJ, focused on preparing students for postsecondary success.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Founded**: 2001
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Education Administration Programs (K-12 education)
- **Target customers**: Students and families in underresourced communities, primarily students of color; B2C (direct student/parent) and B2G (operating public charter schools)
- **Mission**: “To ensure all students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams.” [masterycharter.org](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/)

## Products & Services
- **Mastery Charter Schools / Mastery Schools of Camden**: A network of K-12 charter, turnaround, and renaissance schools. The organization also offers a **Mastery Teaching Residency** for aspiring educators and a **Principal Fellowship** for school leadership development. [masterycharter.org](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/) | [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/masterycharter)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit; not disclosed)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$5.2M** (as of most recent data) and **705 employees** (+0.7% YoY). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/masteryschools)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in available sources
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Serves over **14,000 students** across multiple campuses in two states.
  - Headcount growth of **+0.7% YoY** (+8 employees).
  - Nationally recognized for turning around failing schools: test score gains of **40+ percentage points per grade/subject after three years**, violence reduced by **80%**, and student turnover dropped by **one-third**. [masterycharter.org](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven turnaround model**: Mastery is nationally recognized for dramatically improving student achievement and safety in previously low-performing schools.
- **Scalable operational system**: Interlocking management systems for talent, instruction, culture, and student support ensure consistency across the network.
- **Performance-based pay and development**: Competitive salaries ($60,900–$112,700) tied to performance, plus a nationally recognized coaching model for teachers and a principal pipeline program.

## Strategic Focus
- **Plan 2029**: A five-year strategic plan guiding the network’s direction, emphasizing academic excellence, equity, and expansion of impact.
- **Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT)**: Prioritizing a student-centered approach within the “Ready for Rigor” framework.
- **Continuous improvement**: Investing in professional development, leadership pathways (Apprentice School Leader, Principal Fellowship), and talent acquisition for the 2026–2027 school year.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven environment**: Staff are part of a joyful, collaborative community focused on educational equity and making a tangible difference in students’ lives.
- **Competitive compensation**: Teacher salaries start at **$60,900** and can reach **$112,700** based on experience and performance. [masterycharter.org](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/)
- **Professional growth**: Access to best-in-class training, mentorship, and leadership development programs (Mastery Teaching Residency, Principal Fellowship).
- **Culture**: Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion; staff are “welcomed, championed, and supported” in a collaborative environment.
- **Work location**: Schools in **Philadelphia, PA** and **Camden, NJ**; specific remote/hybrid policy not publicly stated (likely on-site given school setting).

## Sources
1. [masterycharter.org – Teach at Mastery](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/teach-at-mastery/)
2. [masterycharter.org – Lead at Mastery](https://masterycharter.org/education-career/lead-at-mastery/)
3. [masterycharter.org – Careers](https://masterycharter.org/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com – Mastery Schools Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/masteryschools)
5. [jobs.lever.co – Mastery Charter Schools Jobs](https://jobs.lever.co/masterycharter)

## Other roles at Mastery Charter Schools

- [Director of Student Enrollment, PA - School Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-student-enrollment-pa-school-operations-mastery-charter-schools-vb6m3qt2hj4g) — Philadelphia, PA
- [NJ Regional Truancy Manager - Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)](https://feeny.ai/job/nj-regional-truancy-manager-bilingual-fluent-in-spanish-mastery-charter-schools-3x5h5etrhr1t) — Camden, NJ
- [English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher – K-6th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year](https://feeny.ai/job/english-as-a-second-language-esl-teacher-k-6th-grade-2026-2027-school-year-0z2hs6hm3kdr) — Philadelphia, PA
- [Parent and Community Organizer](https://feeny.ai/job/parent-and-community-organizer-mastery-charter-schools-philadelphia-grhjsqhh43r6) — Philadelphia, PA
- [Bilingual Dean of Students - 2026/2027 School Year](https://feeny.ai/job/bilingual-dean-of-students-2026-2027-school-year-mastery-charter-schools-camden-z9r5pmm3vrbm) — Camden, NJ
- [High School Physics Teacher – 9th-12th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year](https://feeny.ai/job/high-school-physics-teacher-9th-12th-grade-2026-2027-school-year-mastery-xmsf15nfk0tg) — Camden, NJ
- [Secondary Intervention Teacher - 9th-12th Grade - 2026/2027](https://feeny.ai/job/secondary-intervention-teacher-9th-12th-grade-2026-2027-mastery-charter-schools-1m4qjcbg3q38) — Philadelphia, PA
- [High School Chemistry Teacher – 9th-12th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year](https://feeny.ai/job/high-school-chemistry-teacher-9th-12th-grade-2026-2027-school-year-mastery-a6n71jnrbmc7) — Camden, NJ
- [Future Opportunities - ESL - English as a Second Language (Fluent in Spanish) Teacher - K-8th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year](https://feeny.ai/job/future-opportunities-esl-english-as-a-second-language-fluent-in-spanish-teacher-g5ecbcygv283) — Philadelphia, PA
- [Classroom Assistant Paraprofessional (Part-Time) - 2026/2027 School Year](https://feeny.ai/job/classroom-assistant-paraprofessional-part-time-2026-2027-school-year-mastery-07hfyhra7hpk) — Philadelphia, PA