Human Resources Business Partner

ABOUT US

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a K-12 charter school in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life. Freedom Preparatory Academy opened in August of 2009 with a class of 96 6th graders. We now serve over 2,100 students in grades PreK-12. Our students have exceeded local and state averages in math and local averages in English language arts on the state exam.

We have three core beliefs that drive our mission:

1. Every child deserves the right to a high quality public education

2. A foundation in character development is essential

3. Direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally. 

We will accomplish our mission through a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units. 

Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriateAnalyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies. 

Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.

Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. 

Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work.

This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use. 

Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work, relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason. 

Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. 

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). 

Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information. 

Reviews and approves salary adjustments. 

Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. 

Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters. 

Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning. 

Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. 

Performs other related duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum 4 professional experience in Human Resources

SPHR or PHR certification strongly preferred

HR Generalist background with experience in benefit planning cost containment, compensation, payroll, and HRISManagement/leadership experience required

A track record of leadership, including the ability to encourage, motivate, manage conflict, team build, mentor, coach, set goals, prioritize and plan

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders and effectively communicate tough messages to diverse audiences

Proven ability to hire, develop, engage, and retain high-performing teams

Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop long-term plans and execute against goals

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Previous experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing entrepreneurial organization

Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects

Alignment with the Freedom Prep mission and a desire to transform the lives of underserved children in Memphis

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what’s possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to: 

-Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage

-Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care

-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning

-Support in obtaining licensure

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.