Bilingual Human Resources Manager

About Tierra Encantada

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides high-quality language immersion education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. At Tierra Encantada, we believe the earliest years should open a world of possibilities. As the Leader in Spanish Immersion Early Education®, we nurture the whole child through joyful play-based learning and a globally inspired culinary program featuring wholesome meals prepared from scratch each day. By fostering curiosity, confidence, cultural understanding, and healthy habits, we prepare children for a lifetime of learning while creating warm, engaging environments that families trust. Join us and be part of a mission-driven team that is committed to making a lasting impact-one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Position Overview

The HR Manager will support and lead core HR functions including employee relations, performance management, compliance, offboarding, training and development, and policy implementation. This role is a key people leader who will help build efficient HR processes as we grow, serve as a go-to resource for employees and managers, and partner closely with the CHRO to execute the HR roadmap. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like setting and is excited to help scale a mission-driven company.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Management

• Serve as the company's compliance lead, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Manage the company's compliance programs, including I-9 verification, EEO-1 reporting, and safety compliance.

• Oversee internal audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Monitor and interpret changes in labor laws, updating policies and procedures accordingly.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to center directors and corporate managers by providing guidance on employee relations, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.

• Conduct investigations and support resolution of employee concerns in a fair, compliant, and consistent manner.

• Lead day-to-day performance management and the annual performance review process for centers, with support from the Sr. HR Generalist.

Leave of Absence

• Build and maintain the LOA process, tools, and resources, and support the Sr. HR Generalist, who manages day-to-day leave administration.

• Help improve the LOA process, working closely with payroll and benefits administration and looking for ways to leverage efficiencies.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Leads and develops one direct report-a Sr. HR Generalist -and collaborates closely with additional team members across HR and operations.

• Work cross-functionally with payroll, licensing, training, and operations to support employee needs and organizational goals.

Training and Development

• Lead compliance-related training initiatives, including anti-discrimination, workplace safety, and ethics.
• Partner with the HR team to develop training programs that foster a culture of accountability and compliance.

Policy and Reporting

• Support the Chief Human Resources Officer in the creation, revision, and communication of HR policies and handbooks.
• Prepare compliance reports and audits for senior management, providing actionable insights.

Data & Metrics

• Track HR KPIs, identify trends, and provide data-driven insights to senior management.
• Use HR metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Workers' Compensation

• Oversee timely reporting of workplace injuries from centers, and manage claims from first report through closure in line with each state's filing deadlines and requirements.
• Run the return-to-work and transitional/modified-duty program, partnering with center directors to find suitable assignments that meet licensing ratios and the employee's restrictions.
• Coordinate workers' comp claims with FMLA, state paid leave, and ADA accommodation processes, working with payroll and benefits to keep pay, benefits continuation, and leave tracking accurate.
• Analyze claim trends, and partner on safety initiatives that reduce injuries and control the experience modification rate and premium costs.

Leadership and Special Projects

• Act as a subject matter expert on HR practices and compliance, advising managers and peers.
• Take on special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the CHRO.

Position Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and experience managing audits/investigations.
• Technological proficiency and familiarity with HRIS and timekeeping systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience in childcare, education, or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success in a high-growth, multi-site organization.

Physical Requirements

• This position will be sedentary for 50% of the time, but requires occasional movement round the office to access file cabinets and office supplies.
• Requires the ability to frequently walk, stand, climb stairs, crawl, sit, squat, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, and twist.
• Requires the ability to carry and lift 25 pounds or less, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, run short distances, and carry and lift 25 pounds or less.

Pay and Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position that works Monday-Friday at our headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

This position will be on-site 4 days per week, with 1 day per week remote. The starting pay for this position is between $105,000 and $125,000 depending on experience, education, and certifications and/or degrees.This position is eligible for a performance bonus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous PTO package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance bonus
• Discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment
• Company paid professional development

Additional Information About the Position

• Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting.
• Tierra Encantada is an E-verify employer.
• Tierra Encantada is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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