Milken Community School · 4 days ago
HR Generalist/HR Manager
Milken Community School is dedicated to educating children based on Jewish values and fostering their potential. The HR Generalist/HR Manager will support the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment laws while enhancing HR processes and systems.
Education
Responsibilities
Serve as a recruitment partner to hiring managers and division assistants, in collaboration with the HR Coordinator, including posting positions, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, and ensuring a positive candidate experience
Manage onboarding and offboarding for faculty and staff, including background checks, new hire paperwork, Paycom setup, I-9 verification, first-day logistics, and coordination with IT, hiring managers, division assistants, and the HR Coordinator
Administer and maintain Paycom records, timekeeping, and related workflows, ensuring accurate employee data and hours; produce basic HR reports and provide support for payroll processing in partnership with the HR Coordinator and Business Office
Provide day-to-day support for benefits and leaves, including enrollments, changes, terminations, employee questions, and assisting with annual open enrollment, reconciliation, and related audits
Help ensure compliance with federal, California, and local employment laws and Milken policies by maintaining required documentation, staying current on HR legal changes, and supporting documentation of employee relations matters
Participate in improving HR processes and in the strategic development of HR systems, including identifying and helping implement practical, streamlined solutions in areas such as recruiting, onboarding, HR operations, and data/reporting
On occasion, provide HR presence at select after-hours school events to engage with and support the Milken community
Engage in ongoing professional development in human resources, employment law, and HR technology, and perform other duties as assigned in support of the HR team and school needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
4–6 years of HR experience, preferably in a Generalist or HR Manager role
Direct experience with core HR operations, including recruiting support, onboarding, benefits support, and CA timekeeping/payroll-related processes
Must have hands-on experience with the Paycom system, and solid Excel skills (basic formulas, filters, pivot tables, etc.)
Working knowledge of federal and California employment laws and regulations, with a willingness to stay current as things change
Strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and learn from feedback and experience
Preferred
HR certifications preferred
Company
Milken Community School
Milken is a home for personal growth and intellectual inquiry – a place where profound learning stimulates young minds and lays a strong foundation for spiritual practice and ethical action.