People Operations Specialist - Upbring

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and empower others to do the same. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for the children and families we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

What You'll Do

The People Operations (PO) Specialist leads people operations activities related to the life cycle of an Upbring Warrior from hire to retire for the non-federal programs. To ensure compliance with the Agency and its licensing, the People Operations Specialist is responsible for providing oversight to current and future warrior files, agency audits, onboarding/orientation, employee relations processes. The PO Specialist manages multiple projects independently while maintaining and upholding confidential documentation and information. This includes areas related to recruiting, recordkeeping, and other People Operations issues or tasks assigned.

• Manages People Operations related activities for assigned program(s); including but not limited to new hire pre-employment, background checks, pre-employment verification, pre-employment drug screenings, health and wellness audits, I-9 verification, record keeping, tracking, and new employee orientation
• Responsible for timely and accurate data entry of new hires, transfers, status changes and voluntary separations
• Update and maintain an accurate tracker of all program staff for assigned programs to track pre-employment process, onboarding through 90-days, separations, and regular audits to ensure data and process integrity
• Maintain and audit employee files, records, and information in strict confidentiality, to ensure compliance
• People and Culture team liaison for annual policy acknowledgements for assigned programs
• People and Culture team liaison for annual MVR checks for assigned programs
• Responsible for coding of People Operations invoices
• Assist with annual projects such as driving record checks and other compliance
• Responsible for monthly notification to supervisors of past due employee performance evaluations
• Other duties or projects as assigned by Corporate People Operations

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) years of human resource experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), ATS and HRIS systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education sector with public, private and/or Headquarters programs
• Current professional HR certification issued by HRCI (PHR or SPHR) or SHRM (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
• Bilingual Spanish speaking/writing

Perks at Upbring:

• Competitive PTO & 10 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance & more!
• 403b
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
• Gym Memberships

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 10%

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging  

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.