Preschool Educator (Full-Time & Part-Time)

About the Role

Oversee and coordinate Talent Management & Acquisition, Employee Relations & Benefits Administration, Training & Performance Management. This role is responsible for the day-to-day HR activities of Employee Relations and Benefits Administration. Position owns all Talent Management aspects—Performance, Recruitment/Acquisition, and Retention. Works with Safety and Compliance Manager to conduct and document Food Safety/Quality and Compliance Training.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations and Benefits Administration
  • Execute employee onboarding and orientation processes.
  • Maintain and update employee records with confidentiality and accuracy, including processing new hire paperwork, benefit eligibility dates (hire, enrollment, terminations, sick, and vacation time), conducting background checks, and verifying employee eligibility.
  • Implement new hire orientation and develop team member recognition programs.
  • Administer benefits programs, including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
  • Partner with Payroll Manager to coordinate pay, benefits, and other changes.
  • Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, team members, and leadership peers; provide HR support for general issues and concerns.
  • Collaborate with leadership peers to proactively resolve performance or behavioral issues and track absenteeism.
  • Maintain first report of injury files and report all claims to workers' compensation carrier; attend hearings as needed.
  • Schedule training and testing for Hearing Tests, Harassment Training, etc.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and company policies.
  • Comply with all quality and safety rules, ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and Housekeeping/Sanitation best practices.
  • Actively participate in the development, preparation, and implementation of employee activities, HR programs, and company events.
  • Support coordination of welcoming and guiding visitors.
• Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Management
  • Enhance the company’s positive image in the marketplace by cultivating and managing strong relationships with candidates, external contacts, and vendors.
  • Lead and execute the recruiting process, including collaboration with hiring leaders to understand skills and competencies for the role.
  • Market, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified applicants for open positions.
  • Participate in local, college, and technical school career fair activities, creating pipelines for future new hires.
  • Develop and manage job descriptions and outline accountabilities.
  • Oversee hiring for the temporary workforce.
• Performance Management & Training
  • Manage and facilitate performance and development program processes; provide training and support to managers.
  • Assist with workforce planning and leadership development.
  • Partner with cross-functional peers to support change management and team performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a growing and dynamic, multi-million-dollar manufacturing environment.
• Superior attention to detail with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong follow-through, assertiveness, and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain positive working relationships with all levels of management and employees.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of ERP software (NetSuite preferred) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• High degree of integrity; ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion.