Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Maranatha High School - Pasadena, CA
Position Type
Exempt
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Job Category
Human Resources
HR Manager People & Culture
POSITION SUMMARY:
The HR Manager - People & Culture assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of a two-person HR Department; assisting individual employees, department leaders, applicants, and vendors, and is responsible for all operational aspects of employee recruitment and employee engagement.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
As a Christian individual, employed with a Christian institution, Employee acknowledges and affirms that Employee believes, embraces and at all times does and will follow the School's Statement of Faith, as expressed in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto. Employee shall follow Biblical patterns and principles and will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtues, values and personal decorum to serve as a Christian role model at all times. Employee understands that continued employment with School is contingent upon this commitment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Works with executive leadership and external counsel in creation and implementation of MHS employment policies and procedures
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Upholds all state, federal, local, and Maranatha High School (MHS) policies and guidelines to include, but not limited to, MHS safety regulations
• Attends weekly HR Department meetings
• Attends HR development seminars and workshops as applicable to role
• Fully committed to Maranatha's mission of providing a quality college preparatory education in an intentional Christ-honoring community of faith, belief and practice. Able to affirm through exhibiting personal and professional support of the School's mission, standards of conduct and Statement of Faith
• Works with school employees on any issues that may arise.
• Responsible for recruitment efforts of the HR department.
• Work with managers on annual performance reviews and monitoring of those reviews.
• Works with HR team on Leave of Absence paperwork and process
• Responsible for coordinating and ensuring that we provide mandatory trainings-CPR, harassment training, mandated reporting training, TB testing, IIPP and WVPP training and Blood Borne Pathogen training.
• Assists with payroll processing
• Onboarding and offboarding of employees.

Employee Relations:

• Promote a positive work culture and maintain strong employee relations by addressing and resolving concerns, conflicts, and grievances in a fair and timely manner.
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors and employees on performance management, disciplinary actions, and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct investigations when necessary, ensuring confidentiality and fairness in the process.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. Ensuring that HR policies and procedures comply with relevant laws and regulations and updating them as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual performance evaluation process and salary adjustments. and providing feedback to employees.
• Develop and implement performance appraisal system.
• Manage the performance management system, providing guidance and support to supervisors and employees to ensure fair and consistent evaluations.
• Handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations, in accordance with school policies and legal requirements.
• Handles all employee service awards including, years of service, retirement and parting gifts as well as any employee recognition program.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and develop professional development programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions on various topics, including diversity and inclusion, leadership development, and compliance training.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth by promoting educational opportunities and supporting staff development plans. promoting employee engagement and organizing events or initiatives to boost morale.
• Implementing programs or initiatives to support employee well-being and work-life balance.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment:

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire qualified candidates for various positions within the school.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
• Conduct background checks and verify employment references for potential hires.
• Conducts thorough background checks on prospective employees, vendors, and volunteers
• Makes verbal and written job offers
• Works directly with applicants and new hires to coordinate completion of forms, paperwork, and clearances
• Provides initial new hire orientation and training, including use of software, timesheets, issue keys, give campus tours, etc.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and implement effective talent acquisition processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications
JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains and strictly protects confidentiality of all personnel and other sensitive organizational information
• Is well informed with Human Resources developments, especially areas of recruitment, staffing, and succession planning
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion; effective problem solving
• Understanding of Human Resources functions
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices
• Performs well under pressure, while treating others with respect and consideration
• Ability to effectively and efficiently multitask and prioritize, with attention to detail
• Ability to handle frequent changes or delays
• Excellent computer skills (Google Workspace, Excel, Adobe, Paycom, etc.)
• Knowledge of related computer applications/programs, particularly applicant tracking software or web-based recruiting applications
• Understanding of Human Resources reporting and record keeping requirements
• Collaborates and works well with others
• Serves as a positive example to other MHS employees
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully
• Stellar written and verbal communication skills, to include professional telephone manner
• Interacts internally with faculty, staff, and students. Interacts externally with parents, schools, vendors, and the community.

