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
Benefits
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Bridgeport, CT 06605 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bridgeport, CT 06605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
