The Human Resources / Payroll Administrator is an exempt, full-time, 12-month position reporting to the COO/ CFO.  This person in this role is responsible for administering employee benefits, processing bi-weekly payroll for non-exempt staff, and providing guidance on various HR-related matters. This role supports employee relations, ensures compliance with labor laws, manages performance, and assists with recruitment and other HR functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with open enrollment and administer employee benefits (retirement, health, dental, & life insurance).
• Process bi-weekly payroll for nonexempt staff.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of employee files.
• Manage all employee leaves including FMLA, STD, paid family leave, and workers’ compensation. 
• Stay up to date and ensure compliance with federal and state HR laws, including ACA, ADA, OSHA, ERISA, EEO, and unemployment regulations.
• Input and maintain accurate payroll and benefits data in relevant systems.
• Work closely with managers to address employee relations issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.  Update and maintain the employee handbooks every year.
• Ensure job descriptions are current.
• Post job openings, review resumes, schedule and assist with interviews, and prepare offer letters.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes, including employment paperwork, benefits enrollment, and exit interviews.
• Oversee the annual audit for the 403(b).
• Monitor and assist with performance evaluation programs.  
• Assist with annual reappointment letters.
• Process background checks and motor vehicle records.
• Complete industry surveys and other related reports.
• Facilitate periodic meetings and training for non-exempt employees.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

For a complete job description, please visit the employment section of www.millbrook.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, Millbrook School does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Moreover, Millbrook School recognizes the value of a diverse faculty and staff and actively seeks candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Psychology or a related field.
• SHRM certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in human resources and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (experience in independent schools is preferred).
• Payroll processing experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the hiring process and federal and state labor laws.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.  
• IT Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), web applications (Google Docs, Zoom, Dropbox) and HRIS systems.