Job Summary:

The Human Resources Manager is a member of the Business Office Team and is responsible for all payroll functions, oversees personnel records, legal compliance, compensation, and benefits administration. Responsibilities include development and administration of personnel policies, maintaining the employee manual and participating in various committees to uphold the standards of quality for the employee and student experience.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for payroll functions, including bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 180 employees
• Assures School’s compliance with all federal and state laws concerning human resource management, benefits, payroll, wage & hour, and personnel (including but not limited to ACA, FLSA, FMLA)
• Administers worker's compensation claims
• Verifies accuracy of federal and state payroll tax reports submitted by payroll provider, including W-2 forms and quarterly 941s
• Assists with information gathering for annual compensation surveys and financial audits
• Working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations and the Financial Controller, responsible for 403(b) retirement plan annual audit
• Oversees the maintenance of employees' personnel files
• Assists in preparing employee compensation and benefit budgets for inclusion in the school’s annual budget
• Attends meetings relevant to HR benefit plans, compliance, and policy development
• Participates in strategic initiative committees related to benefits & compensation and oversees the effective implementation of related human resources programs accordingly
• Directs operation of employee benefits program and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Maintains relationships with all insurance, retirement plan, payroll, and legal counsel vendors
• Implements all applicable personnel laws and regulations
• Maintains a service-oriented approach with all employees and supports an
• environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation
• Trains eligible faculty and staff on available benefits and answers payroll and benefit questions
• Maintain hiring ads with local mediums and organizations
• Provides or ensures the provision of appropriate training for all personnel involved in the hiring process
• Advises supervisors as needed to ensure employee evaluations are completed annually
• Coordinates recruitment activity with all departments as needed and the preparation and maintenance of appropriate job descriptions
• Participates as a member of the safety committee representing employee safety
• Oversees responsibility for all employee appreciation days and events in collaboration with other key personnel
• Assist with other Business Office inquiries & transactions, as needed
• Participate in interview process of potential candidates, including review of job description, benefits package explanation and NHS community expectations
• Maintain employee information database(s) and website directory
• Maintain staff and faculty hiring postings on website
• Create & maintain job descriptions for each position in each department
• Respond to daily email & phone inquiries regarding personnel matters, insurance & payroll questions, etc. in timely fashion

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Human Resources Certification preferred
• Knowledge of Paylocity web-based payroll software preferred
• Computer proficient, Mac platform preferred
• Demonstrated skill in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently in a service-oriented manner
• Experience presenting in front of small groups
• Always maintain confidentiality of employee and school information

Physical Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to work in a semi-open office setting with frequent in-person interaction and numerous interruptions
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects at one time and to set priorities as needed
• Must have the ability to travel to appropriate training and collegial meetings
• Must have the ability to meet the physical demands of sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time at a desk or computer workstation, and using repetitive arm, hand and finger movements as required for computer input

About New Hampton School

An International Baccalaureate and Apple Distinguished School, New Hampton is a vibrant, global community of scholars, artists, athletes and leaders, dedicated to the goal of becoming active global citizens. Founded in 1821 by Free Will Baptists on the principles of inclusion and exploration, we seek globally-minded, technologically savvy, active, creative, and student-centered teachers to work with our equally diverse, active and creative student body. Nearly 200 years ago, New Hampton first opened its doors to serve eighty-seven students - local boys and girls and a few boarding students from Boston. It was a pioneering school in its time, educating both sexes equally and graduating women and men who went on to lives of service and productivity in every area from politics to scholarship to religion, business, medicine and professional athletics. Today we are a school of 325 students from 30 states and 25 countries. Located in the foothills of the White Mountains in the heart of the Lakes Region, New Hampton lies in a quaint New England village on a modern 340-acre campus. The town of New Hampton is set in central New Hampshire with easy access to universities, hiking, snow and water sports, ninety miles north of Boston.

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