Redwood Day's K-8 program includes over 400 students and 80+ faculty and staff, all learning together on our 4-acre campus in the heart of Oakland. Everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing. Academically, that means a world-class curriculum, the best teachers, and a focus on the individual student. Socially and emotionally, we teach students to work through challenges, respect each other's differences, and honor their diverse community. We find great strength in multiple perspectives and embrace every opportunity to weave diversity in thought and action into our social, emotional, and academic lives.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to manage our Human Resources and payroll functions. The Human Resources/Payroll Manager is responsible for the ongoing development, management, and implementation of the HR functions, as well as processing payroll on a semi-monthly basis. This position reports to the Controller and also works closely with the Head of School and Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO).

Essential Job Functions

Human Resources

• Support the School’s hiring process; maintain job descriptions
• Manage the employee lifecycle, offer letter through separation; maintain personnel records in accordance with federal and state requirements and best practices
• Administer the School’s group benefit plans, including reconciling benefit statements
• Manage Open Enrollment process
• Generate employee compensation memos
• Review and update the Employee Handbook; manage related employee acknowledgments
• Manage Affordable Care Act compliance and reporting 
• Prepare and manage employee leave plans (FMLA, CFRA, unpaid, etc.)
• Respond to EDD claims, unemployment insurance claims, and complete employment verifications
• Ensure School is in compliance with mandatory training requirements (e.g. harassment prevention) and recommend other employee/supervisor trainings as appropriate
• Assist Head of School and supervisors with documenting poor performance and violations of School policies and procedures, investigations, and other personnel matters
• Ensure the School’s compliance with local, state and federal regulations

Payroll

• Manage timesheet submission and time off reporting, including appropriate internal controls over the process 
• Process and submit semi-monthly payroll (currently using ADP WorkforceNow); distribute paychecks
• Prepare semi-monthly 403(b) employee and employer contributions report (TIAA)
• Manage annual Workers’ Compensation payroll and 403(b) audits
• Special reporting to outside agencies as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings as required
• Assist with other functions of the Business Office as needed
• Additional projects or tasks as assigned by the Head of School, CFO/COO, or Controller

Schedule and Hours

This is a full-time, exempt position. Standard hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.

Compensation/Benefits

Redwood Day offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Redwood Day Application Form electronically by March 24, 2021, to hr-prjob2021@rdschool.org. No phone calls, please.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The listed job responsibilities are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Offers contingent on passing background check and TB test.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Redwood Day is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), color, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, transitioned, transitioning or perceived to be transitioning), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy and breastfeeding, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, military and veteran status, and physical or mental disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. In addition, Redwood Day does not permit discrimination based on dressing consistently with one’s gender identity or gender expression, or preferred gender, name, or pronoun usage.

Authorized Employment Status

As required by federal law, all offers of employment are contingent on verification of an applicant or employee’s authorization for lawful employment in the United States at the start of their employment. Please note, the School does not sponsor applicants for employment-related visas.