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Human Resources Generalist

The May Institute Inc
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

Human Resources Generalist

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Req #20111

Friday, December 6, 2024

The Bay School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resource Generalist to support our staff and liaise with school and corporate management. This position will be the key human resource support for the school, responsible for recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, benefits administration, managing leaves of absence, accommodation requests, workers compensation and handling employee relations matters. The school is part of the May Institute division of Educational Services and serves as one of the largest and most well-respected providers of special education services for children with autism and other special needs in the U.S.

Responsibilities :

  • Facilitate the full recruitment and employment cycle, from reviewing resumes and interviewing applicants to processing new hire paperwork, maintaining personnel files, and processing exiting employees.
  • Maintain a complete understanding of the benefits package, including structure, cost, eligibility, and enrollment processes. Manage open enrollment annually.
  • Train employees on Dayforce.
  • Process benefits and payroll paperwork for new and existing employees.
  • Advise and counsel staff when concerns arise, ensuring consistent and fair practices throughout the school.
  • Serve as the custodian of records for our background check program through the DOJ
  • Help prepare for licensing and audit reviews.
  • Conduct audits as needed. Monitor and ensure requirements, trainings, certifications, and licenses are up to date for current employees.
  • Participate in leadership and HR meetings.
  • Educate employees and managers on their rights under Workers Compensation and FMLA. Manage both processes for the school.
  • Communicate personnel changes that may affect payroll and paid time off.
  • Make recommendations (in conjunction with corporate HR) to managers regarding disciplinary action; conduct investigations as needed.
  • Represent The Bay School at unemployment hearings.
  • Create and promote best practices in reducing staff turnover and boosting morale.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor degree in a related field
  • SHRM or PHR Certification preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of human resources experience preferred.
  • Good working knowledge of CA labor and employment laws and practices
  • Familiarity with the California Teacher Credentialing requirements preferred
  • Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Some of our aMAYzing Employee Benefits :

  • Generous paid time off & your birthday as a holiday
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid training and certification opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance programs
  • 403B retirement plan with employer match
  • Are you ready to embark on a journey of transformation? Join us and let's make a difference together!

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