Associate, People Operations

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

About the Role

Success Academy is seeking a People Operations Associate to join our HR Team, reporting to the Lead, People Operations. This role plays a key part in supporting the employee lifecycle and ensuring an excellent employee experience through efficient execution of administrative tasks and HR processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the team’s success in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on consistent professional communication, quick responsiveness, independence, and exceptional team-work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries via the ticketing system, triaging requests to appropriate teams or providing accurate responses using templates, policies, and your knowledge base.
• Supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including pre-employment processes (e.g., background checks, fingerprinting), onboarding logistics (e.g., catering, attendance tracking), and internal mobility (e.g., HRIS updates for transfers, title changes, or compensation adjustments).
• Assisting with maintaining and updating the Workday HCM system, ensuring accuracy and consistency in employee data.
• Assisting with data entry for annual HR processes such as promotions, school transfers, and compensation reviews.
• Supporting in the preparation of reports for various organizational needs and assisting with compliance-related documentation.
• Providing clear and helpful information to managers and staff regarding HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure seamless execution of onboarding activities and HR-related events.
• Maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive employee information with the highest level of integrity. 

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in an administrative, operations, or customer service role in HR or a similar field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral), with a focus on providing a positive employee experience.
• Have extraordinarily high standards for the quality of work and a reflex to improve at every turn.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Experience with any of the following systems is a plus: Workday HCM, ServiceNow, Dado.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and care.
• Tech savvy and quick to adapt to new systems and technologies.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:

• Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.

This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday.

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.