Director of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition

PAVE Academy Charter School • Brooklyn, NY

5d

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition (Director of HR & TA) will oversee the administration of the school’s human resources functions as well as its efforts to recruit and retain top talent. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated understanding of HR administration; success recruiting talent in the education sector; the ability to manage multiple critical work streams concurrently; and alignment with PAVE’s core values and educational philosophy. The Director of HR & TA will be a thoughtful, energetic leader responsible for building and maintaining personnel-facing systems that support PAVE’s mission.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience with demonstrated experience in payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, or talent acquisition.
• Required: advanced spreadsheet skills, HRIS experience, and ability to analyze HR data.
• Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative, solution‑focused, and an effective problem solver.
• Ability to design efficient processes and drive cross‑functional communication.
• Strong judgment and decision‑making, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of federal and New York employment and benefits regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM‑CP, PHR, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Charter school and/or nonprofit HR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute PAVE’s semi‑monthly payroll process; oversee time & attendance and ensure time‑off records feed correctly into payroll.
• Design, implement, and maintain core HR processes and end‑to‑end operations, including onboarding/offboarding logistics, background checks, workers’ compensation intake, HRIS maintenance, personnel records (I‑9s, contracts, tax and required health/leave documentation, certification records), and record retention; ensure data integrity for reporting and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff benefits and retirement plans; manage enrollment, open enrollment, administration, and related HR inbox inquiries.
• Manage vendor relationships for HR services (HRIS/payroll provider, benefits brokers, background‑check vendors).
• Support teacher certification and compliance: track certification status, collect required documentation, assist teachers with renewals, and coordinate with state certification bodies.
• Partner with leadership on employee relations and accommodations: investigate complaints, mediate conflicts, coordinate accommodations, and recommend resolutions.
• Produce HR reports and analytics from HRIS to support leadership decision‑making and compliance.
• Lead the annual employee contract and compensation renewal process.
• Own HR policies and the Employee Handbook; review and update annually.
• Ensure compliance with federal and New York employment and insurance laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, NYSPFL, PPACA, NYC Sick Leave, ERISA).
• Partner with school leadership to assess staffing needs, set hiring priorities, and define success metrics (e.g., time‑to‑fill, diversity of hires).
• Create and execute an annual talent‑acquisition plan to meet staffing needs.
• Maintain clear, current job descriptions and ensure accurate posting across channels.
• Coordinate recruitment marketing to attract a diverse candidate pool; manage LinkedIn corporate page.
• Manage candidate communications and the full offer cycle: intent‑to‑return, offer letters, and new‑hire contracts.
• Maintain ongoing coordination with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and provide regular status updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director