People Operations Associate

Start Date: ImmediateRole Type: Full-TimeLocation: Washington, DCFLSA Status: ExemptWHO WE AREDC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We're proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results-our students deserve our best We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve, which pushes us to reflect on questions such as: How can we facilitate our students' academic, social, and emotional development? How can we support our team members' professional growth and personal ability to do this work long-term? How can we engage our students' families as our own? While this work is hard, it's worth it - we believe in the transformative power of education, the can-do-it-ness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust Here's how we drive results: Rigorous academic focus. Our Preppies receive the highest level of academic preparation through standards-based instruction, daily targeted interventions, and meaningful assessments.Social-emotional learning. We have always had a dual mission of academic and social-emotional skill development. Our research-based SEL curriculum is integrated into daily instruction, helping students leverage their personal values to strengthen their self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision-making skills and create a school-wide culture of empathy and reflection.Commitment to reflection and refinement. Our results tell us that we are moving in the right direction, but there's further to go to ensure that every student receives a transformative education. As a team, we regularly reflect on our programmatic model to see what's working and where we can get better. Are you interested in learning more about the DC Prep Way? If so, check out our website to find out more about what we're working towards and how we're doing it.WHO YOU AREYou are passionate about the power of education and want to use your skills to support teachers to have positive outcomes on student achievement. As an HR professional, you don't work directly with students, but you can see that students are impacted positively when their teachers have access to excellent benefits support. This is where you come in-you are the behind the scenes person who ensures that every teacher and leader at DC Prep has the payroll and benefits support they need to stay focused on what matters most-our students. You are a clear and professional communicator. You understand that for many employees, asking questions about pay and benefits can feel intimidating. You are able to answer questions clearly by listening deeply and gathering relevant information to form a clear, concise response. You are highly-organized and know how to prioritize. Colleagues are always impressed by and commenting on how organized you are, and you value this about yourself because you know that the information you manage is highly sensitive and important. You are a rock. You're dependable above all else and always weather the storm. Your friends and colleagues know that you're the consistent, smiling face that they can look forward to seeing. You can easily handle everything that's thrown at you, and more. You love getting into the details. You believe that things should be done correctly the first time, especially when it comes to payroll and benefits. You want employees to feel confident that they are being compensated accurately and have systems in place to ensure that they are.Specific ResponsibilitiesHRIS & Benefits AdministrationManage employee profiles in DC Prep's Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and benefits management platformsPerform routine audits on HR/benefits data and correct deficiencies Reconcile benefits invoices to HRIS and benefits management platformsSupport end-users with systems access and usage of HR/benefits systemsPayroll Processing and ManagementConduct bi-weekly payroll review processes to reconcile HRIS data; update employee profiles to correct deficienciesPrepare non-recurring payroll items for import into payroll systemPrepare 403b retirement account deposit remittancesPerform periodic audits on employee tax configurations. Support employees to update configuration as neededSupport DC Prep's Finance Team with timesheet processing inquiriesTimesheet ManagementUnderstand DC Prep's timekeeping policies and procedures. Serve as a resource, partner, and accountability check for timesheet managers.Audit timesheets weekly; work with timesheet managers to correct deficienciesHR Customer SupportAnswer questions via helpdesk software about payroll, taxes, W4s, direct deposit, UKG & benefit system loginsSupport onboarding of new employeesAttend annual new teacher orientation and instructional team preservice training as well as ongoing midyear new hire orientations. Support Associate Director of People Operations with HR and benefit orientation sessions.Manage new hire operations in UKG and benefits management platformsSupport Finance Team with HR data collections for annual auditsArchive and catalog Performance Evaluation data and recordsRespond to general reporting requests from government entities such as Census Bureau, OSHAMaintain general (non-medical) personnel filesRespond to SIDES/UI inquiriesManage distribution of W2 Tax formsQualificationsExperience in urban public school system or charter school with a record of high student achievement desiredPrevious experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and/or payroll processing, and/or benefits management platforms highly preferredExperience with UKG Pro and/or UKG Ready preferredBachelor's degree requiredVery strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailThe ability to maintain strict confidentiality in regard to work performedA solutions-oriented mindset The ability to handle calmly and efficiently situations, ranging from routine to emergencyHighly Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets2+ years of relevant experience preferredAdditional RequirementsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. All of these physical requirements should be able to be performed with clarity, coherence and connectedness to DC Prep's vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of timeMust be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipmentAbility to handle potential high stress conditionsJOIN USDo you believe that Learning Has No Limits? Are you eager to join a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community of educators? Are you committed to growing your strengths as an educator through individualized professional development and coaching? Apply todayWe're an equal opportunity employer and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.