Job title: Human Resources Specialist
to divide: Business/Finance
Reports to: Financial and Operations Director
location: On site, MP&MS Campus
FLSA classification: Not exempt
Employment Type: Part-time (24 hours a week, schedule TBD)
Supervisory Responsibilities: no one

Compensation is $25-30 per hour

About Marin Elementary and Middle School

Marin Elementary and Middle School (MPMS) is a co-educational preschool through eighth grade charter school located in Larkspur, California. We believe that the most powerful learning environments are built on deep connections between students, teachers, and ideas. At MPMS, every child is known, valued and encouraged to explore with curiosity and courage. Guided by our mission to inspire joyful learning, honor every child, and empower students to make a difference, we foster a society where connection is our greatest strength.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Specialist provides day-to-day support across key HR functions, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements while supporting the overall employee experience. This position is responsible for supporting Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits Administration. The HR Specialist collaborates with the CFOO and collaborates with the school’s external HR consulting team to ensure policies, processes, and compliance standards are applied consistently and effectively.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage employee payroll and benefits programs.
• – Develop and implement human resources policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with all labor laws and regulations. Serves as contact for initial HR related inquiries from employees.
• Maintain payroll software, human resources information system, and accurate physical and digital employee files.
• Support the recruitment process. Oversee staff onboarding, including educating staff on school policies and procedures, and ensuring that each staff member has the required paperwork, not limited to fingerprints, TB risk assessments, and acceptable I-9 documentation, and is registered in the payroll system.
• Oversee the employee onboarding process, including exit interviews, technology handover, COBRA enrollment, and benefits termination.
• Assist with the employee benefits program, including plan design and annual communication during open enrollment and on an ongoing basis. Reconciling health and retirement benefits for employees, and ensuring accuracy in all salary deductions. Coordinates with insurance and payroll vendors to resolve benefits or payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure proper record keeping and compliance with preschool licensing files. Manages training compliance tracking and filing.
• Supports CFOO in developing and implementing compensation policies and establishing a long-term compensation program. Provide reports and analyzes to CFOO On key HR metrics. Compare current compensation plans with competitors and current trends in the labor market.
• Collaborate with CFOO and the HR Consulting team on employee relations and other HR matters as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills/abilities

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in HR/Payroll information system and benefits platforms such as Ease, Employee Navigator, and Paylocity (or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general data management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional and friendly presence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and show appreciation at all times.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Education and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or any related field is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of human resources is required.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration systems is required.
• Familiarity with California employment law preferred.

MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have equal opportunities for employment on the basis of qualifications and merit, without regard to religion, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment. MP&MS also provides reasonable accommodations to employees.

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