HR Manager

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Who we are:

Elevate K-12 is changing the way classrooms work through live, online, real-time instruction to K-12 schools. We bring live high quality teaching through our platform to schools in zip codes that cannot find a high quality teacher. Our few main focuses are to give students the highest  quality instruction and access to classes they couldn’t have before, getting them ready for the world of the future; and to give instructors, especially women, work opportunities from home irrespective of their zip code. We are the new way to the classroom!

What we offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Unlimited PTO & 12 Company Paid Holidays  
  • Strong High-Performance Based Culture with High Growth Potential
  • Team Focused Culture – Team Events, Outings, Happy Hours & Recognition 
  • Full Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision / 401k Plan
  • Our Team of Elevaters are: Problem Solvers, Passionate, Motivated, Thirsty for Knowledge & Mission Driven

What you will be doing:

The Human Resources Manager is directly accountable for leading the HR team in driving people practices that contribute to the overall success and growth of the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Reports to the VP HR and provides a data driven, metrics-based approach to demonstrate success and gaps for the organization in performance, culture, and employee engagement
  • Drives a culture of collaboration, transparency and high-performance in a high-growth start-up environment
  • Acts as a strategic business partner to the executive team and other senior leaders to lead key organizational and management initiatives
  • Provides overall leadership and guidance to the team by overseeing career development, succession planning, retention, leadership development
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
  • Builds and directs HRIS database management and reporting to identify and analyze critical HR data and inform improvement decisions across the HR function
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
  • Plan, direct and supervise all activities relating to the administration and maintenance of payroll and employee benefits programs. Develop, implement and control programs in a manner that ensures cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and internal equity among employees.
  • Administer benefits programs, including conducting analyses and serving as primary contact with providers (including group health and life), workers' compensation, unemployment and retirement plans.
  • Assist the VP HR in the daily administration of other HR services as directed or assigned, including promotions, transfers, affirmative action/EEO compliance, job classification, performance evaluation, and employee relations in accordance with quality management principles and overall objectives of the organization.
  • Develop, prepare, generate and analyze ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to employee personnel information and data, including issues such as benefits costs, staffing levels/deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, applicant tracking, affirmative action/EEO, compensation, promotions, etc. Effectively utilize the data processing system to obtain, store and analyze pertinent data and information.
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws as it pertains to employee benefits, compensation, diversity & EEO, employment, and learning & development
  • Promotes a culture of Diversity and Inclusion

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What you will need: 

Education:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Business Administration, or related degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Experience/Knowledge:

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in a variety of human resources disciplines including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and organizational development and design required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in progressively responsible positions including prior experience in a manager level human resources position required.
  • Strong business acumen and experience in strategic planning required.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven strategic and agile thinker with an operations focus and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Experience in creating a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork.
  • Proven ability to effectively influence others, set priorities and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
  • Strong systems experience with one or more HR related systems such as HRIS, ATS, LMS, Payroll, Timekeeping, or ERP required
  • Minimum of intermediate level proficiency with Google Suite and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA in Human Resources or Master’s Degree in a related technical field preferred.
  • 5 or more years in a start-up or rapidly scaling company is preferred.
  • Experience in both large organizations and high-growth start-up, highly preferred
  • Ability to develop ROI models for HR initiatives preferred.
  • Prior experience with HR analytics across all disciplines of HR and the demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions based on root cause analysis of data highly preferred.

Our story:

Elevate K-12 is tasked with an important mission: change the way K-12 classrooms and teaching work. Our organization is a radically open-minded company that is scaling fast. We are a team focused on high performance, dynamism and embodying a collaborative culture at all levels. Our teammates are able to have open, honest discussions that drive us toward our mission. Elevate K-12 is in a stage of hyper growth that will continue to open up new challenges and opportunities for our team. 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request

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Location

We are located in downtown Chicago's Loop district, close to numerous CTA and Metra train stations and bus routes

An Insider's view of Elevate K-12

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What’s the vibe like in the office?

Success in the Partnership Associate function is fostered through teamwork and collaboration. People who excel on our team understand the importance of working together, leveraging each other's strengths, and actively participating in a supportive environment. We believe in continuous improvement and successful team members embody a growth mindset.
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Phil

Senior Partnership Manager

What does your typical day look like?

No two days are ever the same - that’s why I came to Elevate. There is so much that goes into the administration of things like HR Technology, benefits, compliance, and payroll. Each day quite honestly is pushing the boundaries of my creativity and knowledge. Part of my joy in working at a start-up is no task is too small for me and my team.

Tif

Director of People
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How does the company support your career growth?

Elevate K12 has allowed me to shift my career from the public sector to the private sector with patience and support. I was in education for 16 years but was able to expand my sales career from SDR to AE in a single year. The company is filled with supportive leaders and team members who are willing to help you grow daily.
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Alex

Partnerships Manager
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How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Our team of customer success managers are the eyes and ears in our schools. The insights they gain from customers while testing new ideas is key in driving improvements to technology and changes in processes which ultimately influence the direction we go as a business.
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Cindy

SVP of Operations

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The Regional Operations team is a fast-paced, high energy, collaborative work environment. Our team has amazingly talented people and decisions have to be made quickly. We work with various schools and students across the US, we wear multiple hats and are always in constant communication with each other to ensure every program is successful.

Ashley

Regional Operations Director

What are Elevate K-12 Perks + Benefits

Elevate K-12 Benefits Overview

Elevate K-12 provides competitive benefits plans for employees!

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Personal development training

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