HR Manager

Vertex Education•Columbia, SC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Be the one who makes a difference! At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us. The HR Manager plays a vital role in supporting school leaders by providing strategic guidance, expert HR support, and proactive problem-solving across a portfolio of campuses. Acting as the primary HR representative for their region, the HR Manager ensures consistency in HR practices, leads employee relations efforts, and partners with operations and school leadership to foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This position is key to advancing Vertex’s mission of changing lives through education by ensuring that every school is staffed, supported, and led with excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience.
At least 2 years in a multi-site or field-based HR role supporting leadership teams.
Knowledge of state and federal employment law; ability to handle complex employee relations and leave scenarios independently.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in K-12 education, charter schools, or highly regulated environments.
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Superintendent, Principal and Director of School Operations for Legacy Traditional Schools - South Carolina.
Act as the single point of contact and representative of HR to school leadership teams.
Drive consistency in the application of HR practices and policies.
Lead quarterly HR business reviews to report on key people metrics, risks, and strategic initiatives.
Lead resolution of employee relations issues through coaching, mediation, and formal investigation.
Conduct and document investigations aligned with organizational and legal standards.
Counsel school leaders on corrective action, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation.
Promote a positive work environment that reflects organizational values.
Partner with school leaders to address performance challenges and build high-performing teams.
Guide leaders through performance conversations, coaching plans, and ongoing feedback cycles.
Develop strong knowledge of campus-level personnel to inform staffing decisions.
Manage and support all aspects of employee leaves, including FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation.
Serve as a resource to leaders navigating complex leave scenarios.
Monitor adherence to federal, state, and organizational leave policies.
Identify and resolve compliance issues in real time.
Support position management and headcount alignment in collaboration with academics and operations.
Implement and facilitate key HR initiatives, projects, programs, and trainings at the school level.
Facilitate teacher renewal engagement annually.
Serve as liaison between schools and HR Centers of Expertise (CoEs), ensuring local needs are represented.
Promote consistent execution of HR strategies and programs in the field.
Conduct onboarding and background checks for Legacy Traditional School personnel.