HR Generalist

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

About City Garden Montessori :

CGMS exists to redefine education by developing the whole child in an excellent, inclusive Montessori school; to reimagine community by creating spaces and systems that help to restore our collective humanity; and to reinvigorate our world by creating a culture in which individuals and communities thrive without disparities or barriers to success.

CGMS has consistently been one of the highest-performing charter public schools in Missouri and has been recognized both locally and nationally for its excellent program, staff and community.

Mission & Core Values :

We achieve our mission by combining the Montessori Theory of Development, rigorous state standards and an Anti-Bias, Antiracism (ABAR) framework in an intentionally diverse school setting.

Position Overview :

Reporting to the Director of Talent & Culture, the HR Generalist will support the overall operations of Human Resources at City Garden, with a particular focus on recruitment and employee relations.

Responsibilities :

Recruitment & Hiring Process (40%) :

• Coordinates the logistics of hiring, including but not limited to : drafting job descriptions, posting open roles to our Careers page and ad sites, reviewing resumes and selecting candidates, conducting initial phone screens, serving as the main touchpoint for candidates through the interview process, drafting contracts and compensation packages based on salary schedule.
• Manages the full recruitment cycle across multiple roles involving multiple stakeholders at the same time, evaluating candidates, ensuring the interview process runs smoothly, candidates are thoughtfully stewarded through the process, and hiring goals are met in a timely manner.
• Conducts targeted, thoughtful candidate research and outreach when needed.
• Proactively maintains a pipeline of exceptional local and national talent by attending networking events, conferences, and offering informational conversations about City Garden even when not actively hiring for open positions.
• Takes initiative to stay updated on effective methods of recruitment and retention of school talent, particularly in the charter and Montessori spaces.
• Facilitates the decision-making process among stakeholders and hiring managers.

Employee Relations (35%) :

Other HR Activities (25%) :

as assigned by the Director of Talent & Culture.

Qualifications & Characteristics :

Required :

Preferred :

Compensation & Benefits :

This position offers a starting salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 per year as well as robust benefits, including medical, dental, pension (vested after five years), school admission preference (discounted preschool and before / after care), and 21 days annually of Sick Time / Personal Time Off, in addition to federal holidays and school breaks.

City Garden Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, City Garden Montessori School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. City Garden Montessori School also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.