Temporary Human Resources Generalist

School Description

Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.

Position Summary

Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized PreK-12 independent Catholic school in Monterey, California, is currently seeking a temporary, full-time Human Resources Generalist. This position will cover a leave of absence through July 2025 and may transition into a permanent position. The HR Generalist is the primary person responsible for HR matters at Santa Catalina School, including but not limited to: onboarding and offboarding employees, administering employee benefit programs and leaves, developing policies and procedures, and being the main point of contact for employees’ queries on HR-related matters.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, the temporary Human Resources Generalist is responsible for taking on a wide range of HR functions and projects. The ideal candidate is competent in handling different human resources responsibilities and has the professional experience to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. This position is responsible for ensuring that HR policies, procedures, and programs are implemented effectively and in accordance with the school’s goals and objectives. They must ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations and work to improve the overall employee experience. The HR Generalist works closely with hiring managers to attract and retain the highest caliber faculty and staff. They are responsible for coordinating all benefit plans at the school, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and an employee assistance program. The HR Generalist works closely with the AP/Payroll Coordinator to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll on a bi-monthly basis and ensures employee information is accurate and up to date across all HR systems and platforms. The HR Generalist is a key partner to the Head of School in addressing employment issues such as employee discipline, leaves of absence, employment conflicts, and performance issues. The ability to provide sound, timely, and confidential advice and direction regarding employee matters is key to success in this position.

Santa Catalina School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Essential Responsibilities

●       Administer compensation and benefit plans including workers’ compensation

●       Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes

●       Conduct employee onboarding and offboarding

●       Help organize training and development initiatives, including volunteer management processes

●       Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves, compensation, and benefits

●       Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace and help to resolve issues when they arise

●       Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies

●       Undertake tasks around performance management

●       Organize employee performance reviews

●       Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form

●       Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new benefits, and organizing team-building activities

●       Coordinate open enrollments, changes, and training for employee benefit programs

●       Assist with payroll processing

●       Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verification

●       Reinforce policies, rules, and procedures to ensure employees’ safety

●       Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations

Other Responsibilities

●       Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

●       Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

●       3-5 years experience as an HR Generalist

●       Additional HR trainings or certifications a plus

●       A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School

●       A desire to participate fully in the Santa Catalina community

●       Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law

Competencies

●       Strong knowledge of employment/labor laws, particularly California labor laws

●       Strong knowledge of Google Workspace and all related applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs

●       Knowledge of ADP payroll/timekeeping system a plus

●       Excellent communication and people skills

●       Aptitude in problem-solving

●       Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach

●       Excellent verbal and written skills

●       Approachable and welcoming demeanor

●       Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with a diverse and dynamic community

●       Strong interpersonal skills, including good listening, humor, tact, intuition, and confidentiality

●       Ability to create responsive, caring, and appropriate relationships with colleagues

●       Strong organizational and record-keeping skills and digital literacy

●       Understanding of the dynamics of a school community

●       Ability to assess and respond to the needs of the school and act as a representative of the school

●       Commitment to professional growth and education

●       Ability to function well under stress

Supervisory Responsibilities (if any)

This position does not supervise anyone.

Working Conditions and Compensation

●       Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time each day

●       Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, crouching, sitting, reaching, driving (a cart) for extended periods of time, and needing to lift up to 25 lbs.

●       Work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people

●       Santa Catalina School offers competitive insurance and retirement benefits

●       Salary Range: $65,000–$80,000 depending on experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and reproductive health decision-making), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, age, victims of a qualifying act of violence or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.

To Apply

Interested candidates should visit our website to complete and submit an application, resume, and cover letter:

https://www.santacatalina.org/employment

Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.

Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact employment@santacatalina.org