HR & Talent Manager

Talent & HR Manager

Location: Elmhurst, Queens, NY (Hybrid)

Start Date: Immediate

About Forte Preparatory Academy

Forte Preparatory Academy is a growing 5-12 public charter school network in Queens, NY, serving primarily students of color and first-generation college students. We combine rigorous academics with a supportive, sustainable staff culture. As we expand, we are strengthening our talent and HR systems to ensure every staff member has a consistent, high-quality experience.

Position Summary

The Talent & HR Manager leads the day-to-day HR and talent operations across our middle and high school campuses. This role is the first point of contact for staff HR questions and ensures that recruitment, onboarding, benefits and leave processes, evaluations, and offboarding run smoothly.

This is an execution-focused role for someone who loves systems, details, communication, and supporting people. The position works closely with school leaders, the operations team, and our external PEO (Extensis). Regular on-campus presence at both campuses is required; remote work flexibility is available for computer-based tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the applicant tracking system (Greenhouse), job postings, and candidate pipelines

• Conduct initial phone screens and represent Forte Prep's mission and culture

• Schedule interviews, demo lessons, and candidate visits

• Maintain accurate candidate records and track pipelines

• Partner with hiring managers on timelines and selection processes

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Execute all new hire onboarding steps (fingerprinting, certification checks, benefits setup, systems access)

• Ensure timely completion of documents and compliance tasks

• Lead offboarding processes including exit interviews, PEO notifications, and deprovisioning

HR Administration & Leave Management

• Serve as first-line support for HR questions (benefits, PTO, policies)

• Manage PTO and leave systems; ensure correct accruals and approvals

• Coordinate all leaves of absence with Extensis and maintain a leave/staffing calendar

• Support benefits administration and annual open enrollment

• Complete HR data pulls and reporting requirements

Employee Relations Intake & Documentation

• Serve as a neutral intake for HR-appropriate concerns

• Document issues, escalate when appropriate, and ensure consistent follow-up

Evaluation & Records Management

• Track performance evaluation deadlines and completion

• Maintain accurate personnel files (digital/physical)

• Monitor certification timelines and notify staff/managers

Systems & PEO Partnership

• Maintain accuracy across ATS, HRIS, and internal trackers

• Create clear guides and FAQs for HR systems

• Coordinate with Extensis on benefits, leave approvals, ADA-related documentation, and policy questions

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5+ years of HR, talent, or people operations experience

• Experience running HR/talent processes end-to-end

• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain policies clearly and empathetically

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Comfort navigating multiple systems and keeping data consistent

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

• Commitment to an anti-racist, student-centered public education mission

Preferred

• Experience in K-12 education or NYC charter schools

• Experience with Greenhouse or similar ATS

• Experience working with PEOs (Extensis, JustWorks, etc.)

• Familiarity with NYS/NYC certification processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Paid time off and paid parental leave

• Professional development opportunities

• Hybrid schedule with weekly on-campus presence

Apply Now

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the role and alignment with Forte Prep's mission. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Forte Preparatory Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.