Los Angeles, California
Human Resources Coordinator Job Opening in Los Angeles, California - About KIPP LA Schools
KIPP LA Schools is a non-profit organization that operates free, open enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools. Our schools, which serve elementary and middle school students in East, South and Southeast Los Angeles, are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of 200 schools in 20 states and DC. KIPP schools are dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.
KIPP LA?s mission is to teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life. Through the success of our students, the KIPP LA team and family will serve as a model of excellence and collaborate with others to raise the quality of education in Los Angeles.
Our schools feature a strong culture of achievement. Our curricula are designed to provide students a well-rounded education, with sufficient time dedicated to academics, the arts, enrichment, and physical education. KIPP LA?s educators are committed to continually improving their teaching skills, and to giving students the support and motivation they need to excel in school and beyond.
KIPP LA will operate 15 schools by Fall 2017 and will serve approximately 6,500 students. KIPP LA is currently expanding; over the next five years, we will more than double the number of students we serve. By 2020, we will be operating 20 schools total.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Director of Human Capital, the Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
Serves as point of contact for staff questions.
Provides updated employee information such as new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, garnishments, changes, etc. to outsourced vendor that manages KIPP LA employee personnel records, payroll, background checks, teacher certification, and employee benefits.
Interfaces with staff across all KIPP LA campuses to collect required paperwork for personnel files.
Ensure that employees are enrolled into selected benefits and retirement plans in a prompt manner.
Interfaces with Human Capital employees to ensure that all new hire paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
Submits requests to the IT helpdesk for new employee email and systems access, phones, computers, etc.
Submits requests to the IT helpdesk to terminate departing employee email and systems access, and makes arrangements for IT to collect KIPP LA property such as laptops, cell phones, etc.
Processes employment verifications.
Assist and be present at all orientations and various on-boarding and open enrollment events as needed
Create new personnel files; ensure required documents are in place, filed & recorded accordingly
Assist in the coordination of exit interviews and follow up with the collection of pertinent equipment etc.
Respond to requests for data and deliver appropriate analysis on an ad hoc basis
Interfaces with staff across all KIPP LA to collect required paperwork on current staff for data reports and files
Assist with compliance and internal/external audits by collecting and compiling data
Complete HR audits as necessary to ensure accurate and complete information is retained
Maintain HR data integrity
Maintain confidential electronic and paper personnel files
Updates staff tracking mechanism and organizational charts.
Submits monthly internal reports.
Assists the Human Resources Team with other functions when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Desired Characteristics
Bachelor?s degree required
1-3 years experience in human resources related functions
Experience in using and managing Google suite of products, and HRIS software
Mid to High proficiency knowledge in Google Drive
Flexibility with time, tasks, and schedule a must (some traveling required)
Unwavering integrity and ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential employment information with discretion
Experience in nonprofit or K-12 education setting
Results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done
Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills required to work with a broad group of stakeholders with different interests and needs
Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze
Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package plus time off program to offer our team members great work life balance as well as good health. Some highlights of our offerings are:
Healthcare (Medical, Dental and Vision) 100% coverage for employee at no cost, dependents added at 50% of cost
KIPP LA life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP LA
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement, etc.)
KIPP LA Schools is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Human Resources: 1 year
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