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We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation/affectional preference, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, and gender identity or expression), sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, age, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, pregnancy status, uniformed service, military and veteran status, employment status, disability, political affiliation, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.\nPosition Summary\nThe HR & Talent Associate provides administrative and operational support to the People Team across Human Resources and Talent functions. This role brings our Human Resources and Talent functions together in a holistic way, supporting people from their first interaction with Amber as candidates through their first days as new colleagues. The Associate manages the careers and HR inboxes, screens applicants and coordinates each step of the hiring cycle, guides candidates through pre-employment compliance and onboarding, and supports time and leave administration and HR compliance. Reporting to the Talent Manager, the Associate will work closely with colleagues across the People Team.\nEssential Responsibilities\nInbox and Communications Management\nManage the careers and HR inboxes: respond promptly and professionally to candidate and staff inquiries, process and file incoming documents, and escalate critical or sensitive issues appropriately while maintaining strict confidentiality.\nServe as the candidate’s point person and first impression of Amber, answering questions and guiding candidates through each stage of the process.\nCandidate Screening, Scheduling and Applicant Tracking\nReview applications and Spark Hire screenings against minimum qualifications and advance qualified, competitive candidates.\nMove candidates through the hiring stages in the Greenhouse applicant tracking system.\nCoordinate and schedule each step of the hiring cycle, including interviews and demos, sending confirmations and calendar invitations to candidates and hiring teams.\nAttend career fairs and other recruitment events and support their logistics.\nPre-Employment Compliance and Onboarding\nGuide candidates through pre-employment compliance, including fingerprint clearance, certification checks, reference checks, verification of education and experience, and collection of required documents.\nAdd new hires to essential systems (UKG and Greenhouse Onboarding) and onboarding trackers, verify I-9 documents, create personnel files, and coordinate welcome logistics, so all new hires are accurately counted and set up on time.\nTime Off, Timekeeping and Payroll Preparation Support\nSupport employees and managers with UKG functions, including time off inquiries.\nSupport timecard review and payroll preparation in UKG.\nRecords and Compliance Administration\nMaintain and update confidential employee data, personnel forms and files, ensuring required documentation is complete and on file.\nAssist with HR compliance functions, including assigning and following up on annual compliance trainings and supporting employment verification requests.\nGenerate routine reports and data as requested.\nThe HR & Talent Associate may also assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Talent Manager.\nMinimum Experience and Qualifications:\nAssociate’s degree\n6 months of administrative coordination or office experience\nAbility to work on-site at rotating network locations at a minimum of twice a week and/or as needed.\nImpeccable attention to detail and proven ability to perform repetitive administrative and data-entry work accurately in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment and to prioritize multiple obligations.\nExcellent interpersonal skills with outstanding written and oral communication skills and the ability to differentiate messaging towards different learners.\nAbility to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace tools.\nStrong team player with the ability to take initiative and work well independently \nCompletion and clearance of pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship for employment visa status, either now or in the future. Amber Charter Schools does not provide employment visa sponsorship.\nPerform other duties as assigned. \nPreferred Experience and Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree\n1 year of human resources, talent/recruiting experience, with an emphasis on detailed tracking and compliance\nExperience working in an urban charter school network or another mission-driven, impactful non-profit organization.\nExperience with applicant tracking, HRIS and/or timekeeping platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, UKG Ready, TriNet, Spark Hire) or similar.\nStrong emotional intelligence and the ability to connect with people and interact with grace, competence and warmth.\nA developed race and equity lens that guides your work and efforts to recruit and retain diverse candidates across lines of race, gender, ability or other difference.\nAmber’s Expectations:\nThis is a hybrid role: on-site presence a minimum of two days per week at rotating school locations (East Harlem, Bronx, and Upper Manhattan) and as needed, including regular attendance at school-based events and recruitment events.\nCompliance with all of Amber’s policies and procedures.\nMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational webinars and workshops and reviewing professional publications.\nCreate an environment of positive employee relations by respecting confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, and being seen as approachable and fair.\nRegular attendance and punctuality; maintain a professional appearance.\nOrganizational fit for Amber culture, that is, exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty and Respect.\n Equipment: \nLaptop and other office equipment, provided by Amber Charter Schools\nWork Environment/Physical Effort: \nRegularly required to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, visually observe, hear, operate a computer, and other classroom, school and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, bend down, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Work is being performed in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access.\nWork Schedule\nFull-time, 12-month work schedule\nCompensation: \nAmber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment to pay equity. The expected salary range for this role is $58,500 - $62,063 depending on verified relevant work experience, highest level of completed education, and required certifications and/or licenses for the role. 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