Other Responsibilities :

• Participates on committees and panels as directed or assigned
• Develops and maintains an excellent working relationship with other organizations, ensuring the school is well received and presented professionally and positively
• Employees are encouraged to be active in their local church

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources, or Industrial Relations, preferred
• HR certification (HRCI or SHRM) is a plus

Work Experience

• Ten years of experience in human resource management.
• Demonstrated broad based knowledge of Human Resources.
• Minimum of 3 year of internal recruiting, or 3 years of outside recruiting experience (or combination thereof), preferred
• Experience in the HR field and/or private or Christian school or faith-based organization and/or non-profit organization, preferred

Reporting Hours

• Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Evaluation
Performance of this position will be evaluated by the CFO.
Work Environment
The work environment is indoors in a comfortable temperature controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The environment is typically free from dust and hazardous materials.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Never 0%
Occasional 1-33%
Frequent 34-66%
Continuous 67-100%
Balancing
X
Bending
X
Climbing
X
Crawling
X
Kneeling
X
Push/Pull
X
Reaching
X
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Squatting
X
Twisting
X
Walking
X
Lifting/Lowering
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Up to 50 lbs.
X
More than 50 lbs.
X
Lifting Over Shoulder
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Up to 50 lbs.
X
More than 50 lbs.
X
Carrying
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Up to 50 lbs.
X
More than 50 lbs.
X
Disclaimer
This description is designed to cover or contain a general listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the HR Manager - People & Culture, other duties may apply.
EXHIBIT A
STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Statement of Faith is the central statement of Maranatha High School in matters of identity and nature, core beliefs that guide our learning, teaching and living. In faithfulness to God, we joyfully and humbly affirm the following Statement of Faith.
Article #1- THE BIBLE
a. We believe that the Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21) and that it is without error in the original writings. The Scriptures are profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16-17), that the person may be complete in Christ.
b. We believe that the Bible in its entirety, both Old and New Testament (all 66 books), is true, unchangeable, and authoritative for life and godliness (2 Timothy 3:15-17). It is the complete revelation of God's will for salvation, sufficient for all that He requires us to believe and do, and final in its authority over every domain of knowledge. Thus the entire Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are without error or misstatement in their moral and spiritual teaching and record of historical facts and people (John 17:17).
c. We believe that the canon (standard) of the Bible is complete and final and that nothing else needs to be added to it (Revelation 22:18-19).
Article #2- THE TRINITY
a. We believe in the Godhead, the Trinity (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19-20) who eternally exists in three persons: God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
b. We believe in God the Father who is perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He eternally exists (Gen. 1:1).
c. We believe in Jesus the Son, who was supernaturally conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18) and born of Mary, a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27). His mission was to come to earth to die for the sins of humanity in order to redeem us. He later resurrected physically (1 Corinthians 15:12-17), thus confirming His deity and truth claims.
d. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity who indwells and seals all believers in Christ. He is a person and possesses all the attributes of God. He is God (Ephesians 1:13-14).
Article #3- SALVATION
a. We believe that salvation is a gift from God and comes purely by grace through faith in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-10).
b. We believe that those who confess and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved (Romans 10:9-10). This will result in a relationship with God through Christ for eternal life (John 3:16; 10:10).
c. We believe that the message of the Gospel begins with the bad news that all are sinners apart from Christ (Romans 3:10; 3:23; 6:23) and that we all desperately need a Savior who is Jesus (Acts 4:12). We believe the Gospel's good news is that once we believe in Christ alone we will be his children (John 1:12).
d. We believe that once a person puts their faith in Jesus Christ they will be washed and regenerated by the person of the Holy Spirit and forgiven of their sins (1John 1:9; 1 John 2:2). This will lead, for anyone who has experienced the person of the Holy Spirit, to being sealed in Him, who is given as the pledge of our inheritance with a view to the redemption of God's own possession to the praise of His glory (Ephesians 1:13-14).
e. We believe that all who reject Christ will suffer eternal separation and suffering in hell in a state of unutterable, endless torment and anguish (2 Thess. 1:5-11).
Article #4- THE CHURCH and CHRIST'S RETURN
a. We believe that the Church consists of all believers in Christ who are a part, locally and universally, through the baptizing of the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 12:13). As a result, all believers are a part of the body and bride of Christ.
b. We believe that the person of Jesus will return again bodily and visibly in the unknown future (1 Thessalonians 5:2). This is the glorious and blessed hope of the believer.
This Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Maranatha's faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Head of School and Board of Trustees are Maranatha's final interpretive authority on the Bible's meaning and application, consistent with historical, evangelical Protestant interpretation, for the purposes of your relationship with Maranatha.