Educator Human Resources Generalist

Zen Educate • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $59,000 - $66,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Educator HR Generalist, you will serve as a trusted partner to thousands of educators within the Zen Educate community. This unique role blends essential HR functions with a hands-on focus on our orientation and training programs to ensure our educators are prepared, safe, and empowered to deliver the best possible outcomes for their students.
You will be at the forefront of the educator experience, balancing high-impact onboarding with the behind-the-scenes HR operations that maintain our high standards for safety and compliance. We are looking for a resourceful, independent problem-solver who is ready to scale alongside a fast-paced, high-growth tech startup.

Requirements

• Ideally we are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience working in education in an instructional / teaching role. Applicants who have SPED experience will be prioritized. Experience in previous HR roles is also an asset but not a requirement.
• The successful candidate will possess basic technical proficiency in creating engaging training decks using Google Slides or similar presentation software. Additionally, you should be a confident communicator with the ability to deliver effective presentations and facilitate online and in person training sessions for diverse audiences.
• You thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and enjoy building from scratch
• You possess extraordinary organizational skills and an eagle eye for detail.
• A deep, genuine passion for improving the U.S. education system and a commitment to keeping children safe.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in training and development is ideal but not required.
• Applicants who have SPED experience will be prioritized.
• Experience in previous HR roles is also an asset but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Training support: Support and facilitate educator training programs designed to help our educators work successfully with their Zen team and thrive within various school environments.
• Training development: With the support of senior members of the team contribute to the development of new and existing educator training programs.
• Direct Educator Support: Support educators directly by answering queries through the educator human resource email inbox and phone line.
• Administration Support: Support the team with a variety of administrative activities such as information collection, unemployment claim processing, garnishment processing and more.
• Complex Problem Solving: Play a supporting role in employee relations escalations - helping to conduct discovery and documentation as needed.
• Team problem solving & strategy: Actively engage in expanding the impact of the educator HR team at Zen Educate by participating in brainstorming sessions, proactively bringing forth ideas and feedback and investing in relationship building outside of the educator HR team.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO + 8 days of paid sick leave + US Federal holidays + option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
• Quarterly social budget
• Health insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees