Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist

Full-Time, 12 Month Position

Reports To: Sr. Director of Human Resources

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program, Youthbuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or liveable wage job). Visit https://www.youthbuildphilly.org/ to learn more.

The Opportunity:

The YouthBuild Human Resources Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the organization's HR department by supporting documentation, communication, and compliance. They manage employee files and updates to the HRIS system and assist in employee onboarding, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed on time. Additionally, they participate in recruitment, conduct interviews, and respond to inquiries providing essential support to the organization.

Who You Are:

You are/have…

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field or related combination of education and experience.
• 1 + years of HR experience, preferred

What You’ll Do:

You will..

• Contribute to the enhancement of the organization's human resources department by maintaining accurate employee documentation, communication, and compliance.
• Assist in the development and updating of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in the administration of employee benefits through the full process cycle (assists and liaises with benefits broker and carriers to resolve insurance claims, employee enrollment, general administration of benefits, retirement, FSA accounts, and ACA reporting).
• Oversee day-to-day processes for employee leaves of absence, short-term disability, FMLA requests, COBRA administration, worker’s compensation claims, PTO issues, unemployment claims, and other employee leaves issues.
• Approve invoices from benefit providers, ensuring appropriate calculation of premiums are being charged. Ensures appropriate billing of insurances, and submits payments via Certify in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee files and HRIS system (Paylocity).
• Act as point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, respond to general inquiries from outside vendors.
• Lead, design and manage the organization's wellness events.
• Track employee required onboarding documentation and complete follow ups to ensure all necessary information is received by deadline.
• Post job openings on various platforms and screen resumes. Participate in employment fairs, conduct initial interviews and coordinate the interview process.
• Creates and facilitates new employee orientation sessions and assists in employee onboarding.
• Manage the Human Resources Interns as needed.
• Coordinate and assist with the process of rewriting and updating job descriptions as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the Senior Director of Human Resources.

What We Offer You:

• Generous time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range:

New YouthBuild coordinator level staff can expect a starting salary of between $46,000 - $60,500 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable.

During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status,