Talent & HR Manager

Job Title: Talent & Human Resources Manager

Location: Harlem, Bronx, and New Rochelle, NY

About Capital Preparatory Schools
Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to provide historically disadvantaged students from our community with the college and career readiness skills needed to become responsible and engaged citizens for social justice. From its inception, the Capital Prep community – our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff – has committed to creating a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has four schools in five locations: one in Harlem, NY, one in the Bronx, one in New Rochelle, New York, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut, providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support scholars from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Learning Expectations for Scholars

Collaborators: showing respect and cooperation to achieve individual and common goals.

Problem Solvers: using appropriate personal and team strategies to address interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group conflicts.

Researchers/Information Processors: looking for and listening attentively to important information and utilizing the information to make positive choices, decisions, and conclusions.

Empathetic Citizens: acting responsibly, safely, and thoughtfully to create positive change for all members of the school, local, and global communities.

Principles of Knowledge: modeling the above expectations in words, actions, and goals.

Capital Preparatory Schools Commitment

Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and ensures every graduate moves on to attend college.

Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported.

Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.

Responsibilities

Responsible for full‑cycle recruitment.

Compile and maintain employee records including confidential and sensitive employee information.

Complete background checks for all employees.

Lead open enrollment and oversee benefit packages.

Analyze workforce data, staffing trends, employee relations issues, and organizational needs and develop recommendations supporting district goals and operational effectiveness.

Guide instructional staff through the New York State certification process.

Monitor compliance with federal and state employment laws, regulations, reporting requirements, Board policies, and administrative procedures.

Assist with implementation of wellness programs, benefits programs, employee engagement initiatives, and analyzing HR analytics.

Assist with compliance‑related matters.

Complete other duties as assigned by the Chief Talent Officer.

Skills & Qualifications

Graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required), with prior experience in a charter school environment (preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources or Recruitment experience.

Highly ethical professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

Ability to multitask, work collaboratively, and maintain focus in a fast‑paced environment.

Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. CPS offers a comprehensive benefits package. This is a twelve‑month, full‑time, exempt position.

Weekend or evening work and travel is required.

CPS is an equal opportunity employer.

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