Human Resources Business Partner at ACCEL Schools

ParmaFull-timeHRPosted 23 days ago

About the Role

About the Opportunity ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. The primary functions of the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) include coordinating and facilitating people processes during the employment life cycle.  The HRBP supports all areas of the Human Resources Department as well as persons in other support areas such as Regional Vice Presidents.   The essential functions of this role the work environment is fast-paced, and team-based. The roles require in depth understanding and knowledge of Accel’s systems, culture and hierarchies across business units. As a Human Resources Business Partner supporting our online schools, you will support the following areas: The HRBP will assist in retention strategies, managing performance, training initiatives, conflict resolution, management development and employment policies and practices. In addition, the HRBP also advises managers and school operations team regarding HR policies and procedures. In the role, you would be responsible for: <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Directs the work activities related to the development and execution of strategies and operational leadership to support business objectives.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identifies opportunity areas, makes recommendations, and drives process improvement.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understands, uses, and interprets HR and business metrics to identify trends, problem solve and influence change.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Investigates employee complaints and make recommendations for follow-up action to leaders.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Guiding regional leadership team on matters of organizational development and design, implementation of strategies for talent acquisition, employee development, performance management and change management. Acts as a liaison with recruitment, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and employee relations to ensure that all human resources needs are communicated and managed to meet the needs of the business.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Facilitating the completion of various HR and talent management processes, including succession, performance management, compensation planning and employee engagement surveys.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partnering with leadership to build and sustain an inclusive, values-driven culture that is reflective of our desired employment value proposition.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Leveraging reporting and analytics to identify trends and make decisions related to talent acquisition, retention, and workforce planning.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participating in Companywide initiatives/projects acting as divisional HR representative to provide direction and information on user needs and best practices, identifying interdependencies which have a people impact, and influencing the decisions made.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Other duties as assigned</li> </ul> About You <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelors Degree required</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum 10 years Human Resources experience</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to understand organizational issues, build relationships and influence change</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reviews and assesses risk for potential terminations</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensures leaders are informed and compliant with organizational initiatives (e.g., performance reviews, merit, engagement, compliance, flu, COVID-19, etc.)</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintains regulatory knowledge and expertise</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exercises judgment based on experience and expertise for tracks within scope without oversight from managers</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and internet applications</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to learn new technologies</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication skills</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to address issues proactively and constructively with direct management and team members</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Competency handling difficult and sensitive conversations with team, people, leadership etc.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to report, analyze and summarize data for stakeholders and leadership</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience using HRIS systems</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in a variety of functional HR areas preferred (talent development, acquisition, compensation, employee relations, org development, etc.)</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">PHR or SPHR certification or completion of relevant certificate program preferred</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent technical skills, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word knowledge</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Willingness to travel locally up to 10% of the time</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must be authorized to work in the U.S.</li> </ul> Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. The annual starting salary for this position is between $65,000 – $80,000 annually.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences. We offer 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. Our goal is to provide you with maximum choice in finding a plan that meets you and your family’s needs. Employees can choose from co-pay or High Deductible Health Plans. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #LI-AB1

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