Human Resource Manager

Location

Santa Rosa, California

Location

Full Time

Location

$65-$85K Annually

Human Resource Manager

Job Category:  Administration

Opening Statement

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is seeking a Human Resource Manager to join our administration team. The HR Manager is responsible for managing and/or coordinating the HR procedures within the governance structure of the school; this position works to maintain confidentiality and compliance with all regulatory requirements pertaining to employment law and records management and plays a key role in consulting with, and creating and implementing HR procedures for the Board, Core Groups and Director.

About

Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm serves nearly 300 students from five different counties north of the San Francisco Bay in Preschool- G12. A highly committed and experienced faculty is supported by a long-tenured and efficient Operational Staff and active Board of Directors. Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm also enjoys an enthusiastic and generous parent community.

Essential Job Duties

Primary Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Payroll

  • Manage payroll process, including, but not limited to: managing/updating employee payroll accounts; processing employee payroll; managing all deductions as necessary; complete payroll audit worksheets each payroll; distribute payroll checks; create and maintain payroll calendar.

Benefits

  • Manage health and dental benefits, and long-term disability plan: oversee open enrollment periods, manage ongoing changes of coverage, including COBRA accounts, and provide employee support; resolve health insurance claim issues for employees as appropriate (refer to Basic Plus as necessary); offer periodic cost-benefit analysis of SWSFs benefit package (medical, dental, retirement) to finance committee; may include managing plan changes/consultants/TPAs, etc.;
  • Manage SWSF 401(k) Retirement Plan: enrollment, coordinate training, payroll deductions, non-elective contribution management, Plan reporting.

Personnel

  • In coordination with department heads, Core Groups, and the Director, update job descriptions;
  • With the Director, coordinate operations staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring/terminations; assure onboarding/offboarding with appropriate department; consult as requested with Core Groups for faculty hiring/termination processes; (Core Groups onboard and offboard faculty);
  • Process new personnel: hiring paperwork/benefits/trainings; notify all relevant staff of new-hire needs (assign email and computer logins, mailbox, key(s) etc.);
  • Prepare Letters of Employment to include salary worksheets; coordinate with Core Groups to confirm FTE calculations/assignments;
  • Maintain/update school personnel policy documentation including preparation and distribution of Employee Handbook;
  • Maintain confidential personnel files;
  • Track and process employee absences (sick or vacation); manage employee leave of absences: inform employees of their rights; support employees through process; update payroll system/employee database accordingly;
  • Coordinate process for evaluation and review of Ops staff.

Administrative

  • Audit and track monthly accounts payable: medical and dental insurance reconciliation worksheets; employee Medicare premiums; long-term disability insurance; DOJ fingerprints; new-employee medical examinations/tests; job posting advertisements; state/county licenses, etc.;
  • Manage Child Care Licensing: audits, personnel requirements, implement new requirements;
  • Manage Workers’ Compensation claim process: support/educate employees about process and required actions; communicate with insurance companies and ensure proper documentation is submitted and maintained;
  • Produce/provide reports as required (Workers’ Compensation quarterly reports; verifications of employment; EDD reports/information; retirement plan census, testing, and profit sharing report; annual surveys, etc.);
  • Coordinate annual training and ensure personnel are current with state and federal training requirements (CPR, First Aid, Harassment Prevention, Mandatory Reporter, etc.);
  • Ensure legal compliance with local, state and federal regulations; update and maintains all state and federal mandated workplace postings, as they pertain to a private school;
  • Develop/recommend HR policies as needed and ensure all policies are applied consistently; 
  • Consult with legal counsel and/or HR experts as necessary;
  • Provide a safe and confidential (to the degree legally allowed) space for employees to express concerns, and problem-solve as requested;
  • Investigate personnel complaints, including employee interviews.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR or administration;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills;
  • Knowledge of, and proficiency with web-based systems, Microsoft and Google Workspace;
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work without supervision;
  • Highly organized and detail oriented;
  • High degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Employment Details

Salary and Benefits: The salary range is $65K-$85K (annually), depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental coverage, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, 90% tuition remission for qualified students, three weeks annual vacation, all regular school holidays, and one paid week off for both the winter and spring holidays.

To Apply

To apply: Please email your letter of intention and resume to Michelle Bovard, Human Resources Manager, at michelle@summerfieldwaldorf.org. Please also include three professional references (with phone numbers).

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