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About AppleTree
AppleTree s mission is to close the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten. To accomplish this mission, we focus exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education. We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 12 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award winning instructional model, called Every Child Ready (ECR). This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for What to Teach , How to Teach and How to Measure Success. Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation. We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager is an integral member of the People/Human Resources team at AppleTree. The HR Manager will serve as a generalist contributing to and leading one or more HR disciplines including talent management, employee relations, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, training and development, compliance and workplace safety.
What you ll do
- Serve as senior Human Resources business partner across AppleTree s lines of business
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations and provide recommendations for resolve
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions);
- Manage refinement of performance management protocols; Assist managers in drafting performance improvement plans, counseling memos and facilitating performance conversations
- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
- Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure training objectives are met; Design training programs as needed and/or identify external vendors based on organizational needs
- Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the broader HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies
- Lead Employee Engagement programming analyzing Listening Tour and Staff Culture Survey feedback and designing programming to address needs
- Lead design and execution of Staff Culture Survey, results analysis and draft recommendations for
- Provide ongoing HR policy guidance and interpretation
- Manage full cycle talent acquisition processes for in defined business unit including co-designing recruitment plans, writing/revising job descriptions, conducting in-take meetings with hiring managers, managing postings, conducting screenings, managing candidate disposition in applicant tracking system, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and making/negotiating offers.
- Lead preparation and updating of employee handbook
- Manage offboarding processes for terminating staff including conducting exit interviews and analyzing and reporting on trends
- Audit internal compliance processes and recommend and implement new solutions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Recommend and implement policies, programs and procedures to advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across AppleTree
What we re looking for
- Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field; Master Degree a plus
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
- Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in Human Resources with a strong understanding of Human Resources policies and procedures
- Experience managing people as well as one or more functional HR disciplines such as performance management, benefits and compensation, employee relations, recruitment, training and development or other
- Experience in school/academic setting required; Other non-profit, community-based organization and/or other public service experience will be considered
- Diplomatic with demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial; Skilled in identifying problems and brainstorming effective solutions
- Strong belief in AppleTree s mission and values and passion for education
- Proficient in the use of online technologies such as (but not limited to): Google Suite, Zoom, ADP Workforce Now or other HRIS platforms
- IMPORTANT: Per Mayor s Order 2021-109, on-site staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
What's in it for you . . .
- Competitive salary
- Employee Health Benefits in the 95th percentile of other schools in the DC Metro Area
- Fully covered Dental
- Benefits for you and all eligible dependents
- Fully covered Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Insurance with buy-up options
- Free Online Wellness Platform for you and up to four eligible dependents
- Competitive Paid Time Off, including early-close Mental Health Days
- 5% Employer Contribution to your Retirement Account (whether you contribute or not)
- AppleTree Scholarship to pay for continued education
- Network Professional Development Opportunities
AppleTree Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
At AppleTree, we endeavor to foster an environment where each person s true self and experience are welcome. We believe that only with a diverse and inclusive environment can you truly celebrate and support all students, families, and staff. Our commitment to diversity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, and heritages share their various perspectives with one another.