Atmosphere Academy Public Charter Schools Hiring for HR Manager at Bronx, NY Full Time

HR Manager

About Atmosphere Academy Public Charter Schools

Atmosphere Academy creates an “atmosphere” for learning in which students and teachers realize their potential as mindful leaders through enriching experiential learning and engaging coursework across all content areas. Atmosphere’s middle school offers students a rigorous academic curriculum, targeted instruction and engagement, advisory and restorative justice lessons, and engaging clubs and electives. Atmosphere’s high school offers students robust regents preparation, early college credit, extensive college knowledge, international travel opportunities, and a diverse array of career-focused classes and internships.

HR Manager

The HR Manager reports to and consults with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer on all matters.

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Atmosphere Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes the following:

• Up to a 16% merit bonus based on annual goals and evaluation rating (at end of first full school year of employment)
• 401k plan with 5% employer matching (changing to 8% employer matching with a tuition reimbursement option in December)
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans 100% paid for by Atmosphere
• Health Reimbursement Account of $2000 to address any copays or deductibles.
• Life insurance plan 50% paid for by Atmosphere
• School vacations as designated for your position
• 10 paid personal days per year, plus earning comp days and summer days for weekends and vacation days worked
• Unused PTO days can be cashed out at end of year for an additional bonus

Qualifications

• At least five years relevant professional work experience, ideally in a charter school or other K-12 education organization
• At least 3 years of direct experience successfully managing HR for a charter school or other K-12 education organization
• Experience with relevant payroll and HR management software
• Experience onboarding new staff members
• Demonstrated familiarity with FMLA, Short Term Disability and Paid Family Leave
• Experience managing HR investigations
• Demonstrated ability to manage extremely sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Consistent record-keeping of sensitive materials
• Strong interpersonal skills and track record of collaborating with diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Relentless determination to do whatever it takes to help Atmosphere staff members and scholars succeed
• Proactive and creative problem-solver
• Values input and feedback
• Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
• Strong recommendations from prior employers, colleagues, and employees
• Masters degree in HR-related field preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in HR-related field required

Responsibilities

Staff Development

• Coordinate human resource activities, including payroll and benefits, and maintain employment records
• Manage the on-boarding and off-boarding of staff by developing and implementing procedures in response to Board policy in close collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Some of the onboarding steps are captured in other areas below.
• Continuously develop, improve, refine, and finalize the Employee Handbook and other permanent HR documents
• Distribute, and disseminate the Employee Handbook to all employees upon hiring and during staff trainings or PD
• Create and facilitate various HR trainings, such as new staff orientation, sexual harrassment training, etc.
• Coach leadership team in supporting key staff in need of assistance or growth
• Any and all other responsibility, as determined by the CEO, COO and board of trustees

Payroll

• Onboard employees into the payroll system
• Work with the finance team to ensure payroll is accurate and signed off on by the CEO on a bi-weekly basis
• Make adjustments to payroll as necessary (ie. promotions, demotions, unpaid leave)
• Act as the primary point of contact for any employees who may have questions about payroll

Benefits

• Work closely with Atmosphere’s insurance representatives and the board of trustees to select the most favorable benefit offerings for Atmosphere employees prior to open enrollment
• Learn and become well versed in all benefit offerings, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, retirement benefits, transit and parking benefits and tuition reimbursement benefits
• Lead benefit education sessions for new employees, including new staff orientation and seasonal open enrollment presentations (in conjunction with insurance representatives)
• Register and enroll staff members in benefit platforms and ensure they know how to access and navigate said platforms
• Troubleshoot any and all benefit issues by utilizing the many resources made available to you
• Disenroll former staff from benefits programs once they leave Atmosphere
• Work with Atmosphere’s lawyers to administer paid and unpaid leave on a case-by-case basis
• Explain different leave policies to employees when they request leave
• Provide paperwork to employees requesting leave, and process paperwork once received

Investigations

• Conduct HR-related investigations. These investigations could encompass a wide variety of situations and topics
• Maintain confidentiality and trust when conducting HR-related investigations
• Carry out all steps of the HR investigation process
• Work with Atmosphere’s lawyers, COO and CEO to determine the proper course of action once an investigation is complete
• Conduct difficult conversations with staff members who are being reprimanded, or in some cases, terminated
• Work with security to ensure all buildings are secure and safe

Records

• Collect the proper records from new employees (ie. work authorization documents)
• Maintain accurate records and record-keeping trackers
• Maintain confidential folders for certain extreme situations
• During an audit, provide the proper documentation as requested and ensure all necessary documentation is on file
• Assist in cleaning up the google drive and keeping it organized
• Digitize and shred prior records

Recruiting

• Create universal screeners, questions and workflow documents related to hiring
• Review resumes and make phone calls to set up initial interviews
• Further the interview process by sending out email communication, setting up follow-up meetings and creating and sending offer letters
• Creating partnerships with colleges, universities and other outside organizations that can serve as a feeder pool for candidates
• Managing the relationship with job vendors (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.)
• Explore the opportunity to work with recruiting firms
• Identify, attend and represent Atmosphere at virtual and in-person job fairs alongside other key staff members

Compliance

• Lead the preparation and submission of all HR-related state reports and other documents in a timely manner in close collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer
• Ensure school-wide compliance with health and safety laws, teacher certification, city and state education mandates, and all federal and state workplace regulations
• Prepare all required reporting data so as to provide full transparency in accordance with the law

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person