Regional HR Generalist

Vertex Education • Chandler, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional HR Generalist supports school success by providing HR guidance and responsive service to leaders across multiple campuses. Reporting to the Director of HR Client Services, this role is the primary HR contact for a designated region and supports legal compliance, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, and talent initiatives. It is a full-time, hybrid position with a Monday–Friday schedule, helping school leaders build strong teams and positive workplace cultures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, and coaching.
• At least 2 years of experience in a multi-site, regional, or field-based HR role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-state employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience managing the full cycle of employee leave processes, including FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and state-specific programs.
• Strong client-service orientation and ability to influence and advise leaders independently.

Nice To Haves

• HR experience in K–12 education, charter schools, or other highly regulated environments.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience serving as a strategic HR business partner to senior operational or school leadership.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to Principals, School Leaders, and regional operations teams.
• Conduct quarterly HR business reviews on workforce trends, people metrics, and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with internal HR Centers of Expertise, including Talent, HR Ops, Compensation, and Employee Relations, to meet regional needs.
• Provide high-touch service aligned with Vertex HR’s client-service standards.
• Lead and resolve employee relations matters through coaching, conflict resolution, and formal investigations.
• Document and manage investigations in accordance with legal requirements and internal protocols.
• Guide school leaders on corrective action, disciplinary decisions, and policy interpretation.
• Foster a positive, compliant, and respectful workplace culture across assigned campuses.
• Support leaders with employee performance, including coaching, feedback, and performance plans.
• Participate in talent reviews and succession planning discussions to support leadership development.
• Maintain visibility into school-level staffing needs and talent risks.
• Advise leaders on documentation and process alignment for performance management.
• Manage the full cycle of employee leaves, including FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and state-specific leave programs.
• Provide guidance on complex compliance issues across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and proactively identify and mitigate HR compliance risks.
• Lead or support campus-level implementation of HR programs, trainings, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure accurate position management and headcount alignment with academic and operational leaders.
• Contribute to compensation research and support related proposals as needed.
• Facilitate teacher contract renewals and employee engagement processes across the region.

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay and rewards.
• Referral bonuses.
• Unlimited flexible paid time off for performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match on contributions.
• Mentoring and financial support for training classes.
• Welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment.

What This Job Offers

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