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HR Generalist
6-Month Interim Remote Position with Leading Edge Before & After School
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
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About Us!
Leading Edge Before & After School, is a leading provider of extended-day learning programs for children at preschool, elementary, and middle schools across the country. We focus on academic skills using research-based programming to reinforce classroom learning with activities that target social and emotional development, physical well-being, and foster teamwork. Our before-school, after-school, and summer programs are led by experienced educators in safe and nurturing environments, delivering exciting, motivating, and fun activities that extend learning into the out-of-school-time environment.
Position Overview:
We're seeking an HR Generalist to work directly with our CEO, Field Leadership Team, and Corporate Office for a 6-month interim position. The successful candidate will ensure we have the right processes and systems in place to support our employees and help departments deliver outstanding service in a cost-effective manner.
Duration & Schedule:
- Term: April 2025 to October/November 2025 (6 months)
- Hours: 40 hours per week (weekdays only, no weekends)
- Start Date: Week of April 14th, 2025
- Location: 100% Remote (must reside in New Jersey, Colorado, Washington D.C., or Pennsylvania)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $60,000-$65,000 annually (prorated for a 6-month term)
- Pay Schedule: Bi-monthly (8th and 23rd of each month)
- Benefits:
- Premium Subscription for the Calm App
- Employee Discount
- Perks at Work
- 401k Plan
- Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Aflac
- Holiday Pay (8 hours per day)
- Vacation Time - Flex
- Sick Time - state dependent
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage HR compliance, employee relations, benefits, and systems administration
- Administer systems including Google Workspace, Payroll Management, Amazon, and Staples
- Create accounts for new hires as needed
- Maintain HRIS system
- Update job descriptions, benefit guides, offer letters, performance evaluations, and employee improvement plans
- Assist field directors with field staff development
- Provide coaching on management strategies including goal setting, feedback, recognition, employee engagement, and retention
- Stay current on labor laws and update policies, handbooks, manuals, and labor law posters
- Answer policy questions, investigate policy violations, and propose solutions
- Support employee relations issues
- Assist with annual benefit enrollment renewals and provide benefit information to new hires
- Add and remove employees from the Calm App membership benefit
- Demonstrate exceptional organization, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Maintain strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Utilize exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Demonstrate proficiency with Google Workspace and web-based products
- Meet assigned deadlines
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 2 years of human resources experience
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Interview Process:
- Initial virtual screening via Zoom
- Virtual interview with Director of People Operations
- Final interview with National Operations Manager and/or CEO
Leading Edge Extended Learning LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition to federal law requirements, Leading Edge Extended Learning LLC, complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000