Human Resources Generalist - Part Time

HR Generalist

Organizational Background:

Bridge Prep is a unique, mission driven public charter elementary school on Staten Island. We are dedicated to providing a student-centered educational option for our students, many of whom have dyslexia or other language-based reading difficulties. At Bridge Prep, we ensure that our students gain the skills and confidence to meet their full academic potential. Our innovative and rigorous student-centered environment develops our students into confident, creative, life-long learners. Our academic offerings are rooted in our commitment to the Science of Reading and multisensory instruction approaches which provide all students with an experience focused on academic and personal growth through targeted support. All our staff members share the same belief that all students can learn, regardless of their differing learning styles or academic ability, if they are provided with the necessary and appropriate learning environment.

Essential Functions

Bridge Prep is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources(“HR”) Generalist to join our organizational team. This new role is responsible for supporting a wide range of internal HR functions including staff recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management. The ideal candidate will be a people-focused professional with a strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws. Key responsibilities of the HR Generalist include: 

• Administer day-to-day HR operations and provide support to employees and managers as well as requests related to former employees.
• Implement personnel actions for new hires (I-9 verifications, background checks, fingerprinting etc).
• Assist in recruitment efforts including job postings, screening, interviewing, and I-9 verifications and onboarding of new employees(background checks, fingerprinting etc).
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HRIS systems.
• Support benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Assist with performance review processes and employee engagement programs.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives to improve processes and employee experience.
• Serve as liaison to the organization’s PEO partner and 403(b) benefits program.
• Support the development and editing of the organization’s Employee Handbook, on an as needed basis. 
• Facilitate investigations of employee relations issues such as complaints, grievances and policy violations, handling these issues with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Process bi-weekly payroll in collaboration with the Finance Coordinator and school leadership team. 
• Develops and implements ongoing professional development opportunities for staff including staff on relevant HR topics. 

Reporting: This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer or their designee(s).

Hours: This part-time position (28 hours per week) has a hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in person).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Ability to work well in a busy and complex school environment.
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve organizational culture.

Qualities and Core Values

A successful candidate will:

• Maintain a demonstrated passion for Bridge Prep’s mission, vision and core values.
• Commit to developing a strong track record of building positive relationships across various stakeholder groups, demonstrating a value towards diversity and inclusivity.
• Exhibit cultural competencies to work in a diverse school community and a willingness to examine own biases across lines of sameness and difference.
• Maintain professionalism through excellent organizational skills, timeliness, regular communication, and meeting deadlines.
• Be self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow one's practice.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work. 
• Display a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence and show eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience, ranging from $40,000-$50,000 annually.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Advantages of working at Bridge Prep include:

• A professional learning environment that is focused, innovative, and creative. We empower our instructional team with knowledge sharing practices, frequent training, and targeted Professional Learning opportunities to support their professional growth unlike any other school currently in NYS.
• Supports designed to provide teachers with an extensive and balanced approach to professional learning and strategies and skills rooted in the Science of Reading, structured to increase their knowledge and skills in teaching literacy acquisition.
• As a member of our team, your care and well-being are a top priority and our benefits package is competitive, affordable, and offers flexibility to meet the needs of a diverse staff and includes medical, dental, vision, and an optional 403b retirement plan.
• We provide an opportunity to alter the educational trajectory of students. We believe each of our students has the potential to do great things and our school structure will help you to lead them across the bridge toward success.
• Our staff work as a team. It is our commitment to support each staff member and provide individualized attention to students. Partnership and collaboration are part of our core values.

Bridge Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer.