HR Specialist-National Office na Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools · Memphis, Estados Unidos Da América · On-site
- Escritório em Memphis
About Us:
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.
At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.
At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW The HR Specialist supports the full employee lifecycle for the National Office, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance. This role serves as a key point of contact for staff, ensuring that all HR processes are executed efficiently and aligned with Freedom Preparatory Academy’s mission, values, and policies.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Staffing
• Manage the full recruitment process for national positions, including posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and supporting hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Attend Recruitment Fairs and/or plan FPA recruitment eventsPartner with the National People Team and regional leaders to ensure staffing needs are met in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in the applicant tracking and HR systems.
Employee Lifecycle Support
• Lead the Intent to Return process for the national, including communications, tracking, and reporting.
• Oversee all onboarding processes, including the full background checks process, badges, I-9 verification, offer letter preparation, including personnel file setup, and issuing the staff handbook acknowledgment in the HRIS.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation, ensuring a positive and consistent experience for all new employees.
• Conduct off-boarding processes in conjunction with the operations and technology departments.
• Term staff in HRIS and update the hiring board in a timely manner Issues exit email and exit survey as part of the off-boarding processes.
HR Reporting & Data Management
• Pull HR and Talent data for regional or organizational reporting as requested.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS and shared databases.
• Partner with the National People Team on compliance reporting, audits, and data validation.
• Track retention within the organization.
HR Special Projects
• Employee Engagement Surveys: Led the full employee engagement survey cycle, from design and launch to analysis and action-planning with leaders to strengthen culture and retention.
• Performance Management Ownership: Oversee the performance management process by training managers, ensuring timely evaluations, and maintaining consistent, high-quality documentation across the organization.
• Referral Program Coordination: Managed and promoted the employee referral program, tracking submissions, communicating with referred candidates, and processing bonuses to drive higher-quality applicant flow.
• Network Support: Provided responsive HR and talent support across multiple campuses, ensuring consistent processes, clear communication, and aligned implementation of organizational priorities.
• Process PO’s and track budget for national people team.
• Other projects assigned by the Chief People Officer
Employee Relations & Support
• Serve as the first point of contact for national employee questions and HR inquiries.
• Monitor and respond to FPA HR emails sent by national staff.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Assist with performance management, corrective action documentation, and investigations when necessary.
• Plan culture events for Freedom Prep.
• Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position.
Education and Experience Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Experience:
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in human resources, preferably in education, nonprofit, or multi-site organizations.
Experience with HRIS systems (such as BambooHR or similar) required.
Experience with ATS systems (such as Lever or similar) required.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance.
Certifications (preferred):
SHRM-CP or PHR.Skills and Competencies
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and HR software systems.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a regional and national team structure.
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.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HERE to be redirected.
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 (TN ONLY)
-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning
-Support in obtaining licensure
OUR COMMITMENT: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an 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.
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