HR Generalist

Job Details

Job Location:

Sacred Heart Schools Atherton - Atherton, CA 94027

Position Type:
Full Time 12 - Month

Schedule of Duties

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category:
Human Resources

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton offers more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven community dedicated to shaping the next generation. Whether you’re coming from education or seeking a career change, you’ll find meaningful work in a collaborative, values-based environment.

Our school calendar supports strong work-life balance while still reflecting the dedication our work requires. Staff receive 19 paid holidays annually, and faculty receive 30, along with extended time off in the summer. Both staff and faculty also receive PTO and sick time, allowing for flexibility and real opportunities to recharge.

We offer exceptional benefits, including a generous retirement plan that does not require employee contributions, along with complimentary lunches and on-site parking to make your day-to-day experience easier.

Most importantly, Sacred Heart is a place of purpose and community, where employees can engage beyond their primary roles and contribute to an environment focused on growth, learning, and developing future leaders.

Department:
Human Resources

Reports To:

HR Director (HRD)

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent %: 100%

Schedule of Duties: 12-Month

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience

The HR Generalist supports the administration and delivery of Human Resources programs, with primary responsibility for employee benefits, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, compliance, onboarding, HRIS data administration, and general HR operations. The position serves as a key point of contact for employees and partners closely with the Director of HR, Payroll, Finance & Accounting, Operations, benefits brokers, carriers, and other external partners.

• Professional development as required and approved by your supervisor, work beyond your regular hours when required and approved by your supervisor, and attendance of, or participation in, mandatory meetings and/or events as directed by your supervisor, including but not limited to the bi-annual Director’s Days.

• Collaborate with the HRD to administer employee benefit plans, partnering with plan providers, the benefits broker, HRIS and payroll partners, and Finance & Accounting to support accurate enrollment, deductions, invoicing, and plan administration.
• Administer the day-to-day operation of health, FSA, HSA, commuter, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and other employee benefit programs. Manage the full life cycle of benefit plan renewals, including timelines, vendor or carrier implementations, contracts and amendments, plan documents, employee communications, education, and enrollment activities.
• Partner with the benefits broker, carriers, and vendors to plan and execute annual open enrollment and ongoing benefits administration.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and issues, coordinating with the benefits broker or carriers as appropriate. Support employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and termination of coverage.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and employee deductions, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with Finance & Accounting regarding allocations and corrections.
• Coordinate employee benefit and wellness events, including open enrollment meetings, vendor education sessions, and other employee programs.

• Support administration of leave programs including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, and other protected leaves
• Partner with the HRD and Operations to coordinate workplace and ergonomic accommodation requests, maintaining appropriate documentation and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the HRD and Payroll and HRIS Administrator to support leave of absence administration, including employee communication, documentation, HRIS tracking, and…