Human Resources Associate - Campus

Overview

Discovery Health Sciences Schools is currently seeking a full-time HR Associate to join our growing team!

Discovery Schools opened their doors in Jefferson Parish in 2013 as a K-12 charter school created to give families choice in public education. Discovery has grown to a network of 3 schools with a Health Sciences mission. Across our four campuses in Kenner and Metairie and Baton Rouge our 400+ teachers/staff serve over 3,000 students in Pre-K-12th grade. Discovery prides itself on its excellent academic record and strong school culture.

The mission of Discovery Health Sciences Schools is to provide a rigorous learning environment where students achieve academically, develop intellectual curiosity, and practice environmental responsibility while exploring health and science topics and careers.

Position Summary

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery School is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Human Resources Associate to support the campus with day-to-day human resources operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth school operations by managing teacher attendance, coordinating classroom coverage and guest teacher services, and assisting with a wide range of HR-related matters. The ideal candidate is an independent worker who demonstrates initiative, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Serve as a point of contact for staff regarding HR questions and procedures
• Support communication between school leadership, HR department, and staff
• Assist the Principal with HR-related matters, including employee documentation, onboarding support, and compliance tracking
• Track and monitor teacher and staff attendance
• Assist with coordinating classroom coverage and manage the guest teacher program
• Communicate promptly with guest teachers, staff, and administrators to ensure instructional continuity
• Maintain attendance logs and reports for administrative review
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation related to HR and staffing
• Support school leadership with scheduling, follow-ups, and task completion
• Identify operational needs and take initiative to resolve issues proactively
• Ensure deadlines are met and tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
• Additional duties as assigned

• Previous experience in HR, school administration, or an educational setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience with attendance tracking or guest teacher management systems
• Familiarity with HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

• Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of responsibility
• Dependable, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative team member who can also work independently
• Committed to supporting a positive school culture