Oakwood School
Description
The Human Resources Generalist reports to the Director of Human Resources. They work together in providing Human Resources services to the faculty and staff at Oakwood School. This individual must have experience in recruitment, retention, legal compliance, onboarding, offboarding, workers compensation, benefits, employee relations, employment practices and creating policies and procedures.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3-5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Prior experience with Paycom is preferred but not required
Knowledge of best practices and methodology related to the operations of a Human Resources Department; understanding principles of benefits administration, recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee relations, and labor laws
Excellent problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills
Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information and/or situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Key Responsibilities
Ensures HR policies and compliance are applied consistently, comprehensively, and that proper documentation is maintained
Guarantees that the information in the HRIS system is up to date and accurate
Maintains and updates all electronic employee personnel files
Advises supervisors and employees on policies and procedures related to personnel management; providing recommendations for training or additional actions as needed
Partners with the finance team on all payroll and benefit invoice reconciliation matters
Administers employee claims for workers compensation and unemployment
Manages the leaves of absence process from start to finish; ensures all LOA documents are complete, and letters have been sent to employees
Serves as a point of contact for employee questions or complaints, including HR policies, benefits, payroll questions, time off requests, etc.
Oversees the onboarding process for all employees; works with the Director of Human Resources on setting up New Hire Orientation
Updates job descriptions on a regular basis with the direct supervisor’s input to ensure compliance and accuracy
Collaborates with supervisors to post positions, recruit, interview, select and hire staff through the ATS
Assists the Director of Human Resources with administering the employee benefit programs and provides guidance to employees with enrollment and other benefit questions
Works with the Director of Human Resources to conduct initial investigations and provide resolution
Assists in communications between employees and supervisors; provides guidance with all of the steps in the disciplinary action process when necessary
Advises supervisors and employees on policies and procedures related to personnel management; providing recommendations for training or additional actions as needed
Assists Payroll Staff in the preparation, tracking and reporting for semi‑monthly payroll; provides backup to the Payroll staff member and processes payroll when needed
Manages employee exit/termination process; conducts and participates in all exit interviews
Assists the Director of Human Resources in ensuring that the employees are current with Workplace Violence, Harassment, and Mandated Reporter trainings; follows up to ensure compliance when necessary
Helps with gathering all necessary information for Independent School surveys, Workers Compensation audits, and 403b audits
Partners with the Director of Human Resources on additional human resources projects as needed
Additional duties may be assigned
Physical Demands While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job‑related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.
Salary Range Salary Range:
$72,500-$82,500
Oakwood School is a K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951. The school has remained faithful to its original mission ever since: to create a diverse educational environment where young people are partners with the adults who teach them and learn from them; where the best means of preparing students for the future is to immerse them in the present; where a healthy learning environment requires joy and humor as well as rigorous intensity; and where students’ intellectual and aesthetic depth – along with their capacity for empathy and moral courage – emerge out of authentic engagement with their teachers, one another, and the world around them.
Oakwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce. With purpose, Oakwood celebrates and affirms diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, faith, family structure, socioeconomic background, age, and ability.
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Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 3-5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Prior experience with Paycom is preferred but not required
Knowledge of best practices and methodology related to the operations of a Human Resources Department; understanding principles of benefits administration, recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee relations, and labor laws
Excellent problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills
Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information and/or situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Key Responsibilities
Ensures HR policies and compliance are applied consistently, comprehensively, and that proper documentation is maintained
Guarantees that the information in the HRIS system is up to date and accurate
Maintains and updates all electronic employee personnel files
Advises supervisors and employees on policies and procedures related to personnel management; providing recommendations for training or additional actions as needed
Partners with the finance team on all payroll and benefit invoice reconciliation matters
Administers employee claims for workers compensation and unemployment
Manages the leaves of absence process from start to finish; ensures all LOA documents are complete, and letters have been sent to employees
Serves as a point of contact for employee questions or complaints, including HR policies, benefits, payroll questions, time off requests, etc.
Oversees the onboarding process for all employees; works with the Director of Human Resources on setting up New Hire Orientation
Updates job descriptions on a regular basis with the direct supervisor’s input to ensure compliance and accuracy
Collaborates with supervisors to post positions, recruit, interview, select and hire staff through the ATS
Assists the Director of Human Resources with administering the employee benefit programs and provides guidance to employees with enrollment and other benefit questions
Works with the Director of Human Resources to conduct initial investigations and provide resolution
Assists in communications between employees and supervisors; provides guidance with all of the steps in the disciplinary action process when necessary
Advises supervisors and employees on policies and procedures related to personnel management; providing recommendations for training or additional actions as needed
Assists Payroll Staff in the preparation, tracking and reporting for semi‑monthly payroll; provides backup to the Payroll staff member and processes payroll when needed
Manages employee exit/termination process; conducts and participates in all exit interviews
Assists the Director of Human Resources in ensuring that the employees are current with Workplace Violence, Harassment, and Mandated Reporter trainings; follows up to ensure compliance when necessary
Helps with gathering all necessary information for Independent School surveys, Workers Compensation audits, and 403b audits
Partners with the Director of Human Resources on additional human resources projects as needed
Additional duties may be assigned
Physical Demands While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job‑related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.
Salary Range Salary Range:
$72,500-$82,500
Oakwood School is a K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951. The school has remained faithful to its original mission ever since: to create a diverse educational environment where young people are partners with the adults who teach them and learn from them; where the best means of preparing students for the future is to immerse them in the present; where a healthy learning environment requires joy and humor as well as rigorous intensity; and where students’ intellectual and aesthetic depth – along with their capacity for empathy and moral courage – emerge out of authentic engagement with their teachers, one another, and the world around them.
Oakwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce. With purpose, Oakwood celebrates and affirms diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, faith, family structure, socioeconomic background, age, and ability.
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