Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Human Resources Generalist# Human Resources GeneralistHertel Campus - Buffalo, NY 14207; Days Park Campus - Buffalo, NY 14201## OverviewSalary Range$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelBachelors DegreeTravel PercentageShared (Between Campuses)CategoryHuman Resources## Human Resources Generalist## Job Description: Human Resources GeneralistSchool: Elmwood Village Charter Schools (EVCS)Location: Buffalo, NY (On-Site, Multi-Campus Support)Status: Full-Time / ExemptReports to: Director of OperationsOversees: Payroll Specialist & HR Assistant### About Elmwood Village Charter SchoolThe Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. The RoleThe Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the HR department at Elmwood Village Charter Schools. This position is responsible for executing a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment and staffing, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate personnel records.Essential Responsibilities & DutiesRecruitment, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding* Manage the full-cycle recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for instructional, administrative, and support staff (posting jobs, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, making offers, preparing offer letters, and providing a welcoming introduction to the EVCS work culture).* Partner with leaders and hiring managers to identify staffing needs and talent gaps.* Lead the onboarding process, ensuring all new hires complete required documentation, onboarding trainings, and background checks/fingerprinting clearance via the New York State Education Department (NYSED).* Conduct new hire orientations to introduce employees to EVCS culture, policies, and benefits.Benefits & Compensation Administration* Coordinate open enrollment and administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans (including coordination with the New York State Teachers' Retirement System - NYSTRS, if applicable).* Compliance & Record Keeping* Maintain meticulous, confidential personnel files in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as NYSED and charter authorizer requirements.* BEDS data, EEO-1, OSHA logs).Employee Relations & Culture* Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries regarding school policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.* Promote a positive, inclusive school culture aligned with EVCS’s core values of community, collaboration, and social justice.* Assist leadership with the annual performance evaluation process.Training and Compliance* Organize annual required trainings and ensure employee completion (i.e. Title IX, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence/Safety)* Conduct investigations related to policy violations, grievances, or complaints in accordance with EVCS policies, and federal and state laws* Support managers with consistent application of corrective and disciplinary actions* Serve as the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (CRCO) and Title IX Coordinator* Collaborate with legal counsel to maintain the employee handbook annually* Serve as the primary liaison with legal counsel in personnel matters## Qualifications### Qualifications & Requirements* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. Experience: 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a K-12 education setting, charter school, or non-profit organization.* Technology: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Payroll systems, and Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace.* Discretion & Trust: Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost integrity.* Philosophy: Deep alignment with the EVCS mission, including a commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student agency.* A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all HR practices.### Salary range $50,000-$65,000)* Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Plan)* A supportive, mission-driven school culture.* The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of students in the Buffalo community.

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