Human Resources Assistant
Reporting To: Director of Human Resources
Position Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.47 - $21.88
About ECS
The mission of the Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is to reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world. Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is a non-profit charter management organization with four free public schools in South Los Angeles.
Since its inception in 2001, ECS has provided a unique learning experience that utilizes project-based, interdisciplinary curricula to inspire our students to find authentic meaning in their studies. ECS proudly serves over 1,500 students at two middle schools (Gardena and Inglewood) and at two high schools (Lawndale and Gardena) and has been recognized for its ability to close achievement gaps for low-income Black/African American and Latino students. ECHS Lawndale ranks in the top 2% of public high schools in U.S. News & World Report, 100% of students graduate high school with the coursework necessary for admission to a four-year college or university, and 97% of students are admitted into a four-year college. Most of our students will be the first in their family to graduate from college.
The Opportunity
Environmental Charter Schools is seeking a detail-oriented, mission-driven HR Assistant to join our Human Resources team. This role is designed to increase the capacity and day-to-day effectiveness of the HR team as ECS navigates an important period of organizational growth — including the implementation of a new collective bargaining agreement for educators across our network. The HR Assistant will support a wide range of recurring and seasonal HR functions, with a particular focus on records management, recruitment coordination, and administrative support. The ideal candidate is an ECS alumnus/a who understands our community deeply, engages colleagues and candidates with care and professionalism, and brings an organized, detail-oriented mindset to every HR task.
Responsibilities
Records Management & HR Administration
- Support in the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR files, both electronic and physical, in compliance with applicable laws and ECS policies.
- Maintain filing systems to ensure records are organized, accessible, and secure.
- Support verification of employment and reference checks for applicants.
- Assist with onboarding logistics and documentation for new hires.
- Support the HR team in tracking and maintaining compliance documentation related to the collective bargaining agreement and other HR processes.
- Assist with the preparation of HR reports, communications, and materials as needed.
Recruitment Support
- Assist with seasonal and ongoing recruitment activities for both student-facing staff and administrative roles.
- Support outreach efforts to prospective candidates via social media, email, and community partnerships.
- Help coordinate job postings, flyers, recruitment outreach, application tracking, and candidate communications.
- Assist with planning and staffing recruitment and hiring events, including New Teacher Orientation and All Staff meetings.
- Collaborate with the Alumni Ambassador and Community Outreach team on joint recruitment activities during peak hiring seasons.
Team & Culture Support
- Foster a positive organizational culture consistent with ECS’s values and mission.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of organization-wide events and staff engagement activities.
- Support the creation of recruitment marketing materials and internal HR communications.
- Act as a reliable, service-oriented point of contact for staff inquiries, routing questions and requests appropriately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Prior experience in an HR, administrative, or related support role preferred
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills — verbal, written, and listening
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Customer-service orientation and a collaborative team approach
- Proficiency in Google Suite
- Familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems a plus
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek input and direction
- Bilingual Spanish (spoken and written) preferred
- Sincere passion for ECS’s mission and commitment to educational equity
- ECS alumnus/a strongly preferred
This job primarily operates on a school site and in classrooms and utilizes typical office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.). Physical demands include: positioning to lift (should be able to lift up to 30 pounds to waist high), carry, push, and/or pull, kneel, stoop, crouch and bend. Generally, the job is 60% Stationary and 40% moving/traversing. Travel required for visits to other local school sites or the Home Office (as needed).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. ECS does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. ECS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resource Administrator at (310) 214-3408.
Pay: $18.47 - $21.88 per hour
Work Location: In person
