Human Resources Generalist

Cardinal Gibbons Catholic High School - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

About the position

Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This full-time position is integral to the effective management of our personnel functions, ensuring that all HR processes align with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. The HR Generalist will be responsible for a variety of personnel management duties, including recruitment and staffing, onboarding, compensation, benefits administration, labor relations, and health & safety compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of HR processes and systems, as well as labor legislation, to effectively support our staff and maintain a positive work environment. In this role, the HR Generalist will take ownership of the School's hiring, onboarding, and separation processes, ensuring that all procedures are executed efficiently and in accordance with established policies. This includes explaining HR policies, procedures, laws, and standards to both new and existing employees, maintaining accurate personnel files, and creating annual Letters of Employment and Teacher Contracts. The HR Generalist will also be responsible for payroll management, ensuring the integrity of the payroll system and providing employees with information regarding benefits, insurance, and retirement plans. The HR Generalist will engage with Administration to develop and implement necessary HR policies and programs, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements related to on-campus accidents, workers' compensation, FMLA, health & safety inspections, and other compliance reports. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong planning, organization, and coordination skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. A commitment to confidentiality, emotional intelligence, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for building cooperative working relationships within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate the School's hiring, onboarding, and separation processes.
• Explain HR policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees.
• Maintain all personnel files accurately and securely.
• Create annual Letters of Employment and Teacher Contracts, assisting the Principal with accuracy and expediency.
• Manage payroll processes, ensuring data integrity and administration.
• Provide information to employees regarding benefits, insurance, and retirement plans.
• Engage with Administration to craft and implement necessary HR policies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements regarding on-campus accidents, workers' compensation, FMLA, and health & safety inspections.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Education, or related field required.
• HR Certifications: PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Complete familiarity with HR processes and systems.
• Solid understanding of labor legislation and payroll processes.
• Strong planning, organization, and coordinating skills; able to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic tenets of the Catholic Church.