Human Resources Associate

Human Resources Associate

Classification 

Exempt, 12-Month Employee

Reports to 

Executive Director

Overview

The Human Resources Associate at the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is someone with NYC charter school experience in an HR department. We are seeking someone who has high levels of integrity, attention to detail, and holds him/herself accountable with consistency. Further, the candidate should possess NYS labor law knowledge and experience working in an urban educational setting.

HR Operations

• Ensure that HR functions—such as employee compliance, time and attendance, and HRIS systems—are effectively managed.
• Oversee HR data, analytics, and reporting, leveraging insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Possess knowledge of Paylocity and/or HRIS systems and adeptly navigate in service of our employees.
• Review the employee handbook to advise the Executive Director on best practices that can be added or enhanced. 
• Ensure all HR files are accurate, organized and up to date as per all compliance requirements. 
• Oversee the Teacher Certification initiative to ensure that all teachers are on the path to certification. 
• Stay current on employment laws, HR best practices, ensuring the school complies with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Collaborate with finance and special projects as needed to ensure a timely and accurate payroll process. 

Employee Relations + Adult Culture 

• Collaborate with managers to ensure employees are in compliance with company policies related to employee conduct, performance improvement plans, and workplace issues.
• Document all interactions in accordance with HR policies and procedures as required and directed. 
• Serve as a trusted resource and advisor to employees and managers on workplace concerns, ensuring fair and consistent conflict resolution.
• Conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee concerns, including potential policy violations and legal compliance issues, to ensure fair and objective resolutions.

Partnership Management 

• Collaborate with the school’s benefits broker to ensure benefits for staff are communicated, supported and easily accessible. 
• Work with our leave administrator to facilitate approved leaves of absences while supporting the school to uphold its responsibilities to students. 
• Coordinate with the school’s Workers’ Compensation insurance partners to support any employees who are in need of this benefit.
• Maintain a dialogue with Paylocity partners to ensure that all areas of the platform are functioning in support of our employees.
• Partner with the finance department and senior special projects manager to coordinate HR functions across the school, including but not limited to, the Teachers’ Retirement System pension plan and the school’s 403B partner. 

Talent Recruitment, Onboarding + Offboarding 

• Provide weekly hiring updates and efficiently communicate and document the process from candidate to hired employee. 
• Manage the full hiring process from candidate outreach and screening through interviews, selection, and onboarding coordination.
• Manage the onboarding process to ensure new hires' seamless and welcoming experience.
• Manage offboarding procedures, including exit interview coordination. 
• Gather and analyze exit interview data to provide insights on employee retention and organizational improvements.

Other Essential Functions

• Present HR sessions to educate and remind employees of important HR information. 
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Protect the confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
• Respond to employee emails within the same day as received.

• Supervise the preparation of any state and federal reports for compliance.
• Participate in staff meetings and school-wide events as needed.
• Possess exceptional technology, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Consistently ensure punctuality and reliability at work, serving as a model of professionalism. 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Progressive HR experience, with at least 1-3 years in a NYC charter school. 
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Proficiency in using all technology tools, including Google Suite and HRIS systems.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time 12-month position.  This is a HYBRID position; with up to three days a week being remote at the approval of the ED. The regular hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:55 am to 3:55 pm in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend.

Salary Range

$65,000-$75,000 annually (Based on Experience) 

Travel 

Minimum to no travel required 

EEO Statement 

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.