Human Resources Manager

Coney Island Prep • New York, NY

19h • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Talent is our most important asset. Just as Coney Island Prep aims to deliver exceptional academic results for our scholars, our People Team creates the ecosystem in which our teachers and staff are supported and developed so they can thrive in their careers. The People Team is seeking an organized and proactive Human Resources (HR) Manager to join us in our Brooklyn office. This position requires a minimum of three (3) days in-person and the ability to travel to all four of our campuses. Working closely with the HR Manager and Director of HR, you’ll obtain and record HR information, manage our HRIS database, and respond to employee inquiries with care - while also serving as a trusted point of support for staff navigating questions, transitions, and processes with care and discretion. As HR Manager, you will champion the organizational mission rooted in Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in every aspect of your work affirming/supporting strong systems that serve people and foster a healthy, inclusive workplace culture. If you are committed to growing with a fun-loving, dedicated team that is consistently improving processes and systems in support of positive experiences for employees, students, and families – keep reading! As one of two HR Managers on the team, this candidate will be hired by and report to the Director of HR. Although this position has no direct reports, the person in the role will manage processes and systems with an orientation toward operational excellence.

Requirements

• At least two years professional work experience in HR; professional or relevant experience displaying an interest in HR, operations, and/or project management
• HRIS administrator experience required, Paylocity preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and co-lead on the successful completion of projects
• Experience successfully navigating multiple, diverse workstreams

Nice To Haves

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism
• Steadfast belief that all scholars can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice
• Open to receiving and implementing feedback with the ambition and desire to grow and develop
• A solutions-oriented approach and drive for excellence
• Ability to foster relationships with vendors, staff, scholars and their families while demonstrating the values of diversity and inclusivity

Responsibilities

• Operate with Effectiveness by leading with a systems orientation to drive long-term, sustainable results and ensure compliance in HR functions.
• Maintain employee records for approximately 250 employees
• Stay abreast of relevant labor and employment laws, changes, and trends, which includes compliance with applicable federal & state laws and regulatory agencies
• Assist with compliance reporting (i.e. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics), employment verification, and special projects
• Manage Leave of Absence administration for staff, including but not limited to FMLA administration, STD/LTD, and Paid Family Leave
• Manage processes related to the full employee life-cycle from onboarding to employee separations using HRIS and external platforms
• Maintain time and labor records as well as any relevant changes in support of payroll processing
• Facilitate new hire orientation, onboarding, and offboarding
• Collaborate and Co-Lead by building trust-based relationships with employees and navigating across layers and departments to achieve challenging goals that drive the organization's overall talent and equity vision, priorities and strategy.
• Protect sensitive information by keeping operational and employee data confidential
• Provide excellent customer service to all CIP staff members by responding to requests and resource needs in a timely manner as well as maintain up-to-date information on the Employee HelpDesk platform
• Visit and host weekly office hours at our campuses in rotation with other HR team members
• Analyze employee relations data and resolve employee issues raised primarily through the HR ticketing system
• Collaborate with People Team and school leaders on opportunities to collect, analyze, and respond to stakeholder feedback
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organization
• Deliver Exceptional results by maintaining an ownership mindset focused on improving staff experience that directly influences student success.
• Continuously support employees by responding to general employee inquiries regarding the Staff Handbook policies, payroll, benefits, and paid time off
• Maintain HRIS, Paylocity; partner with multiple teams to manage accurate employee information
• Analyze people analytics data reports to share critical insights
• Draft employee communications, announcements in Paylocity, internal SOPs (team-facing), and external documents (employee-facing)
• Edit and update existing policy documents to meet ever-changing and complex needs, in compliance with employment law and our School’s values
• Manage and maintain systems for performance management and evaluation; troubleshoot system issues for performance management and evaluation tasks
• Proactively drive systems of compliance including teacher certification

Benefits

• Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role.
• As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave
• Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees