Head of Recruiting & HR

Human Resources Manager

Department: Business/Finance

Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Employment Type: Full Time (40 hours/week)

At MPMS, every child is known, valued, and encouraged to explore with curiosity and courage. Guided by our mission to inspire joyful learning, honor each child, and empower students to make a difference, we nurture a community where connection is our greatest strength.

The HR Manager provides day-to-day support across key human resources functions, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements while supporting the overall employee experience. This position is responsible for supporting Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits Administration. The HR Manager partners with CFOO and collaborates with the school's HR consulting team to ensure policies, processes, and compliance standards are applied consistently and effectively.

Payroll Administration

Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for all faculty, staff, and seasonal employees.

Maintain payroll records and reconcile employee earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments.

Review and reconcile payroll reports before processing.

Process new hires, salary changes, stipends, bonuses, and terminations.

Coordinate payroll tax reporting and year-end processing, including W-2 preparation.

Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal and California regulations.

Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger.

Respond to employee payroll questions in a timely and confidential manner.

Coordinate with business office colleagues regarding payroll allocations and reporting.

Human Resources Administration

Administer the employee lifecycle including recruitment support, onboarding, orientation, employment changes, and offboarding.

Maintain personnel files and HRIS records in compliance with applicable laws.

Maintain employee handbook updates and HR policies.

Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics as requested.

Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.

Support managers with training on supervision and provide personnel-related templates

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans 403(b)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Compliance & Risk Management

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Support audits and accreditation requests.

Assist with workers' compensation claims administration and annual audit.

Coordinate employee training records.

Support performance evaluation processes.

Assist with payroll implications and taxable benefits.

Support HR initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Participate in Business Office projects as assigned.

Reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.

Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll and human resources experience.

Experience processing payroll for 50+ employees preferred.

Experience with Paylocity HRIS and payroll software highly preferred.

Thorough understanding of payroll processing and payroll tax regulations.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Ability to use standard office equipment.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Discounted after school and summer camp

The School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This administrative position is full-time (12 month/40 hours per week) and benefits eligible. This position is based in an office environment within a school campus. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during payroll processing, open enrollment, orientation, graduation, or other school events.

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