Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K-12 receives the high-quality education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self-discipline needed for college and life success through high-quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work. We are a new college preparatory elementary and middle school serving the students of Jackson, MS.
Overview
The HR & Talent Manager will play a critical role in building and supporting a high-performing team to achieve ambitious goals for our scholars. This position combines strategic leadership in human resources and talent acquisition with hands-on execution to ensure seamless HR operations, a robust talent pipeline, and an engaged and compliant workforce. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role leads talent acquisition, employee relations, HR compliance, and employee benefits, while partnering with school and regional leaders to drive organizational success.
Responsibilities and Duties
Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
- Develop and implement Ambition Preps talent acquisition vision and strategy to attract top talent across all positions
- Coordinate and implement full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding high-quality candidates
- Build and maintain a diverse talent pipeline through creative sourcing strategies and marketing initiatives
- Partner with school leaders to understand hiring needs, develop staffing plans, and improve hiring outcomes
- Establish metrics to track and analyze recruitment trends, candidate experience, and manager satisfaction, using data to refine strategies
Human Resources Strategy and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws and regulations, including oversight of the Employee Handbook and HR policies
- Serve as the point person for HR compliance, credential verification, and accurate maintenance of personnel records
- Collaborate with the Finance team to optimize payroll processes and ensure timely, accurate wage payments
Employee Relations and Retention
- Serve as a trusted advisor to school leaders, providing guidance on employee management, conflict resolution, and performance improvement
- Lead investigations and resolution processes for employee grievances and case management.
- Conduct exit interviews, identify themes, and recommend corrective actions to improve staff retention and satisfaction
- Implement high-leverage employee engagement strategies to build a strong and inclusive organizational culture
Compensation and Benefits
- Manage benefits administration, including annual open enrollment, Affordable Care Act compliance, and workers compensation claims
- Serve as a resource for staff on benefits-related questions and leave requests, including FMLA and other accommodations
- Oversee HR administration functions, including payroll and HRIS management
Performance Management and Leadership Development
- Develop and implement a comprehensive performance management system, including tools, processes, and training for leaders, while providing training and professional development for managers to enhance their leadership and HR capabilities
- Build capacity within the HR team, coaching direct reports to meet goals, and ensuring the team functions at a high level
- All other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor
Mission Alignment
To be a part of the Ambition Prep team, all candidates must possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Preps mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures. You must share the belief that every student can learn at an advanced level regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status. It is required that you have the ability to efficiently adapt in an ambiguous, fast-paced, start-up environment. Candidates must be team-oriented and can display a professional level of a growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization. Each candidate must also be receptive to constructive feedback with the ability to remodel positive behavior precisely and effectively, keeping the common goal of every student in mind.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, or talent management (experience in education or non-profits is a plus)
- Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Proven ability to build and implement HR systems and processes in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Proven high emotional intelligence to remain focused under high demand of timelines, constant change, and limitations
- Demonstrated strengths in people leadership with and without direct managerial relationships, collaboration, analytics, and resourceful problem-solving
- High level of initiative to push for excellence, results, and process improv ement
Compensation
Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.
Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.
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