Roessel Joy
A well-established, mission-driven educational institution is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions as the standalone HR professional on campus. This newly created role will partner closely with the Business Office and senior leadership to support faculty, staff, and operations across the organization.
About the Role The HR Manager will oversee the full scope of Human Resources, including onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, policy updates, compliance, leave management, and acting as a backup to payroll. This position reports directly to the President and plays a key role in ensuring a positive employee experience and a compliant, well-structured HR function.
Key Responsibilities Human Resources Operations
Serve as the primary HR contact for all employees and department leaders
Lead onboarding and offboarding processes across all departments
Manage background checks (CORI, SORI, fingerprinting) and review results with leadership
Maintain, update, and roll out HR policies and the employee handbook
Oversee performance evaluation processes, employee relations, and corrective actions
Prepare offer letters, compensation benchmarking, and HR reporting
Benefits Administration
Oversee benefit programs, including eligibility, enrollment, communication, and vendor relations
Manage annual Open Enrollment and negotiations with benefit providers
Handle required filings (ACA, HIRD, PCORI) and workers’ comp audits
Leave Administration
Coordinate FMLA, LOA, maternity/paternity leave, workers’ compensation, and related claims
Administer 403(b) retirement plan contributions and updates
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (HR or Accounting preferred)
6+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong knowledge of compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations
ADP Workforce Now and education-sector experience preferred
Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to work onsite full-time and thrive in a fast-paced, community-oriented environment
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Human Resources
Industries Education
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
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About the Role The HR Manager will oversee the full scope of Human Resources, including onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, policy updates, compliance, leave management, and acting as a backup to payroll. This position reports directly to the President and plays a key role in ensuring a positive employee experience and a compliant, well-structured HR function.
Key Responsibilities Human Resources Operations
Serve as the primary HR contact for all employees and department leaders
Lead onboarding and offboarding processes across all departments
Manage background checks (CORI, SORI, fingerprinting) and review results with leadership
Maintain, update, and roll out HR policies and the employee handbook
Oversee performance evaluation processes, employee relations, and corrective actions
Prepare offer letters, compensation benchmarking, and HR reporting
Benefits Administration
Oversee benefit programs, including eligibility, enrollment, communication, and vendor relations
Manage annual Open Enrollment and negotiations with benefit providers
Handle required filings (ACA, HIRD, PCORI) and workers’ comp audits
Leave Administration
Coordinate FMLA, LOA, maternity/paternity leave, workers’ compensation, and related claims
Administer 403(b) retirement plan contributions and updates
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required (HR or Accounting preferred)
6+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong knowledge of compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations
ADP Workforce Now and education-sector experience preferred
Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to work onsite full-time and thrive in a fast-paced, community-oriented environment
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Human Resources
Industries Education
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
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