Human Resources Associate

Human Resources Associate

Onsite

About New Beginnings Family Academy
Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (“NBFA”) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:

• Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices
• An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom
• Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom

NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its’ Board of Directors.

Mission-Driven Culture:
NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical-thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

Summary: The Human Resources Associate must contribute to NBFA’s mission by supporting the school’s finance department.

Principal Accountabilities:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for instructional, administrative, and support staff positions
• Coordinate candidate screening, interview panels, and demo lessons
• Monitor staffing needs and provide recruitment metrics and hiring reports to administration
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates
• Engage with colleges
• Develop and maintain partnerships with colleges, universities, and workforce development organizations to support recruitment efforts through attending off-site career fairs

Onboarding & Employee Records
• Process new hire paperwork and ensure compliance with all employment requirements
• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, and required training assignments
• Maintain confidential personnel records in accordance with federal, state, and organizational requirements
• Track employee certifications, licensure, and mandatory compliance trainings

HR Operations & Compliance
• Conduct criminal background checks, DCF clearances, and employment eligibility verification
• Support attendance tracking and employee record maintenance
• Ensure compliance with school policies and HR procedures

HR Information Systems & Reporting
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and employee databases
• Generate and analyze HR reports related to staffing, vacancies, and turnover
• Assist with data audits and record accuracy initiatives

Employee Relations & Administrative Support
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR policies and procedures
• Assist in resolving employee questions and concerns while maintaining confidentiality
• Support performance management, employee recognition, and retention initiatives
• Collaborate with school leadership on workforce planning and staffing needs
• Coordinate and support employee recognition programs, staff appreciation events, and employee engagement activities

Other Responsibilities
• Support HR process improvement initiatives and operational projects
• Develop forms, workflows, tracking systems, and reporting tools to improve organizational efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Human Resources/Payroll Manager, CFO, and administration

• Friendly work environment
• Health coverage includes medical and dental (generous portion of premium paid by NBFA)
• Life, AD & D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• NBFA offers a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ten (10)+ paid holidays
• Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to work diligently to assist the HR department
• Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively manage time
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Experience with ADP workforce Now a plus