Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting)

High Tech High
San Diego, CA
Category Human Resources
Job Description
Role Overview

The HR Specialist will support and manage onboarding, benefits, and leave of absences for the organization. This role will partner with hiring managers and multiple departments to maximize the effectiveness of the hiring process, and develop and execute comprehensive and effective onboarding processes to ensure an impactful candidate/new hire experience.

What You Will Do

The HR Specialist will act as a main point of contact for new hires, current and previous employees to assist with various requests. They will provide a first-class genuine candidate experience that optimizes for long-term relationships with candidates and new hires.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate would possess strong computer skills, excellent written, verbal, and communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. They should be able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, and have a high standard of professionalism.

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience in Human Resources
  • School payroll experience a plus
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with spreadsheets
  • Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail including a high level of precision and data integrity awareness
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work in a fast pace environment
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Results-driven, sense of urgency, and high standard of professionalism
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent Customer Service skills
  • Basic knowledge of benefit administration
  • Basic knowledge of leave of absences in California
  • Understanding of CA labor laws as it relates to exempt and non-exempt employees and ability to update onboarding documents as rules and regulations change
  • Self-Motivated
  • Bilingual a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance (elective)
  • AFLAC supplemental insurance (elective)
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (elective)
  • California State Teacher Retirement Plan (CalPERS) (mandatory)
  • 403(b) Plan and group life insurance (elective)
  • No cost after-care for K-8 HTH students of staff members
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