HR Generalist

Momentum Academy is a public charter school district with four campuses in St. Louis City, serving scholars in grades PK-8. Momentum promotes academic excellence in an environment of mutual care and support that builds character, confidence, and community among each of our scholars so that they reach their full potential.

Role

The HR Generalist is a key representative of our regional office and plays a crucial role in supporting the human resources functions within Momentum Academy. They are responsible for collaboratively advancing the human resources objectives of Momentum Academy.  The HR Generalist works closely with the HR Manager/Director to develop systems, procedures, and policies and ensure effective policy implementation and alignment with the organization's mission and goals. Key responsibilities include promoting a positive work culture, fostering employee engagement and development, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing strategic HR support to the organization. This position is responsible for various HR activities including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compliance, and HR administration.

Competencies

Momentum Academy believes in embodying Core Values in interaction with the internal and external community, by exhibiting these competencies:

1. Love Above All Else
   1. See the person, listen and seek to understand
   2. Assume positive intent
   3. Respond with compassion
2. Integrity 
   1. Be honest and own it
   2. Follow through with your commitments - dedicated to a fault 
   3. Do what is right even with it’s uncomfortable
3. Together We Can
   1. ​​Everybody's voice matters - center humanity
   2. Be dependable and lending a hand
   3. Be open to share your challenges so others can support and collaborate
4. Solutions Driven 
   1. Take initiative to solve the problem on your own, first
   2. Don't just present the problem, collaborate around it to solve
   3. Address (the source)  the problem head on, but don’t be scared to ask for help
   4. Be proactive not reactive - prevent the fire
5. Joy
   1. Acknowledge [everyone] with positivity 
   2. Build purposeful relationships and restore when harm is done
   3. Celebrate success (shout outs + praise)

Essential Responsibilities 

1. Recruitment and Onboarding: Coordinate recruitment processes including job postings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, development/reviewing job descriptions, and conducting background checks.
   1. Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires.
2. Employee Relations:
   1. Provide guidance and support to employees on HR-related matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.
   2. Conduct investigations into employee complaints or concerns and recommend appropriate solutions.
3. Performance Management:
   1. Support the performance management process by assisting with goal setting, performance evaluations, and performance improvement plans.
   2. Provide training and coaching to managers and employees on performance management best practices.
4. Training and Development:
   1. Coordinate training sessions and workshops, both internally and externally.
5. HR Administration:
   1. Maintain HR records and databases, including employee files, attendance records, and HRIS data.
   2. Prepare HR-related reports and metrics for management as needed.
   3. Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries.
6. Policy Development and Implementation:
   1. Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
   2. Ensure consistent application of policies across the organization.

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in human resources, preferably in an education or non-profit organization.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office applications.
• Highly relational and collaborative
• Transparent and exemplifies integrity at all times
• Builds community by leveraging the strengths of the team
• Takes initiative and proactively addresses problems
• Embraces joy in the work and models ways for others to do the same

What We Offer

• Professional Development
• Real-time feedback
• Enrollment preference for your scholar(s) to attend Momentum Academy
• Continuing Education and Certification Assistance
• Access to wellness & Peloton

Benefits

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Health Benefits Options (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)
• Pension plans
• Extra Duty Stipend opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• PTO rollover up to 80 hours
• Merit Program (Attendance Incentives, Employee Referrals, and more)

The above job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the HR Generalist role within Momentum Academy. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the organization's HR objectives and initiatives. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.