Human Resources Associate - Campus

Discovery Health Sciences Schools is currently seeking a full-time HR Associate to join our growing team!

Discovery Schools opened their doors in Jefferson Parish in 2013 as a K-12 charter school created to give families choice in public education. Discovery has grown to a network of 3 schools with a Health Sciences mission. Across our four campuses in Kenner and Metairie and Baton Rouge our 400+ teachers/staff serve over 3,000 students in Pre‑K‑12th grade. Discovery prides itself on its excellent academic record and strong school culture.

The mission of Discovery Health Sciences Schools is to provide a rigorous learning environment where students achieve academically, develop intellectual curiosity, and practice environmental responsibility while exploring health and science topics and careers.

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery School is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Human Resources Associate to support the campus with day‑to‑day human resources operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth school operations by managing teacher attendance, coordinating classroom coverage and guest teacher services, and assisting with a wide range of HR‑related matters. The ideal candidate is an independent worker who demonstrates initiative, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Serve as a point of contact for staff regarding HR questions and procedures
• Support communication between school leadership, HR department, and staff
• Assist the Principal with HR‑related matters, including employee documentation, onboarding support, and compliance tracking
• Track and monitor teacher and staff attendance
• Assist with coordinating classroom coverage and manage the guest teacher program
• Communicate promptly with guest teachers, staff, and administrators to ensure instructional continuity
• Maintain attendance logs and reports for administrative review
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation related to HR and staffing
• Support school leadership with scheduling, follow‑ups, and task completion
• Identify operational needs and take initiative to resolve issues proactively
• Ensure deadlines are met and tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
• Additional duties as assigned

• Previous experience in HR, school administration, or an educational setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience with attendance tracking or guest teacher management systems
• Familiarity with HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

• Proactive problem‑solver with a strong sense of responsibility
• Dependable, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative team member who can also work independently
• Committed to supporting a positive school culture