Human Resources Associate

Inspire Early Education is a leading provider of nursery, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs across the United States. With over 70 schools nationwide, we are committed to nurturing curiosity, inspiring growth, and building strong educational foundations for children.

The HR Associate plays a key role in supporting Inspire’s employees and leaders while ensuring HR operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role combines hands-on administrative responsibilities with opportunities to partner on employee relations, making it ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in HR while contributing meaningfully from day one. The HR Associate will be a trusted resource for employees, a reliable support to the HR Manager, and a collaborative partner to school leaders across the country.

This is a remote position available to candidates located in Ohio or Pennsylvania

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Support and Relations
  • Serve as point of contact for employee inquiries about HR policies
  • Partner with Directors to manage teacher-level employee relations, performance issues, and compliance with company policies
  • Escalate complex or sensitive matters appropriately to the HR Manager
• Process Employee Changes in HR Information System (ADP)
  • Manage new hire onboarding paperwork, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Execute termination process in ADP ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Process employee changes (e.g., promotions, status updates) in ADP
  • Maintain complete and up-to-date employee records in ADP
• Ad Hoc HR Administrative Support
  • Provide administrative support for HR-related initiatives and projects
  • Assist the HR Manager with audits, reporting, and compliance activities
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience

Qualifications

Experience

• 1+ years of HR experience or a degree/certification in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field
• Experience in Early Childhood Education or another front-line, people-centered field preferred

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (ADP preferred) a plus

Competencies

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills
• Relationship-builder who earns trust and credibility quickly
• High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality

EEO Statement

Inspire Early Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Requirements

Occasional travel (approximately 6 trips per year) to schools across the United States to build relationships and support field teams