Position Description

At Commonwealth Charter Academy, the human resources (HR) team is focused on what people need and how to provide it. For a people person who wants to begin a career in the exciting world of HR, this is the best place to dive in. We’re searching for a qualified and resourceful human resources generalist to support our department in ensuring smooth and efficient operations. The human resources generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and will help with important functions such as staffing, training and development, and the overall employee life cycle. At Commonwealth Charter Academy, we understand that our learners thrive when our employees thrive, and it begins with hiring the right human resources generalist.

Working from our office in the Capital Campus (Harrisburg) Family Service Center, the Human Resources Generalist will be a part of the entire employee life cycle and work with team members throughout the organization to deliver an exceptional employee experience from pre-onboarding to offboarding and beyond. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

· Prepare paperwork and schedules for a smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience

· Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance

· Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees over the course of employment, serving as a point of contact to employees for employment-related matters and tasks, absence and leave, organizational change, and all other matters

· Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of the employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development

Required skills and qualifications

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications

· Aptitude for problem-solving, multi-tasking, and general knowledge of HR procedures and policies

· Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary

Preferred skills and qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field

· Proven success working in an HR department

· Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail

· Knowledge of state laws and regulations related to school employment

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other technology.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type

• Full-time
• Exempt
• Salary

Travel

• Travel may be required for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid PA Driver’s License
• Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal-opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrisburg, PA 17110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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