[Hiring] Human Resources Specialist @Minga Education Group

Role Description

The Human Resources Specialist supports HR operations across multiple client schools, focusing on executing onboarding, hiring, and HR processes in a timely and compliant manner. This role works closely with the HR team to ensure a positive employee experience and accurate processing of HR activities. The HR Specialist plays a key role in maintaining systems, supporting school leaders, and carrying out day-to-day HR functions.

Essential Functions

• Onboarding and Hiring Support
  • Support onboarding processes for new hires across client schools, ensuring timely completion of all required steps.
  • Assist with HRIS and ATS transactions related to hiring, onboarding, and employee setup.
  • Conduct or coordinate background checks and employment verifications.
  • Ensure completion of required onboarding documentation, including I-9 and E-Verify processes.
  • Respond to routine onboarding questions from new hires and school leaders.
• Recruitment and Talent Support
  • Assist schools with job postings, applicant tracking, and hiring process coordination.
  • Support interview scheduling and candidate communication as needed.
  • Help review job descriptions for consistency and formatting prior to posting.
• HR Systems and Process Execution
  • Enter, maintain, and update employee information in HRIS and payroll systems.
  • Assist with processing employee changes, including compensation updates, status changes, and other personnel actions.
  • Maintain workflows in systems such as Jotform, Monday.com, and DocuSign to support HR processes.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of HR data and documentation.
• Payroll and Benefits Support
  • Assist with payroll-related data entry and compensation updates.
  • Support processing of benefits deductions and other payroll-related items.
  • Help ensure accurate and timely processing of HR-related payroll inputs.
• Compliance and Administration
  • Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Assist in audits of HR processes including I-9, PTO, and benefits administration.
  • Maintain organized and compliant employee records.
• General Responsibilities
  • Provide responsive and high-quality support to client schools and employees.
  • Handle routine employee inquiries, escalating more complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
  • Maintain knowledge of HR best practices and regulatory updates.
  • Support additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of human resource experience.
• Success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Google Workspace or related software.
• Passionate about Minga Education Group's mission and impact.
• Self-starter, self-disciplined.
• SHRM-CP highly desired.

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the client's facilities.

Benefits

• Employer contribution of up to $1,350 per month toward medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (50% match on employee contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation).