Human Resources Manager

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$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Human Resources Manager

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

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.

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

• 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 Help Desk 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

• 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;…