HR Generalist - NYC Charter School (On-Site)

Manhattan Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Charter School on the Lower East Side, NYC, seeks a HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management across the network. The role will drive training and development, ensure compliance, and administer competitive benefits.

This is an on-site position requiring strong interpersonal skills and a professional HR background. The ideal candidate holds a BA in HR or related field, 3–5 years of HR experience, and SHRM-CP/PHR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience, with understanding of HR practices and employment laws.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Onboarding: lead recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Employee Relations: manage employee relations and issue resolution.
• Performance Management: oversee appraisal and performance programs.
• Training and Development: coordinate training initiatives.
• Compliance and Policy Administration: ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Benefits Administration: administer employee benefits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Manhattan Charter School on the Lower East Side, NYC, seeks a HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management across the network. The role will drive training and development, ensure compliance, and administer competitive benefits.

This is an on-site position requiring strong interpersonal skills and a professional HR background. The ideal candidate holds a BA in HR or related field, 3–5 years of HR experience, and SHRM-CP/PHR is preferred.