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Manager of HR, Finance and Operations

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior

Description The Manager of HR, Finance and Operations is responsible for all leadership and management related to running the business of the school, including financial management, regulatory compliance, human resources…

Skills: Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Facilities Management, Regulatory Compliance, Payroll Processing

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Manager of HR, Finance and Operations

Namaste Charter School

Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Health Insurance, 401k
  • Posted 14d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Manager of HR, Finance and Operations leads the business operations of the school, overseeing financial management, human resources, and facilities. This role serves as a key liaison between the school and various stakeholders while reporting directly to the School Principal.

Requirements

The candidate must be able to coordinate with outsourced finance teams to manage budgets, payroll, and audits. They are also required to oversee HR compliance, employee benefits, and the maintenance of school grounds and buildings.

Full job description

Description

The Manager of HR, Finance and Operations is responsible for all leadership and management related to running the business of the school, including financial management, regulatory compliance, human resources, facilities management, and other duties as assigned. The  Manager of HR, Finance and Operations is a leadership role reporting to the School Principal. The Manager serves as a liaison between the school and various stakeholders.

Requirements

Accounting and Finance

  • Coordinate and facilitate with the outsourced Finance Team to ensure all school obligations and activities relating to accounting and financial management including:
    • Collect, distribute and circulate as needed, vendor purchase orders, invoices, credit card receipts etc. to obtain timely review and approval of all school purchases and expenditures
    • Collaborate with the office team to reconcile received student fees and donation checks, prepare the deposit, and deliver it to the bank.
    • Coordinate monthly virtual meetings with the outsourced Finance Team, the Principal, and the Finance Committee to review month-end financial reports and identify key trends.
    • Manage and track all school events and non-personnel  spending to stay within budget
  • Facilitate information gathering needed for completion of 1099s and W-9s from all contractors 
  • Review any IDES claims received and follow up as needed
  • Manage annual business insurance renewals.
  • Coordinate and manage outsourced Finance Team. This includes the annual budget process, reporting, contract renewals, audit, and CTPF pension contributions etc. 
  • Responsible for the successful execution of Board meeting logistics. Key duties include ensuring meeting agendas are posted by the designated due date, ordering dinner for attendees, securing lobby coverage, and overseeing the physical setup of the meeting space.

Human Resources

  • Manage all aspects of contract and interface with the Finance Team who process payroll and the Benefits Liaison for Employee Benefits Administration.  Oversee the annual open enrollment process for benefits.
  • Review  all  staff timecards, time off requests and bi-weekly payroll processing
  • Coordinate information sharing with the outsourced Finance Team and process payroll.
  • Maintenance and update personnel files
  • Facilitate New Staff Onboarding including managing all background checks, as well as support Staff separations by drafting and reviewing all corresponding documentation.
  • Manage and oversee annual Employee Handbook so it remains current. Obtain legal feedback to ensure compliance and share with staff annually or as needed.
  • Oversee flow of information to staff regarding Employee Health Insurance, 401k program and other employee benefits
  • In privity with the School Principal, coordinate activities of legal counsel relating to HR Matters
  • Collaborate with the Principal to schedule and coordinate disciplinary meetings, and manage all subsequent follow-up communications.

Facility Management

  • Over see that the Facilities Team  ensure a safe, clean and fully functioning school building and grounds, ensure the timely maintenance of  a safe, clean, and fully operational school building and grounds, ensuring all work orders are completed efficiently and on schedule
  • Collaborate with Compliance & Administration Manager to review the annual vendor contract for food services
  • Enhance and maintain positive working relationships with CPS and third-party service providers and facilitate the delivery of timely, high quality, professional services

Related keywords

AccountingFinanceHuman ResourcesFacilities ManagementRegulatory CompliancePayrollBenefits AdministrationBudgeting1099sW-9sIDES ClaimsBusiness InsuranceEmployee HandbookOnboardingCPSVendor Contracts

About Namaste Charter School

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Educating children from the inside out

Industry
Education Management
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
663

Serving Kindergarten-8th grade students in Chicago since 2004, our groundbreaking educational model combines health, wellness, and academic rigor. We instill lifelong success in a peaceful environment. Located in Chicago's McKinley Park Neighborhood, on the under-resourced southwest side, Namaste serves 480 students, the majority of whom come from low-income families and lack access to high-quality educational opportunities. At Namaste, there is no tuition or selection criteria; admission is by blind lottery. Families are fully engaged in regular healthy initiatives, including nutrition workshops. • A model for schools nationwide, hosting over 250 educators annually to share best practices • One of two schools awarded the U.S. Department of Education’s Dissemination grant For more information about Namaste Charter School, please visit www.facebook.com/namastecharterschool and www.namastecharterschool.org.

Offices: 3737 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60609, US

Charter SchoolChildhood ObesityChildren's HealthUrban EducationChicago EducationHolistic learningDual Language Spanish ImmersionHigher Student AchievementBlind Lottery EnrollmentCollaboration and Peace
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About Namaste Charter School

LinkedInVisit site

Educating children from the inside out

Industry
Education Management
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
663

Serving Kindergarten-8th grade students in Chicago since 2004, our groundbreaking educational model combines health, wellness, and academic rigor. We instill lifelong success in a peaceful environment. Located in Chicago's McKinley Park Neighborhood, on the under-resourced southwest side, Namaste serves 480 students, the majority of whom come from low-income families and lack access to high-quality educational opportunities. At Namaste, there is no tuition or selection criteria; admission is by blind lottery. Families are fully engaged in regular healthy initiatives, including nutrition workshops. • A model for schools nationwide, hosting over 250 educators annually to share best practices • One of two schools awarded the U.S. Department of Education’s Dissemination grant For more information about Namaste Charter School, please visit www.facebook.com/namastecharterschool and www.namastecharterschool.org.

Offices: 3737 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60609, US

Charter SchoolChildhood ObesityChildren's HealthUrban EducationChicago EducationHolistic learningDual Language Spanish ImmersionHigher Student AchievementBlind Lottery EnrollmentCollaboration and Peace
View all jobs at Namaste Charter School

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