Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking a Director - Human Resources to join our network team (as an immediate hire).

Great Oaks Legacy Overview

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative public charter school in Newark NJ, serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade on multiple campuses across the city. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college. We provide all children with the support they need - inclusive of resources that acknowledge and address systemic inequities - to be empowered to thrive.

We have high academic and behavioral expectations for our students. Our students, for example, are encouraged to take multiple AP classes before they graduate. We bridge the educational opportunity gap by supporting rigorous academics with daily individualized tutoring within a community committed to supporting equity and diversity.

These three principles guide our work, every day, in support of our students and mission:

1. Creating a community that is built upon genuine and meaningful relationships
2. Being surgical in our approach to differentiation of instruction and support of all students and team members
3. Setting and exceed high expectations for academic growth and character development for all students, in preparation for success in college and beyond

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director - Human Resources is an integral member of the Human Resources & Talent team and drives key initiatives to make Great Oaks Legacy a great place to work by working with leadership to build a strong organizational culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

HR Administration and Policies:

• Responsible for advancing a mission-aligned environment that supports effective collaboration among the school leaders, staff, and AmeriCorps fellows.
• Develop relationships and build trust with key stakeholders throughout the organization, as well as with external partners
• Provide consultation to leaders on employee relations issues
• Provide training and consultation to staff and supervisors on employee relations and compliance issues (employee relations, sexual harassment, etc.)
• Serve as liaison to employees with questions/concerns relating to school policies and procedures
• Work with Associate Director of Data and Reporting to ensure accurate reporting of employee data.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local law and regulation
• Develop and manage workplace protocols, complaint procedures, and policies governing employee grievances and separations; resolve employee relations matters

Talent Development Strategy:

• Maintain and execute on-boarding and exit processes in partnership with other members of the HR & Talent team to create a values-aligned experience for our staff throughout the employment cycle
• Streamline and execute the performance management process
• Drive diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across our hiring and day-to-day practices

Benefits:

• Oversee salary and benefits benchmarking to ensure GOLCS is providing comprehensive, competitive benefits.
• Serve as a liaison to our third party benefits administrator and manage all aspects of benefits planning and coordination, including open enrollment, eligibility, and plan configuration/provisions
• Review audits and reporting to ensure plan compliance and cost effectiveness.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• SHRM-CP preferred

Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant HR experience required
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practice; multi-state experience preferred
• Experience working in a Charter School or non-profit environment preferred
• Demonstrated strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, interact with employees at every level and maintain sensitive information in a confidential and discreet manner.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

May perform other duties related to human resources, recruiting, payroll, or other administration.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The Director - Human Resources is a twelve-month employee with salary to be recommended by Executive Director and approved by the board.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree required; Minimum of 3-5 years of Human Resources experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
2. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to assigned work.
3. Knowledge of employment law, principles, practices, and methods.
4. Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of products, and ability to learn and use computer information systems adeptly.
5. Ability to maintain confidential information.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
7. Successfully completes required criminal history proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and/ or acceptable.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP & EVALUATION

The Director of Human Resources is a full time, year-round (12-month) role and reports to the Chief People Officer, receiving semi-annual evaluations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
• Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.
• Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.
• Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.
• Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.
• Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.

ABOUT GREAT OAKS LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL

The Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative charter public school in Newark NJ, serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade on campuses across the city of Newark. Our mission is to prepare Newark's students for success in college and beyond.

Our model is based on the following guiding principles that guide our work daily -

1. Creating a community that is built upon genuine and meaningful relationships. GOLCS staff rate our commitment to students as the #1 reason they teach/work at our schools.
2. Being surgical in our approach to differentiation of instruction and support for all students and team members. Our students receive daily tutoring embedded into their school schedule - facilitated by our AmeriCorps team members. Staff members receive individualized coaching and support in their roles.
3. Setting and exceeding high expectations for academic growth and character development for all students, in preparation for success in college and beyond. Currently, the historical college matriculation rate for GOLCS is 79% - nearly twice the national average for economically underrepresented students.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY

GOLCS is committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. Furthermore, we believe that racial justice and equity is critical to our mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond. We strive to be an organization that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and elevates our student voices in preparing them for life and college.

GOLCS VACCINATION POLICY & COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is committed to ensuring healthy and safe working and learning environments, and maintaining our educational commitment to GOLCS students and families - with minimal disruption to instruction. With this in mind, as of October 2021, Great Oaks Legacy requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Candidates who would like to apply for a reasonable accommodation from this policy based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief should reach out to HR@greatoakslegacy.org for more information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Great Oaks Legacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.