PAVE Academy Charter School is a K-8 college-preparatory charter school founded in 2008, serving 400 scholars each school year with a mission of expanded opportunity and a culture grounded in its core values: More than a School, No Limits, Bright Starts. Vibrant Futures, Lift every Voice, and Love is Justice. Based in Brooklyn, this onsite role supports educators and staff by strengthening HR operations and talent acquisition systems that help the school thrive.
As the Director of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, you will oversee HR administration and recruitment/retention efforts for PAVE. This position manages key people operations work streams, including payroll, HR compliance and processes, employee relations, and the planning and execution of talent acquisition.
What you’ll do
- Manage and execute PAVE’s semi-monthly payroll process, including oversight of time and attendance and ensuring time-off records feed correctly into payroll.
- Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end HR processes covering onboarding/offboarding logistics, background checks, workers’ compensation intake, HRIS maintenance, and personnel records (including I-9s, contracts, and required health/leave documentation and certification records), with a focus on accurate reporting and compliance.
- Serve as the primary contact for staff benefits and retirement plans, including enrollment, open enrollment, administration, and HR inbox inquiries.
- Manage vendor relationships for HR services such as HRIS/payroll providers, benefits brokers, and background-check vendors.
- Support teacher certification and compliance by tracking certification status, collecting required documentation, assisting with renewals, and coordinating with state certification bodies.
- Partner with leadership on employee relations and accommodations, including investigating complaints, mediating conflicts, coordinating accommodations, and recommending resolutions.
- Produce HR reports and analytics from the HRIS to support leadership decisions and ensure compliance.
- Lead the annual process for employee contracts and compensation renewals.
- Own and annually review and update HR policies and the Employee Handbook.
- Ensure compliance with federal and New York employment and insurance laws, including FLSA, FMLA, NYSPFL, PPACA, NYC Sick Leave, and ERISA.
- Collaborate with school leadership to assess staffing needs, set hiring priorities, and define success metrics (such as time-to-fill and diversity of hires).
- Create and execute an annual talent acquisition plan to meet staffing needs.
- Maintain clear, current job descriptions and ensure accurate postings across channels.
- Coordinate recruitment marketing to attract a diverse candidate pool and manage the LinkedIn corporate page.
- Manage candidate communications and the full offer cycle, including intent-to-return, offer letters, and new-hire contracts.
- Coordinate with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and provide regular status updates.
What you bring
- Commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision.
- Minimum 2 years of HR experience with demonstrated experience in payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, or talent acquisition.
- Advanced spreadsheet skills, HRIS experience, and the ability to analyze HR data.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, solution-focused, and effective problem-solving approach.
- Ability to design efficient processes and drive cross-functional communication.
- Strong judgment and decision-making, with capability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of federal and New York employment and benefits regulations.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Charter school and/or nonprofit HR experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
Tools and systems you’ll use
- HRIS
- LinkedIn corporate page
Location: Brooklyn, NY (onsite)
Salary: USD 74,350 - 89,350 per year
Non-discrimination: PAVE Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any activities or operations. The organization is committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
