Human Resource Manager

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.