At New Story, we believe every child has incredible potential. Guided by our values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and supportiveness, we deliver individualized education and therapeutic support that transforms lives. Join our team and make a lasting impact.
This is a remote-based role, designed for a candidate who lives in the Greater Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati area (or nearby) and enjoys being out in the schools. You’ll build strong relationships and provide hands-on HR support through a regular cadence of onsite visits across our Ohio locations. While you will have flexibility to work from home, this role is most successful for someone who thrives on in-person connection and can travel locally/regionally as needed to support staff and students.
What You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
Minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience
Broad HR expertise across employee relations, performance management, engagement, and talent development
Strong working knowledge of state and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements
Experience using an HRIS platform and strong proficiency with the MS Office suite
What You'll Do
Coach leaders on performance improvement, documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution
Lead highly sensitive employee relations investigations with sound interviewing and documentation practices
Serve as a field-based HR partner across multiple school locations with regular onsite presence
Manage complex cases with discretion, strong organization, and effective prioritization
Build trusted, collaborative relationships while applying policy fairly and escalating issues when appropriate
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
New Story is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
- Minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience
- Broad HR expertise across employee relations, performance management, engagement, and talent development
- Strong working knowledge of state and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements
- Experience using an HRIS platform
- Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to live in or near the Greater Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati area
- Ability to travel locally or regionally and maintain regular onsite presence across Ohio locations
New Story Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about New Story and has not been reviewed or approved by New Story.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options (medical, dental, vision) are consistently described as part of a comprehensive package, with some noting strong coverage and access. Feedback suggests health insurance begins shortly after hire in some cases and is appreciated by full-time staff.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is regularly listed, with one source citing a company match and immediate vesting. This indicates meaningful long-term financial support for employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, PTO, school breaks, and in some cases unlimited PTO or sabbaticals are highlighted across materials. Being paid during standard holiday breaks or snow days is viewed positively by some staff.
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What We Do
New Story is a national network of over 75 schools and clinics serving more than 5,000 students and clients. Their mission is to provide the essential education, therapy, and support needed for children and young adults to thrive, offering tailored academic and therapeutic programs specifically designed for students facing social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
