POSITION OVERVIEW

The HR Manager position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and

management in designated business units. The position maintains an effective level of business

literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its

competition.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory

 Manage and provide guidance and development of HR Coordinator and Talent

Recruiter.

Employee Benefits and Onboarding

 Oversee the onboarding/offboarding process and system while looking for ways to

improve efficiency and reporting through Human Resources Information Systems

(HRIS) and Lever (ATS).

 Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the

need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required

paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying,

requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced

schedule leave use. 

 Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and

timely return to work, relays communication between employees and their managers

during leave within reason. 

 Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off,

workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. 

Employee Relations

 Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective,

thorough and objective investigations. Develops positive employee relations and

engagement.

Payroll

 Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may

include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation,

time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes,

and other information.

Human Resources Support

 Provide HR Policy and Procedure guidance and interpretation

 Provide HR metrics reporting

 Meet regularly with Associate Director of Human Resources for necessary updates and

guidance on Human Resources functions.

 Conduct regular school visits for HR support for employees and school administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Bachelor’s degree required

● Minimum five years professional experience in Human Resources, and/or Operations

● SPHR or PHR certification + management/leadership experience strongly preferred

● HR Generalist background with experience in recruiting, benefits administration, leave

administration, payroll, and HRIS. (Working knowledge in Bamboo HR preferred.)

● A track record of leadership, including the ability to encourage, motivate, manage

conflict, build culture, mentor, coach, set goals, prioritize and plan

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships with a variety

of stakeholders and effectively communicate tough messages to diverse audiences

● Proven ability to hire, develop, engage, and retain high-performing teams, particularly in

HR, Talent, and Operations wing

● Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop long-term plans and execute

against goals; ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects

● Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative

● Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

● A creative, resourceful, responsive style with the ability to work independently and as a

team player

● Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral

communication skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, organize tasks in order to

efficiently and effectively accomplish assigned and self-generated tasks

● Previous experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing entrepreneurial organization

● Previous experience teaching and/or working in school leadership in historically

underserved K-12 schools and/or high-performing public charter schools preferred

● Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

● Demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of Freedom

Prep

REPORTS TO Executive Director (Regional)

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what’s possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HERE to be redirected.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to: 

-Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage

-Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)

-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning

-Support in obtaining licensure

OUR COMMITMENT: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.