Talent and Human Resources Coordinator

DC SCHOLARS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL • Washington, DC

5d • $66,950 - $78,280 • Onsite

About The Position

DC Scholars Public Charter School is seeking a dedicated and people-centered Talent & HR Coordinator to join our team and support the daily functions of our Talent and Human Resources department. This is a role for someone who grows fast, operates with urgency and joy, and is energized by helping others — all while keeping every detail exactly right. The Talent & HR Coordinator manages the daily functions of the HR department, including payroll administration, benefits coordination, compliance, onboarding and offboarding, and frontline staff support. They serve as a trusted, visible presence for staff — a reliable, mission-driven partner who holds the highest standards of confidentiality and care. The Talent & HR Coordinator reports to the Director, Talent and HR and works closely with the Finance Team, school leadership, and all staff to ensure the DC Scholars team is well-supported from day one through every stage of their employment.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of HR, operations, or benefits experience, ideally in a school or nonprofit environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Experience administering payroll
• Experience supporting full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes, including coordination across teams
• Demonstrated experience managing an HR inbox or frontline employee support function with strong follow-through
• Familiarity with federal, DC-area employment law, and HR compliance requirements
• Experience with benefits administration and Open Enrollment support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace; experience with HRIS platforms required
• Grows fast: you are eager to take on new challenges, learn quickly, and build mastery — including gaining proficiency with Paycom if it’s new to you
• Reliable and high-attention to detail: you take joy in precision. The small stuff matters, and you’re proud of getting it right the first time
• Trustworthy and integrity-driven: you handle confidential information with absolute discretion and hold it as a non-negotiable professional standard
• Sense of urgency: you understand that HR work is time-sensitive — payroll, onboarding, and benefits can’t wait — and you respond accordingly
• People-centered and mission-oriented: you genuinely care about the staff you serve and the students they serve; you see HR as a vehicle for impact
• Systems-motivated: you are excited to build and refine processes, master new platforms, and bring structure and consistency to your work
• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality — these are non-negotiables, not aspirations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Alignment with DC Scholars’ Core Values: High Bar, Passion & Persistence, Hope, Humility & Growth, and Trust

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus
• experience with Paycom is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the HR Inbox, providing fast and efficient responses to staff inquiries and taking ownership of all front-end issues — even when resolution requires coordination across departments.
• Anticipate staff needs and ensure flawless follow-up throughout all HR interactions, delivering a DCS-branded, people-first customer service experience.
• Coordinate Talent/HR events including onboarding sessions, exit interviews, benefit meetings, and staff appreciation activities.
• Greet and welcome candidates and new hires; maintain visibility across the school and elevate recurring staff or HR-related needs for problem-solving.
• Prepare employment verification letters and support offer letter coordination.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll in Paycom; track and submit stipend payments; serve as a day-to-day administrator of Paycom HRIS.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records — processing all employment changes, salary updates, garnishments, terminations, and withholding requests promptly.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including filing reports and logs to conform with all audits.
• Maintain and update digital employee files (contracts, I-9s, certifications, evaluations, etc.).
• Send the weekly leave report to the leadership team; partner with Finance on timely review and payment of all HR vendor billing.
• Send pre-boarding communications via Paycom, SLACK, and other systems; draft and coordinate Day 1 schedules in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Prepare and ship welcome kits; coordinate tech setup, badge creation, and access requests for all new hires.
• Track onboarding completion across departments and escalate any gaps or issues proactively.
• Assist in employee offboarding, communicate employee changes across departments (data, finance, academics), and coordinate one-off onboarding as needed.
• Coordinate New Staff Orientation logistics and social events; support the Director in designing the overall employee experience vision.
• Coordinate with vendors to support staff benefits access and troubleshooting throughout the year.
• Assist the Director in planning for Open Enrollment; support the creation, distribution, and collection of Total Rewards Statements.
• Administer leave, FMLA, and timesheets; ensure accurate and compliant leave tracking and accommodations.
• Coordinate career fairs: register for events, prepare materials, recruit internal staff to attend, and handle follow-up communications.
• Assist in the design and marketing of recruitment promotional materials and social media content to support talent acquisition efforts.
• Generate and maintain social media content that showcases the DC Scholars community and culture.
• Demonstrate an unwavering belief in the ability of the organization, colleagues, students, and self to grow: Take personal responsibility, solicit and respond to feedback; Share constructive feedback so that others/the organization may grow
• Complete tasks by agreed upon deadlines
• Meet professional expectations for dress, time, and attendance
• Communicate clearly and frequently, responding to messages, calls, and emails following organization-wide norms for timeliness

Benefits

• High quality, personalized development
• Over 80% of teachers at DC Scholars agree that they receive targeted feedback that improves their performance
• The opportunity to work in a caring school community that values relationships with students and families
• Opportunities for teacher leadership including Family Engagement Committee, mentorship opportunities, etc.
• Potential to receive performance bonuses for student growth and achievement
• 403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• EAP
• Employee Discount through Life Mart

What This Job Offers

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