Human Resources Generalist

Cardinal Gibbons High School - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Educational Services

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 role requires a proactive approach to managing HR functions and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment for all employees. The HR Generalist will organize and take ownership of the School's hiring, onboarding, and separation processes, ensuring that all procedures are followed accurately and efficiently. This includes explaining HR policies, procedures, laws, and standards to both new and existing employees, maintaining personnel files, and creating annual Letters of Employment and Teacher Contracts. Additionally, the HR Generalist will oversee payroll processes, ensuring the integrity of the payroll system and providing employees with information regarding benefits, insurance, and retirement plans. In this role, the HR Generalist will also manage all HR procedures and collaborate with Administration to develop necessary HR policies and programs. Compliance with legal requirements related to on-campus accidents, workers' compensation, FMLA, health & safety inspections, and other regulatory obligations is a critical aspect of this position. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a high level of emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate the complexities of human resources in an educational environment.

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 and documentation.
• Create annual Letters of Employment and Teacher Contracts, ensuring accuracy and expediency.
• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring data integrity and administration.
• Provide information to employees regarding benefits, insurance, and retirement plans.
• Manage HR procedures and collaborate with Administration to develop HR policies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements regarding on-campus accidents, workers' compensation, FMLA, and health & safety inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Human Resources.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets.
• Complete familiarity with HR processes and systems.
• Solid understanding of labor legislation and payroll processes.
• Strong planning, organization, and coordinating skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High level of emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan