Human Resource Manager

New York, NY, United States

Position Summary

The Human Resource Manager is responsible for overseeing the routine day-to-day implementation and compliance of HR functions and initiatives within the organization. This includes but is not limited to onboarding & offboarding, employee relations, time and leave administration, compliance with labor laws, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of HR best practices. The Human Resource Manager reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Successful Onboarding and Offboarding:

Smooth integration of new employees, partnering with related stakeholders to ensure they are warmly welcomed and set-up to succeed.

Ensuring all onboarding and offboarding tasks, paperwork, and system updates are completed and filed accordingly.

Efficient and respectful handling of employee exits; identifying trends to improve retention and job satisfaction.

Positive Workplace Culture:

Fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment through effective internal communication and initiatives that align with Amber’s core values.

Enhanced job satisfaction and retention through proactive employee relations and culture-boosting initiatives.

Employee Support and Compliance:

Timely and accurate processing of leaves, employee inquiries, benefits enrollment, and payroll support, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures.

Comprehensive compliance with federal, state, and local employment-related laws and regulations; identifying necessary updates to Amber policies.

Efficient management of staff certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with our authorizer.

Creating and facilitating orientation and various training.

Serve as Title IX Coordinator and point of contact for all Title IX concerns.

Performance Management and Employee Relations:

Effective handling of employee concerns and grievances, maintaining high morale and accountability.

Partnering with managers on employee-related concerns, training needs, and general guidance and support.

De-escalating and Mediating conflicts between employees.

Support employee development through transparent performance expectations and periodic training.

HR Administration Efficiency:

Streamlined management of personnel records and HRIS systems, maximizing efficiency and compliance while ensuring accuracy.

Consistent application and communication of HR policies and procedures across the organization.

Supporting Director of HR with biweekly payroll preparation.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

3 years of experience in Human Resources generalist functions, with a strong emphasis on detailed human resource systems, processes and compliance.

Ability to work on-site at each location (alternating three locations) at least twice a week and as needed.

Great time and task management; an ability to prioritize, manage multiple obligations and initiatives, and to delegate them when appropriate.

Impeccable attention to detail; able to develop and maintain organizational and documentation systems.

Outstanding communicator with clear and concise written and oral communication skills and the ability to differentiate messaging towards different learners.

Thorough knowledge of New York State employment-related laws and regulations.

Strong emotional intelligence and ability to interact with others with grace, competence, and warmth.

Capacity to develop strong relationships based on trust, respect, and effective communication.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Agile and flexible leader; resourceful problem-solver comfortable making decisions.

Comfortable with gradual change in a fast-paced environment and able to move seamlessly as an individual contributor and team member.

Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) platforms (we use TriNet, NetTime, and Greenhouse).

Strong command of all Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.

Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process.

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an urban charter school network or another mission-driven, impactful non-profit organization strongly preferred.

Active SHRM or PHR certification.

Ability to create and deliver engaging presentations.

Experience utilizing and managing TriNet, NetTime, and Greenhouse.

Skillful mediator comfortable with conflict-resolution.

Experience directly supervising at least one person.

Experience working with bargaining employees.

Familiarity with communication (Mailchimp) and survey (JotForm) platforms.

Experience with employee engagement/recognition programs.

Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish fluently.

Amber’s Expectations:

This will be a hybrid role with a minimum of two days per week on-site and as needed, as well as regularly attending school-based events.

Compliance with all of Amber’s policies and procedures.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational webinars/workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional organizations.

Regularly exhibit Amber’s Core Values: Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty, and Respect.

Serve as a role model for professionalism at Amber.

Work Environment & Schedule:

K-8 school environment.

12 month work schedule

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, visually observe, hear, operate a computer, and other classroom, school and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, bend down, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Work is being performed in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access, candidates must be able to access and navigate each school building thoroughly, including a 6-floor walk-up building.

Compensation and Benefits:

Amber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment towards pay equity. The expected salary range for this role is $80,000- $91,789 , depending on verified relevant work experience, highest level of completed education, and required certifications and/or licenses for the role. This is an exempt position.

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