AMANA ACADEMY, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Location: Amana Academy
Job Title: HR Manager
Department: Operations - Network Office
Reports To: Operations Director/CFO
Status: Full Time/Exempt (Benefit Eligible)
Work Schedule: 235 Day Work Calendar, 25 Hours per Week
Start Date: Immediate
DOING WORK THAT MATTERS
Embracing the EL Education framework, Amana Academy provides a learning environment that is active, engaging, challenging, and meaningful, and that enables students to demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards. Amana employees should have a sense of adventure and curiosity and a desire to work in a diverse, supportive and collaborative environment.
The HR Manager provides the day-to-day supervision and management for staff involved in all HR Operations may include: Job Descriptions, Compensation and Salary Schedules, Recruiting, Onboarding, Leave Administration, Benefit Management, Payroll, State & County Personnel Systems, and Teacher Certification.
The incumbent in this position also provides leadership and direction for all activities related to the administration of personnel policy, administrative procedures, Federal and State statute compliance, Employee Investigations, EEO/ADA, Discipline, Case Management, Title IX and Background Clearance.
The HR Manager will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the HR Operations department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the School’s mission and strategy.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and implements procedures and guidelines for the efficient operation of HR Operations
- Provides administrative leadership and guidance for all HR functions
- Administers and oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring and onboarding
- Oversees the administration of compensation, contracts, salary schedules, payroll and benefits
- Oversees the administration of leave, FMLA, Workers Comp, ACA. Ensures compliance with State Department of Labor programs and guidelines, and all County and State policy and procedure, laws, codes and statutes.
- Oversees the administration of state and county personnel systems (Atlas, CPI), and Teacher Certification (GPSC)
- Is directly responsible for disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations. Provides administrative leadership for the management of employee complaints, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, and morale
- Recommends, coordinates, and assists in the development and revision of Amana policy and administrative procedures
- Serves as the designee to investigate and respond to complaints alleging acts of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Coordinates Title IX cases.
- Participates in processing of legal claims related to personnel actions that may be initiated by employee
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and recent technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law and applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management
- Assists in communicating the mission, goals, and objectives of HR to create an understanding of personnel/employee programs, challenges, and accomplishments
- Contributes vision and imagination to the solution of employment-related problems and challenges facing the School and staff
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university required
- Certification/Licensure: Applicable licenses and certifications are helpful but not required. Must be willing to acquire additional training as directed by manager
- Experience: 2+ years in related field
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information
- Working Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suites
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Must be able to collaborate effectively with Network Office and school personnel, the District, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
- Excellent organizational skills and customer service skills
- Ability to research and meet various federal and state requirements
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
ENVIRONMENT
Working Conditions for Amana’s Alpharetta campus:
- Amana’s flagship campus is located in a renovated shopping plaza, minutes from Alpharetta City Center and City Hall
- The building sits adjacent to 92-acre Wills Park, and teachers are expected to integrate this beautiful resource into daily activities, classroom instruction and expedition work where possible.
- Amenities include: Walking Trails; An outdoor classroom; Playgrounds and fields for recess; Public art displays
- Staff must be comfortable teaching and leading students in both an indoor and outdoor setting.
- Staff must possess and demonstrate an innate comfort with flexibility and being able to adapt to new circumstances.
Working Conditions for Amana’s West Atlanta campus:
- Amana West is located on Girl Scout property at Camp Timber Ridge on 270 beautiful acres of land in Mableton, GA.
- Staff must possess and demonstrate an innate comfort with flexibility and being able to adapt to new circumstances.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
- May require stooping or crouching
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Please follow this format for efficient consideration.
Email jobs@amanaacademy.org. Be sure to put your LAST NAME and the POSITION you are applying for in the Subject line; eg, “Smith Elementary Classroom Teacher”
In the cover letter, indicate how your past experiences connect with the Amana vision, mission and guiding principles (https://amanaacademy.org/about/vision-mission/).
Attach your current resume.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Human Resources: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person