Develops competitive compensation plans by analyzing compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates

Processes and manages teachers' payroll monthly in collaboration with the payroll manager, ensuring compliance with all payroll steps

Supports in the preparation and processing of semi-monthly and monthly payroll as needed

Maintains an up-to-date payroll manual

Maintains and prepares accurate budgets for personnel operations

Serves as a resource for payroll and HR staff regarding benefits and HR policies/regulations

Keeps management informed of potential issues and recommends/implements solutions as appropriate

Ensures accurate tracking of teacher salaries and compensation

Researches manages, and implements human resources projects, including but not limited to payroll, benefits, compensation studies, timekeeping, strategic planning, staff training school policies, health and safety, and compliance

Administers all health and welfare plans, manages operations of open enrollment, and monitors enrollment and qualifying events

Provides information and tracks employee sick and vacation days in the HRIS

Reviews monthly billings from insurance providers for accuracy and advances for payment. Resolves discrepancies with Benefits Administrator, payroll, and the school

Coordinates and assists with the ACA benefits reporting requirements

Develops s evaluates and modifies benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements

Directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies

Collaborates in maintaining and updating the organization's employee handbook, policies, and safety plan

Stays up-to-date on HR laws and regulations and ensures compliance with all applicable laws

Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, and school policy, standards, specifications, and best practices

Works with the human resources department to keep human resources manuals, policies, and trainings current and updated

Collaborates across departments to support in the CALPADS and CalSAAS reporting, ensuring school data on employment, credentialing and authorizations is accurate

Keeps current on Commission on Teacher Credentialing and California Department of Education requirements and regulations in terms of credentialing and teacher assignment

Supports certificated staff with keeping credentials current and valid

Communicates and supports staff with missing authorizations and clear credentials in order to meet assigned deadlines to maintain minimum eligibility for their position

Serves as a resource to staff and outside agencies concerning credential eligibility, requirements and procedures

Responds to inquiries and provides information; distributes application materials and other information as requested

Prepares audit information as it relates to credentialing

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the schools’ staffing plan

Ensures the schools’ HRIS is kept current and reflects staffing plans as approved by the superintendent and board of directors

Supports the senior administrator, human resources with the supervision and oversight of tasks and projects assigned to the human resources staff members, including but not limited to:

Responds to non-urgent communication within 24 school hours and urgent communication within two school hours

Resolves escalated employee, parent, and student issues in alignment with core values and ensuring compliance with the school’s Uniform Complaint Policy; the school’s Uniform Technology Policy; and the provisions of California Penal Code Section 11166 (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act)

Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree or HR related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (eg. substitute four years of experience for a bachelor’s degree)

Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) HR professional certification preferred

State and federal fingerprint clearance (LiveScan) to work with students (Ed. Code 44237). No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and Human Resources notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.

Proof of a clear TB Tine test or signed Certificate of Completion dated within the last 60 days (Ed. Code 49406) upon employment and thereafter updated every four years

Hold and maintain a valid California Driver’s License; proof of automobile insurance; and full time use of a dependable automobile that is insured pursuant to California regulations.

Computer and technology literacy:

Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures

Basic arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy

Willingness to research and become knowledgeable

Well developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional and courteous manner

Conflict resolution skills

Strong organizational skills

Consistently make good decisions even when under pressure

Ability to prioritize tasks and direct a team

Sound management skills; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong team commitment to supporting the functionality of the department and operations of the school

Effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating respective staff

Embraces Sage Oak’s core values

Maintains integrity at all times

Works independently with little direction

Maintains developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional, and courteous manner

Maintains flexible and adaptable mindset

Demonstrates sensitivity to individual differences and cultural backgrounds

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information

Follows established procedures and meets all established deadlines

Allocates time and resources effectively

Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions

Hears and speaks to exchange information

Dexterity of hands and fingers

Sees to read a variety of materials

Bends at the waist, kneel or crouch

Sits or stands for extended periods of time

Lifts objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

Noise level is generally moderate

Meetings conducted in public and office settings

Indoor and outdoor in varying temperature

Employee must have available transportation and be able to drive up to 100 miles in a day