HR Administrator

Little Sprouts; Lawrence, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,501,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

First Stop Health access

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Little Sprouts Babilou Family US Headquarters in Lawrence, MA is seeking an HR Administrator to support personnel administration, onboarding/offboarding, HRIS maintenance, payroll support and compliance. The role partners with the HR team to ensure accurate data, timely communications, and smooth processes across Home Office and school sites.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in HR support, strong MS Office and Paylocity experience, and a detail-oriented service mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years in an HR support or service-oriented role in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance; HR certification a plus.
• Strong communication, organization and data integrity skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with Paylocity is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute personnel administration activities, including onboarding/offboarding and HRIS data entry.
• Coordinate Home Office and site onboarding, background checks, and documentation.
• Handle employment verification requests and unemployment paperwork timely.
• Assist payroll submissions and ensure timely processing within deadlines.
• Support HR programs, reports, and employee life-event initiatives.
• Maintain organizational charts and employee communications.

Skills

HR support

Onboarding

HRIS

Payroll support

Compliance

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

HRIS Paylocity

Job description

Little Sprouts Babilou Family - US Headquarters

HR Administrator

Lawrence, MA

Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?

Babilou Family USis part of the global Babilou Family network and brings a local, community-focused approach to early childhood education through our Little Sprouts,First Chapters,Building Blocks, and Heartworks schools.

This role is primarily responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the Human Resources department in its mission to support the organization and its employees. Key responsibilities include personnel administration, employeeonboardingand offboarding, HRIS maintenance, unemployment and employment verification administration, payroll support activities, and special projects. This role requires a service-minded, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Our work is guided by our educational approach, Sustainable Education®, which bridges research and daily practice to help children thrive and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.We’rein what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds grow—how they learn, connect, and build the skills that last a lifetime. We also lead our HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. This guiding framework fosters an environment where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.

Execution of personnel administration activities (new hires, promotions/transfers, terminations, etc.), including HRIS entries and associated tasks.

Facilitateschoolonboarding and offboarding processes, including required documentation, system updates, and communication with internal stakeholders.

Coordination of Home Office new hire onboarding activities and processes, including background checks, desk setup & welcome gifts, first day preparation & communication, onboarding programs, welcome announcements, etc.

Respond to employment verification and unemployment requeststimelyand accurately.

Responsible for weekly HR submissions to payroll team related to specific areas of responsibility, ensuring all relevant items are processed within appropriatetimeframesand all relevant details are included.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitate employee service anniversaryprogram(gifts, announcements, etc.) and initiatives related to various other employee life events.

Administration of various fringe benefit programs (i.e.employee tuition reimbursement, etc.).

Order business cards, nametags, etc. through corporate supply vendor.

Maintain company communication lists and distribute/post as needed.

Maintain employee communication boards & notices/postings, including coordination of labor poster service.

Assistwith planning and execution of company events, programs, etc.

Maintain organizational charts.

Provide support to various training initiatives as needed.

Creation and submission of various reports as needed.

Assistemployees with HRIS password resets as needed.

Miscellaneous clerical duties as needed (i.e.filing,mailings, etc.).

Coordination of and/or support to various HR department initiatives and programs as needed.

Cross-trainin various other HR function tasks/activities to provide back-up support as needed.

Other duties and/or specialprojects asassigned.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Associate’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field – or equivalent relevant work experience.

3+ years of experience in an HR support or service-oriented rolein a high-growth or fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirementsisa plus.

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) is a plus.

Ability to communicate clearly,conciselyand professionally (both verbally and written) and at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional internal customer service and building positive working relationships with employees, managers, and business partners.

Ability to prioritize work and adjust priorities as needed.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracywith strong organization and follow-up skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously whilemaintainingdata integrity.

Ability to work with andmaintainconfidential information.

Intermediate skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MSPowerPoint.

ExperiencewithHRIS platforms, Paylocitystronglypreferred.

Ability to read, write and speak English at a proficient level– bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Can work at least a full-time, 40-hour a week schedule, sometimes off-hours as the business requires (i.e., deadlines, networking events, conferences, business dinners, etc.).

Can sit forlong periodsof time at a computer in a primarily sedentary position; manual dexterityrequiredto use desktop computer and peripherals.

No travelrequired.

Ability tolift upto 25 lbs. to waist-height on an occasional basis.

Up to 50% childcare tuition discount.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective on your first day of employment.

Free First Stop Health membership, providing 24/7 access to virtual primary care, urgent care, and short-term mental health support.

401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary employer match contribution.

Optional life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage, helping provide financial protection and peace of mind.

Performance-based pay, including increases tied to certification and/or degree completion.

Career growth and professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and our dedicated CHILD Conference.

Generous paid time off and holiday benefits, including an annual Winter Break closure between Christmas and New Year's so employees can enjoy additional time with family and friends.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential resources and support for mental health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and other personal needs.

Employee referral bonus program, because great people know great people! Earn bonuses for helping us build an exceptional team.

Additional lifestyle and fringe benefits, including tuition and professional development reimbursement, pet insurance, and other programs designed to support you and your family.

Closing

Babilou Family US is part of a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. We provide quality early education and child care across 42 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make thisa great placeto work.AtBabilou Family USwe are consistently recruiting,retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities inwhich weoperate.Our focus on equity and inclusionallowsus to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

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Salary range and description

$26.00-$30.00 per hour for qualified candidates.

Legal Notice

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on an at ‑ will basis, meaning either the employee or the company may end the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.