HR Generalist- TN Region

About Us:

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools ( is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.


At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.

At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The HR Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle for their assigned region or team, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance. This role serves as a key point of contact for staff, ensuring that all HR processes are executed efficiently and aligned with Freedom Preparatory Academy's mission, values, and policies.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Staffing

• Manage the full recruitment process for regional or team-based positions, including posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and supporting hiring managers throughout the selection process.

• Attend Recruitment Fairs and/or plan FPA recruitment events

• Partner with the National People Team and regional leaders to ensure staffing needs are met in alignment with organizational priorities.

• Maintain accurate and timely updates in the applicant tracking and HR systems.

Licensure & Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all teacher licensure requirements, including permit applications, PD hour approvals, and evaluation uploads.

• Ensure all licensure documentation is accurate and submitted to state and district entities as required.

• Maintain compliance with employment laws, school regulations, and organizational policies.

Employee Lifecycle Support

• Lead the Intent to Return process for the region or team, including communications, tracking, and reporting.

• Oversee all onboarding processes, including the full background checks process, badges, I-9 verification, offer letter preparation, including personnel file setup, and issuing the staff handbook acknowledgment in the HRIS.


• Conduct New Hire Orientation, ensuring a positive and consistent experience for all new employees.

• Conduct off-boarding processes in conjunction with the operations and technology departments.


• Term staff in HRIS and update the hiring board in a timely manner Issues exit email and exit survey as part of the off-boarding processes.


HR Reporting & Data Management

• Pull HR and Talent data for regional or organizational reporting as requested.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS and shared databases.

• Partner with the National People Team on compliance reporting, audits, and data validation.

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for regional/national employee questions and HR inquiries.


• Monitor and respond to FPA HR emails.

• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

• Assist with performance management, corrective action documentation, and investigations when necessary.

• Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position.


Education and Experience Requirements

Education:


Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in human resources, preferably in education, nonprofit, or multi-site organizations.

Experience with HRIS systems (such as BambooHR or similar) required.

Experience with ATS systems (such as Lever or similar) required.


Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance.

Certifications (preferred):


SHRM-CP or PHR.

Skills and Competencies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and HR software systems.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a regional and national team structure.

$60,000 - $68,000 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 HEREto 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.