Human Resources Generalist

SUMMARY

The Titus School is looking for a full-time Human Resources Generalist to cultivate and maintain a people-first culture across our dynamic organization. This role will work alongside the Head of School to create a cohesive and balanced team of professionals whose mission is based on the premise that all children and their families are valued members of the community. We believe that everyone deserves an education that meets their needs and helps them reach their full potential.

The Titus School’s goal is to help their students establish the skills needed to unlock their potential and open doors to new possibilities. The common thread that tied the Titus team together was their inability to find that “next step,” for their clients and students; for whom school seemed to be an unattainable goal. Titus provides the highest quality services to children and families with unparalleled dedication and expertise in the support of a school and a community. The Titus School aims to be the first and next step in the treatment and education of some of the most underserved children in the five boroughs of New York City and beyond!

We're looking for someone with an eye for detail, a passion for process definition and improvement, and a penchant for effective communications. This role will work closely with the Leadership Team to fulfill day-to-day HR functions while supporting organizational growth with proactive HR strategy and execution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead

o Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and employee relations

o Owns and directs the talent acquisition process and strategy including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants in partnership with subject matter experts

o Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent

o Provides support and guidance to managers and staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.

o Creates and promotes a culture of inclusion through existing and future programs.

o Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, employee benefits and employment law

o Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain HR compliance at current and future growth states of the organization

o Leads organization through annual benefits renewal in collaboration with benefits broker

o Develops and executes learning and development programs that provide internal professional development opportunities for employees, including:

○ Managerial training / exercises

○ All-hands staff training / exercises

○ Cultural and relationship building

○ Professional development program and systems

Execute

o Maintains Company Handbook

o Owns, implements, administers, and oversees scheduled performance evaluations for staff

o Owns management and ongoing evaluation of HRIS/Payroll tools/platforms that meet Titus where we are and where we’re headed

o Manages daily workflow of HR discipline, including inbound requests to HR from staff and inquiries from associated vendors and agencies

o Serves as primary point of contact for employees onboarding/offboarding

○ Issuing offer letters/termination paperwork

○ Creating, communicating, and delivering/driving project plan associated with on/offboarding employees

○ Performing 30/60/90-day check-ins with new hires and conducting exit interviews for employees pending termination

o Handles employee relations in accordance with company policy, including coaching and review of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and formal documentation associated with employee performance and company policy violations, investigations, and/or infractions.

o Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

o 5+ years of working experience as a HR professional SHRM Certification Required

o Has strong general business acumen with a proven track record of designing and delivering HR strategy that is congruent with the overall business strategy and performance

o Has first-hand experience leading small business in growth state and has strong understanding of associated regulatory and HR compliance changes at various stages of growth

o Has excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

o Has excellent written and verbal communication skills and can work seamlessly across teams and organization levels with ease, communicating complex topics in a clear fashion

o Is a skilled and engaging presenter, especially in group settings with Senior Leaders present

o Is highly organized with an innate ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks concurrently on deadline

o Works well independently and is resourceful in approach to problem-solving with minimal oversight

o Collaborates well with others and brings an operator and business-owner mentality to team projects involving stakeholders at every level in the organization

ABOUT YOU

o You’re a true self-starter with an insatiable hunger to learn.

o You’re a natural leader who uses influence intentionally, and people tend to gravitate toward you for direction and support.

o You are one of the most organized people you know. You’re a meticulous note-taker

o Deadlines don’t scare you. You eat them for breakfast (and sometimes, dinner.)

o You believe that you should be disciplined to something, not for it.

o You have a positive disposition and genuinely enjoy working and interacting with others

o You don’t shy away from tough situations and see them as opportunities to shape and influence others for the better.

o You’re not afraid to admit when you don’t know the answer, but you have an innate drive to seek-out and share the answer.

o You have a life and hobbies outside of the office that we want to respect (and you’ll respect ours, too)