Educator Human Resources Generalist

Educator Human Resources Generalist

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Type: People Partnering

Workplace: hybrid

Category: America

Job Description:

Role Basics

Job Title: Educator Human Resources Generalist

Location: LA (Hybrid - in office 3 times a week in Culver City)

Job Type: Full time, permanent 

Salary: 59K- 66K USD (based on experience)

Reports to: Burgundie Montoya 

About the Role

As an Educator HR Generalist, you will serve as a trusted partner to thousands of educators within the Zen Educate community. This unique role blends essential HR functions with a hands-on focus on our orientation and training programs to ensure our educators are prepared, safe, and empowered to deliver the best possible outcomes for their students.

You will be at the forefront of the educator experience, balancing high-impact onboarding with the behind-the-scenes HR operations that maintain our high standards for safety and compliance. We are looking for a resourceful, independent problem-solver who is ready to scale alongside a fast-paced, high-growth tech startup.

About Zen Educate

Zen Educate is a technology company that matches schools with temporary educator staff. Our mission is to change the world of education recruitment. Schools spend over $9bn a year on temporary educators, with over $2bn per year of that spent on fees that take money out of the education system. By leveraging the latest technology, we purpose built a platform that helps schools to pay less while educators earn more.

We want students to have access to the best education possible, and we go the extra mile to find, onboard, match, and coach incredible educators that deeply care about their students. We wake up every day on a mission to care more. We care more about our schools. And we care more about our educators. 

This is your chance to make a difference and join a high growth tech startup on the ground floor. We are a collaborative company, and the career growth opportunities are endless if you are someone willing to dive in, be entrepreneurial, and do whatever is needed to get the job done. We are passionate about learning and development, and will invest in both your personal and professional growth.

We have recently raised our Series B funding of $37mil, the largest round in European EdTech last year. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and be part of a high growth start-up that is expanding rapidly in the UK and US markets!

What You’ll Be Doing

Educator Training & Development

• Training support: Support and facilitate educator training programs designed to help our educators work successfully with their Zen team and thrive within various school environments.

• Training development: With the support of senior members of the team contribute to the development of new and existing educator training programs. 

HR Operations & Administration

• Direct Educator Support: Support educators directly by answering queries through the educator human resource email inbox and phone line. 

• Administration Support: Support the team with a variety of administrative activities such as information collection, unemployment claim processing, garnishment processing and more. 

• Complex Problem Solving: Play a supporting role in employee relations escalations - helping to conduct discovery and documentation as needed.  

Innovate & Collaborate

• Team problem solving & strategy: Actively engage in expanding the impact of the educator HR team at Zen Educate by participating in brainstorming sessions, proactively bringing forth ideas and feedback and investing in relationship building outside of the educator HR team. 

What We’re Looking For

• The Right Background: Ideally we are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience working in education in an instructional / teaching role. Applicants who have SPED experience will be prioritized. Experience in previous HR roles is also an asset but not a requirement. 

• Skills: The successful candidate will possess basic technical proficiency in creating engaging training decks using Google Slides or similar presentation software. Additionally, you should be a confident communicator with the ability to deliver effective presentations and facilitate online and in person training sessions for diverse audiences.

• Training Savvy: Experience in training and development is ideal but not required. 

• The Startup Mindset: You thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and enjoy building from scratch

• Operational Excellence: You possess extraordinary organizational skills and an eagle eye for detail.

• Mission-Driven: A deep, genuine passion for improving the U.S. education system and a commitment to keeping children safe.

Growth & Development

By joining the Educator HR team, you are entering one of Zen Educate’s newest and most dynamic functions. We are looking for people who see challenges as opportunities to step up and build lasting solutions.

To support your growth, our leadership team provides consistent feedback, regular coaching sessions, and a collaborative team network. This environment empowers you to solve complex problems at Zen that, in turn, help address broader challenges within the education sector. We invest deeply in our people and are fully committed to helping you reach your long-term career goals.

Team & Culture

We are a mission-driven team that balances the fast-paced energy of a high-growth startup with a deep, "care more" approach toward our schools and educators. In our Culver City office, you will work side-by-side with your manager, Burgundie, and collaborate in person with our Account Management teams to drive educator success. While you will primarily connect virtually with the broader HR team in other cities, our local culture thrives on radical collaboration and the entrepreneurial spirit needed to build lasting solutions. We prioritize transparent feedback and continuous professional development, ensuring you are fully supported as we scale across the U.S. market.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO + 8 days of paid sick leave + US Federal holidays + option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year

• Quarterly social budget 

• Health insurance