Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

What is the Role?

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.

What You’ll Be Asked To Do

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

What You’ll Need

• 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

Extra Credit (common amongst CIP staff)

• 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

Who are we?

Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school in Brooklyn, New York. Merging growth, performance, and commitment, the Coney Island Prep community takes its responsibility to prepare scholars for the college and career of their choice very seriously, but not ourselves. We balance our sense of ownership and responsibility with humility and levity and support each other every step of the way. Coney Island Prep currently serves over 1,300 scholars across its four schools, including:

• 312 scholars in kindergarten – second grade at the lower elementary school
• 336 scholars in third – fifth grade at the upper elementary school
• 348 scholars in sixth – eighth grades at the middle school
• 349 scholars in ninth – twelfth grade at the high school

Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential. We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes. We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access. We are committed to creating a space where everyone’s identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed. We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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. The salary range for this role is from $70,000 - 85,000.
• 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

Are you “All In?” This position starts immediately. To apply, head to our Careers Page!

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where scholars and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.