About the Position
Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) a small diversebydesign charter school in the San Fernando Valley is seeking an experienced Human Resource Administrator to bridge the gap between administrative and staffing functions across their two campuses serving approximately 80 staff members. This strategic role will work collaboratively with the Business Manager while focusing on staff development recruitment and HR compliance.
Who We Are: A Charter School Dedicated to Global Citizenship
Multicultural Learning Center is fully committed to fostering a community of bilingual biliterate global citizens through projectbased learning and social justice initiatives. Our guiding pillars:
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Global Citizenry and Biliteracy
Social and Environmental Justice
SocialEmotional Competency
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Hiring
- Develop detailed job descriptions and maintain annual postings.
- Actively recruit source and screen candidates through MLCs internal systems and engagement with universities and community partners
- Conduct thorough reference checks for all prospective employees
- Serve as Custodian of Records for background checks and personnel files
- Create and implement comprehensive systems for training and onboarding
Staff Development & Performance Management
- Oversee MLCs evaluation systems and ensure timely implementation
- Support staff in executing performance improvement plans (PIPs) and disciplinary actions
- Develop Employee Modification plans as needed
- Assist with and review staff evaluations
Compliance & Administration
- Update MLCs Employee Handbook annually in collaboration with the COO
- Attend legal updates related to charter school employment laws
- Oversee ESSA Grid and District Personnel Compliance requirements
- Manage employee investigations respond to complaints and complete necessary followup
- Serve as point of contact for HRrelated legal compliance in collaboration with the Executive Director and legal counsel
Strategic Planning & Culture
- Develop and implement staff retention communications and activities
- Organize Staff Roundtables to encourage open dialogue and feedback
- Conduct routine campus walkthroughs to assess position needs
- Develop Personnel Budgets with the Executive Director and COO
- Evaluate health benefits packages annually and make recommendations
- Develop and implement Employee Pipeline programs including Teacher Residency and Tuition Assistance
- Provide annual salary evaluation and update scales
- Develop and maintain University Partnerships to recruit and engage in field work/student teaching programs.
Qualifications :
Required
- Experience in human resources preferably in an educational setting
- Strong understanding of what constitutes good teaching performance
- Ability to recruit and develop a teacher pipeline
- Experience with staff discipline and performance improvement plans
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with charter school operations
- Knowledge of HR compliance requirements for charter school
Preferred
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Background in educational leadership
- Experience supervising managers
- Track record of successful recruitment and retention strategies
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $70000 $85000 (DOE)
- 100 paid medical/dental for employees 50 for family
- Collaborative and missiondriven environment
Additional Information :
MLCs Board policy requires all staff to provide evidence of clearance with the Department of Justice and a current TB test.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime