People & Talent Associate (HR & Onboarding)

Amber Charter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Amber Charter Schools seeks an HR & Talent Associate to support People Team operations from candidate screening to onboarding. The role manages HR inboxes, coordinates interviews, ensures pre-employment compliance, and assists with timekeeping and records.

It requires on-site presence and strict confidentiality. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with a hybrid schedule requiring two days per week on-site at rotating locations.

Qualifications

• 6 months of administrative coordination or office experience.
• Ability to work on-site at rotating network locations a minimum of twice a week and/or as needed.
• Impeccable attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive administrative tasks accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to tailor messaging for diverse learners.
• Ability to uphold integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Completion and clearance of pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the careers and HR inboxes and respond to inquiries with professionalism.
• Screen applicants and move qualified candidates through the Greenhouse ATS.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews and demos; send confirmations and calendar invites.
• Support pre-employment compliance and onboarding activities.
• Assist with time off inquiries, timekeeping, and payroll preparation in UKG.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR compliance documentation.
• Generate routine HR reports and assist with compliance trainings.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Team player

Initiative

On-site coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

UKG Ready

Spark Hire

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Amber Charter Schools seeks an HR & Talent Associate to support People Team operations from candidate screening to onboarding. The role manages HR inboxes, coordinates interviews, ensures pre-employment compliance, and assists with timekeeping and records.

It requires on-site presence and strict confidentiality. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with a hybrid schedule requiring two days per week on-site at rotating locations.