Human Resource Manager

Tutu School Westport

Human Resource Manager

Westport, CT
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Flexible schedule

    About Us Tutu Collective Operations Inc. is a proud multi-unit franchisee of Tutu School. We currently operate 11 Tutu School locations across California, New York and Connecticut.

    About the Role

    The Human Resource Manager is the backbone of our people operations. You will take ownership of the “behind-the-scenes” HR functions that allow our studios and our team to thrive.

    You’ll bring structure, clarity, and consistency to how we hire, onboard, support, and manage our employees—primarily hourly, part-time team members—while ensuring compliance across multiple states.

    Why This Role Matters

    At Tutu School, our teachers and team members are at the heart of everything we do. This role ensures they are supported, cared for, and set up for success—while also strengthening the operational foundation of our growing organization.

    You will help us build not just a company, but a community.

    Responsibilities:

    Payroll & Compliance

    •	Own and manage payroll through Gusto (multi-state, hourly workforce)
    
    •	Review and approve payroll for accuracy, including timesheets, PTO, and adjustments
    
    •	Ensure compliance with state-specific labor laws (CA, NY, CT, MN, IA)
    
    •	Support workers’ compensation coordination and reporting
    

    Hiring & Recruiting

    •	Partner with studio leadership to identify hiring needs
    
    •	Post roles, screen candidates, and support interview processes
    
    •	Ensure a warm, thoughtful, and efficient candidate experience
    

    Onboarding & Employee Documentation

    •	Own onboarding processes for all new hires
    
    •	Ensure completion of all required documentation (I-9, W-4, state forms, etc.)
    
    •	Maintain clean, organized employee records across all locations
    
    •	Build and refine onboarding workflows and checklists
    

    Employee Relations & Performance

    •	Support directors/managers with performance conversations and documentation
    
    •	Guide employee relations matters with professionalism and care
    
    •	Help implement structured performance review processes
    
    •	Ensure consistent documentation across all employee situations
    

    Offboarding & Transitions

    •	Manage employee separations, including resignations and terminations
    
    •	Ensure compliant documentation and communication
    
    •	Coordinate final payroll and benefits considerations
    

    Process & Systems

    •	Build, refine, and maintain scalable HR processes as we grow
    
    •	Create consistency across multiple studios and leadership teams
    
    •	Help us move from reactive → proactive in people operations
    

    Qualifications:

    •	3–7+ years of HR or People Operations experience
    
    •	Experience supporting hourly, part-time employee populations
    
    •	Experience in a multi-unit business (required)
    
    •	Experience in a franchise environment (highly preferred)
    
    •	Familiarity with labor laws in California, Connecticut, New York, Minnesota, and Iowa
    
    •	Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
    
    •	Comfortable handling sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy
    
    •	Able to work independently and bring structure where it’s needed
    
    •	Experience with Gusto or similar payroll systems is a plus
    

    Position Details:

    •	Remote, with regular collaboration with leadership
    
    •	Candidates must be based in: California, Connecticut, New York, Minnesota, or Iowa
    
    •	Part-time (approximately 10-20 hours per month, flexible)
    
    •	Reports to: Owner / Director of Operations
    

    This is a remote position.

    All Tutu School® locations are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Franchisees, not Tutu School Franchises, LLC., are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual locations.