E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
Job Announcement
Human Resource & Benefits Administrator
About
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
was founded in 2004 and has an award-winning program based on effective
practices for advancing student achievement. E.L. Haynes is among the top-performing
charter schools in Washington D.C., and is recognized locally and nationally as
a model and for our exceptional student achievement gains. E.L. Haynes
currently serves over 800 students in grades PreK-9 and continues to grow until
it serves PreK-12th grade.
Our Mission
Every E.L. Haynes student of
every race, socioeconomic status, and home language will reach high levels of
academic achievement and be prepared to succeed at the college of his or her
choice. Every E.L. Haynes student will be adept at mathematical
reasoning, will use scientific methods effectively to frame and solve problems,
and will develop the lifelong skills needed to be successful individuals,
active community members, and responsible citizens.
Description
The
Human Resources & Benefits Administrator is responsible for ensuring each employee
is fully enrolled and educated around Human Resources and benefits at E.L.
Haynes. This includes on-boarding,
evaluation, and professional development activities of non-instructional E.L.
Haynes employees. This position will
provide guidance, assistance, and clarification regarding company policies,
procedures, and documentation for administrators, full-time staff, and
part-time staff. The Human Resources
& Benefits Administrator will embrace the school’s vision while promoting
the school's core values and while striving to create an enjoyable work
environment.
This
position will be a critical part of the E.L. Haynes operations and finance team
and will be the voice of Human Resources to the leadership team. This position will report to the Chief
Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
include work in the following domains, but are not limited to:
HR
Strategy
·
Develop,
in conjunction with senior leadership, Human Resources strategy for the
organization and lead the implementation of new and improved HR practices.
Onboarding,
Off-boarding, & Job Descriptions
·
Manage
each new employee’s hiring process including bringing new staff members
on-board and orienting them to EL Haynes; also off-boarding every employee.
·
Prepare
packets for new hires with all necessary information and forms while ensuring
all paperwork and forms are completed.
·
Meet
with new hires and provide group orientations, as needed.
·
Create
a termination checklist and implement exiting procedures for departing staff.
·
Place
each job description on the wiki each school year and work with managers to
ensure each job description is accurate.
Staff Evaluations and
Professional Development
·
Develop
and manage effective evaluation systems (including the templates) for all
employees that foster a climate of growth and continuous improvement.
·
Help
Supervisors identify training needs and plan appropriate training sessions as
necessary for employees’ professional development.
·
Develop
and maintain a master list of all staff members and maintain a comprehensive
personnel file for every employee of the organization including job
descriptions.
Compliance
·
Work
with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Operations and Policy to conduct
internal audits to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations and
provide information to internal and external auditors, potential funders, and
other parties as needed.
Benefits
·
Serve
as the first point of contact for employee benefits; respond to employee
questions dealing with health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, life
insurance, employer sponsored retirement plans, employee leave, and metro benefits;
pay all health care invoices.
·
Encourage
and facilitate the staff’s education regarding finances, benefits, HR-related
life enhancing tips.
·
Manage
Insurance Open Season (health, dental, life) enrolment .
·
Calculate
benefits elections as payroll deductions, when needed.
·
Annually
evaluate benefit programs and costs, seek competitive bids and make
recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer.
Payroll
·
Act
as conduit between payroll online system and staff, fielding questions and
managing employee use of the site.
·
Manage
employee SmartBenefits program.
·
Prepare
employee offer letters annually.
·
Work
with appropriate government agencies and third party vendors in regards to
payroll taxes, social security, unemployment, staffing contracts/agreements,
etc.
Staff Climate and
Personnel Policies
·
Assist
in the creation, revision, and implementation of personnel policies and
procedures.
·
Investigate,
respond, and provide appropriate resolutions to employee relation and ethic
grievances.
·
Provide
a space and room for employee issues.
Work with Staff Relations Liaison around staff climate and satisfaction
issues.
The Human Resources
and Benefits Specialist will also take on administrative and financial tasks as
needed by the Chief Financial Officer and/or Chief of Operations and Policy.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience in
Human Resources/Benefits and a desire for growth
- ADP Payroll
system experience preferred
- Commitment to
the E.L. Haynes mission and serving all students
- Ability to work
independently
- Meticulous
organization skills
- Strong written
and oral communication skills
- True ability to
connect with people and interact with others with grace, competence, and
warmth; ability to constantly be a positive force in the office exhibiting
sensitivity and empathy
- Sense of humor
Spanish
speakers strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and
benefits package, depending on experience and qualifications.
E.L. Haynes is an equal-opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit,
hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills
and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or
any other protected status. E.L. Haynes will fully comply with all
employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely
on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement
of the position being filled.
To Apply
Please visit the Join Our Team
page, Open Positions on the E.L. Haynes website; www.elhaynes.org/positions.html to
submit an application. You may upload your resume and other relevant
documents.