People Experience Manager
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As the People Experience Manager for our charter school network, you will support the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the overall employee experience across our network of schools. Reporting to the Senior Director of People Experience, you will ensure smooth HR operations while fostering a positive and inclusive employee experience. This role is based in our New York office with an expectation of at least 3 days a week spent in-person at the school.

The People Experience Manager is responsible for working collaboratively with members of the People Team to foster a positive, professional, and supportive work environment. This position is designed to assist with the administrative and operational aspects of the employee life cycle, including onboarding, terminations, orientations, compliance, and employment verifications.

Who You Are

This role requires an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who enjoys managing HR operations and processes. It also requires a proactive mindset, organizational skills, and a passion for supporting employees through key stages of their employment journey. If you are eager to grow your career in human resources, we encourage you to apply.

Culture Champion: You are dedicated to fostering a culture of engagement, growth, and well-being among our faculty and staff, serving as a champion of our organizational values.

HR Policy Expert: You possess a deep understanding of HR policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent and fair application throughout the organization.

Problem Solver: You excel in providing guidance and support on complex and sensitive HR matters, supporting thorough investigations and brainstorming effective solutions.

Collaborative Partner: You thrive in collaborating with leaders and stakeholders across the organization, working together to navigate disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and other HR challenges.

On-the-Ground Advocate and Engager: You are willing to dedicate a significant portion of your time to local travel, engaging directly with employees across our various school locations to understand their needs and drive meaningful change.

Expert Communicator: Skillfully convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.

People-Focused Professional: You genuinely care about creating a seamless and supportive experience for employees.

What You'll Do

• Foster a culture of engagement, growth, and well-being among faculty and staff.
• Report to the Senior Director of People Experience and collaborate closely with the other people team departments (Talent Acquisition, People Ops, and Total Rewards) to ensure that people team initiatives meet regional needs.
• Oversee the application, interpretation, and implementation of network policies and procedures ensuring fair and consistent application across all employees.
• Collaborate closely with the People Operations and Total Rewards Team to ensure correct implementation of people-related systems and procedures including but not limited to PTO, vacation, leaves, and other assigned processes.
• Coordinate and execute the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all necessary paperwork, orientations, and systems access are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead new hire orientation sessions to familiarize employees with company policies, culture, and resources.
• Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews, final documentation, and system updates.
• Oversee the timely and accurate completion of I-9 forms and ensure compliance with E-Verify requirements.
• Respond to verification requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including data entry and updates in HR systems.
• Act as a point of contact for general employee inquiries and provide administrative support for HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on onboarding and compliance.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.

Compensation:

Salary range is $70,000-$80,000, commensurate with your experience. Democracy Prep employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 403B matching, and parental leave.

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Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world. We strongly believe that by building a DREAM team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, we can achieve this goal together. This is a value we highly support and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.