Human Resources Associate

KIPP METRO ATLANTA COLLABORATIVE INC • Atlanta, GA

7d • $55,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Associate is responsible for the execution of day-to-day human resources functions at KIPP Atlanta Schools. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this role provides essential administrative, systems, and customer service support across HR functions, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, responsiveness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The Human Resources Associate serves as a frontline resource for employees, supports employee engagement initiatives, and plays a critical role in maintaining accurate, up-to-date employee records and HRIS data

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources or a Human Resources–adjacent administrative role.
• Human Resources certifications or specialty credentials preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to implement solutions.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience managing or supporting HRIS platforms and maintaining employee data accuracy.
• Experience working in a school district, charter network, or education-based organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for HR inquiries, responding to inquiries with professionalism, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Actively monitor and support the HR inbox.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of employee resources, benefits, and HR policies to support employee questions.
• Process employment verifications, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and employment-related documentation for current and former employees.
• Support the HR team with large-scale HR events, including open enrollment sessions, staff engagement activities, and employee meetings.
• Manage the Substitute Vendor Partnership for their portfolio of schools.
• Serve as primary substitute vendor contact and actively manage substitute portfolios from preboarding to placement at schools.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee files within the HRIS system, including required employment documentation.
• Ensure employee records are consistently updated to reflect changes in employment status, compensation, and employment history.
• Manage background check processes for employees, substitutes, and contractors in accordance with policy and compliance requirements.
• File, upload, audit, and manage employee documentation to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Archive inactive and former employee files in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Distribute employee handbooks and track completion of required acknowledgment forms.
• Support HR Manager in processing verifications of experience and related employment documentation.
• Support HR Manager in processing employee separations.
• Support the execution of employee engagement initiatives in partnership with the Human Resources Manager and the Talent Team.
• Assist with gathering employee engagement data, such as exit interview information and maintaining related documentation.
• Support the maintenance, implementation, and communication of human resources policies and procedures.
• Assist with compliance oversight by ensuring adherence to internal policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support audits, reporting, and data requests related to HR compliance, records management, and HRIS accuracy
• Regularly audit training requirements for employees and work to ensure full employee compliance with all mandated training sessions.
• Process employment verifications and maintain documentation of Years of Experience (YOE) verification.
• Review and approve contractor clearance documentation in partnership with HR and Operations.

Benefits

• 20 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental), life insurance and optional short and long term disability
• Counseling and Telehealth Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Participation in Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree