Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Human Resources Generalist

Notre Dame High School San Jose - San Jose, CA 95112

Salary Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None

A Learning Community

Notre Dame High School, San Jose is the center for women's leadership in Silicon Valley and has provided an exceptional Catholic college preparatory education for young women since 1851. The school's mission is guided by the teachings of Saint Julie Billiart, the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, with a strong focus on social justice to create lifelong learners, spiritual seekers, justice advocates and community leaders. The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations with a focus on HR systems management, payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle support. This role supports and ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient HR processes while delivering a high level of service.

HR Operations & HRIS

Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (e.g., Process employee changes including hires, terminations, compensation updates, and job changes

Compile and maintain HR data including headcount, retention, turnover, and compensation

Generate regular and ad hoc HR reports

Perform regular audits of HR data to ensure compliance and data integrity

Maintain organized and confidential employee records

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

Support HR projects and other duties as needed

Payroll Support

Administer payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely employee payments each pay period

Enter and maintain payroll data including wages, stipends, time worked, leave, and employee changes

Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission

Assist with payroll reconciliations and documentation

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Manage job postings and track applicants through the hiring process

Facilitate new hire onboarding, including documentation and training coordination

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist or HR operations role
• Experience supporting payroll processes and HRIS systems (Paycom, ADP, Paylocity, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR systems
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting HR department is preferred