Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Job Title: Human Resources Administrative Assistant

The Organization: Acelero Learning, South Carolina

Who We Are: Acelero, Inc. is a for-profit, mission-driven company that aims to improve school readiness for low-income children, by both directly operating Head Start programs and offering programmatic support to other Head Start grantees.

Established in 2001, Acelero, Inc. is made up of two divisions - Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning. Acelero Learning provides direct Head Start services to more than 5,000 children and families in four states (delegates) – New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Acelero Learning’s programs have been identified as a national exemplar (https://bellwethereducation.org/publication/leading-exemplar-data-utilization-head-start-programs) , a model to the nation (https://www.acelero.net/news/tag/House+Speaker+Nancy+Pelosi) for early childhood education, and most significantly, has demonstrated best-in-class child outcomes gains (https://annenberg.brown.edu/news/brown-university-annenberg-study-shows-acelero-learning-head-start-children-made-significant) , even during the pandemic.

Shine Early Learning (Shine), established in 2009, was created to scale the dissemination and utilization of Acelero Learning’s proven tools and approaches through partnerships to other Head Start programs nationally. In the past three years, Shine has further diversified its offerings through training, technical assistance, and consultation to publicly funded early childhood systems, including the launch of SPARK Learning Labs.

Our diverse employee workforce is made up of more than 1500 employees, comprising dedicated teachers, passionate family advocates, dynamic Center Directors and Coordinators, visionary senior leaders, and strategic executive leaders. Shine boasts partnerships across a wide expanse of states and territories throughout the country, ranging from Head Start grantees to comprehensive statewide systems. Together, we form a vibrant community committed to making a difference, fostering growth, and nurturing the potential in every child we serve.

The Current Landscape: At the forefront of educational innovation, Acelero Inc. is navigating a pivotal phase of strategic transformation, commenced in June 2021, with a clear vision to expand exponentially and dismantle inequities. Guided by the insights and leadership of a diverse and representative national Design Team, the company has meticulously crafted a new vision, mission, and core values, underpinned by a robust theory of change. This strategic evolution involves a deliberate restructuring of the organizational framework, positioning Acelero Inc. to achieve its objectives, and to surpass them significantly. Central to the company's ethos is an unwavering commitment to recognize and nurture every child's potential, ensuring no child is left behind due to systemic inequalities. Acelero Inc. is steadfast in its mission to empower families, fostering their ability to advocate effectively for their children and themselves. This period of transformative growth and commitment to equity presents a unique opportunity to contribute to Acelero Inc.'s journey towards shaping a more inclusive and empowering educational landscape.

The Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for a Human Resources Administrative Assistant who exemplifies our values of follow-through, data-driven decision-making, proactive Problem-Solving, Open Communication, and Teamwork.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage all day-to-day Human Resources activities of the program

• Provide advice, assistance, and follow-up on company policies, procedures and documentation

• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries

• Manage all Human Resource activities to include employment, labor relations, and training/development

• "On-boarding” coordinator role; including orientation experience & new manager/staff training plan oversight

• Compile and monitor monthly network-wide Vacancy reports (recruitment)

• Acelero University Online network-wide contact point regarding new hire training/proxy enrollment (includes Manager self-reporting)

• Interview job applicants; review applications/resumes; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant qualifications to appropriate hiring manager

• Develop and maintain relationships with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources

• Prepare and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems. Complete salary survey questionnaires

• Design and conduct new employee orientations

• Communicate benefit options to employees, serve as the liaison between employees and insurance carriers

• Provide advice, assistance, and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation

• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries

• Maintain all related Human Resource databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems

• Develop and recommend operating policy and procedural improvements

About You (Requirements/Competencies)

• Knowledge of multiple Human Resources disciplines

• Knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit laws

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations

• High School Diploma required. Associate's degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field and PHR certification preferred

• Two to five years of direct Human Resources experience

• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public

When/Where/How Much

Start Date: Fall 2024

Location/Travel: On-site at one of our South Carolina delegate locations. (Exact address to be provided at a later date).

Salary: $35,819 Annually

This position earns up to 17.22 Hourly

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning? - Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve - Career growth and professional development opportunities - Supportive working environment - Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment - Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.