SUMMARY

Lick-Wilmerding High School is a private school with public purpose, serving 550 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, Lick-Wilmerding has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. Today, the LWHS curriculum is both a catalyst and a vehicle for civic engagement, and the Public Purpose Program offers students the opportunity to contribute their time, talent, and treasure through partnerships with community organizations. Students demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to their communities, the motivation to deeply explore their interests, and a desire to positively impact the lives of others.

Lick-Wilmerding High School currently seeks an experienced human resources (HR) manager who will serve as the school’s primary HR representative. Working closely with the dean of faculty, director of athletics, and dean of equity and inclusion, the HR manager will provide hands-on support in the hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of faculty, staff, and coaches. The HR manager will also facilitate payroll and benefits administration, develop employee policies and procedures, and implement a staff performance management plan.

The HR manager will report directly to the chief financial and operations officer who currently oversees HR for the school in partnership with an external HR consulting firm. Once onboarded, the HR manager will ensure that HR functions remain primarily in-house, but will still have access to external consultants for administrative support on specific HR-related projects. Likewise, the HR manager will work with the controller and staff accountant in the school business office to reconcile payroll and benefits.

In addition to having experience implementing HR best practices, successful candidates would also demonstrate a commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion, and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues as an active member of the larger school community. The growth path for this role is a director-level HR position, which would come with expanded responsibility following a successful tenure as the HR manager. Lick-Wilmerding looks forward to welcoming an HR manager later this spring or early summer.

12M Recruiting is running the search on behalf of Lick-Wilmerding High School.  Applications are due March 22. For application instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit:

www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/LWHS/HR

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: San Francisco

Post Date: February 23, 2024

Priority Deadline: March 22, 2024

Committee Interviews: Early-to-Mid April

On-site Final Round: Mid-to-Late April

Expected Decision Date: April 30

Start Date: Late Spring / Early Summer

Reports To: Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Salary: $140,000 – $150,000

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Employee Recruiting, Retention, and Development

Support the hiring process for all personnel, including maintaining updated job descriptions, job postings, coordinating with applicants, and preparing employment agreements for offers.

Coordinate closely with the dean of faculty, director of diversity, and director of athletics in the hiring of all new faculty and coaches, providing partnership in the search for talent.

Oversee employee onboarding, including educating employees on school policies and procedures and ensure that each employee has required paperwork, not limited to fingerprinting, TB risk assessments, and I-9 acceptable documentation and is enrolled in the payroll system.

Develop and implement a staff performance management program that provides relevant feedback on a regular basis.

Oversee employee offboarding process, including exit interviews, turning in technology, enrollment in COBRA and termination of benefits.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

Work closely with the five-member business office, including partnering with the controller and staff accountant to accurately process payroll and reconcile benefits.

Oversee the employee benefit program, including plan design and annual communication during open enrollment.

Review and approve monthly and bi-monthly payroll, including all accruals (vacation accruals, sick leave and personal days).

Support employees on all workers compensation claims and reports to the insurance carrier.

Administer all leaves including communicating with employees, providing required paperwork, and updating payroll records accordingly.

General Administrative

Manage and maintain the human resources information system (Paycom), keeping accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with the school’s legal, personnel and information needs.

Update and educate employees annually on the employee handbook and the injury, illness, and prevention plan.

Maintain employee personnel files; prepare all annual employment agreements.

Administer all leaves of absences and communicate with employees throughout.

Report to the chief finance and operations officer, serve on the school’s retirement plan committee, and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant HR experience; experience working in a school environment a plus

In-depth working knowledge of various HR disciplines, including recruitment, HRIS management, performance management, employee relations, leaves of absence; experience with compensation and benefits a plus

Demonstrated proficiency in using technology in support of HR operations including HRIS; payroll systems (e.g. Paycom); and DocuSign

Knowledge of human resources principles, labor laws and regulations

Personal and Leadership Qualities

Organized and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple HR tasks and deadlines

Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the HR function and its role in supporting the school’s mission

Effective communicator able to clearly and concisely explain HR policies and procedures to employees

Empathetic and relational approach to building rapport with employees at all levels

Uncompromising integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Deep personal and professional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

TO APPLY

For more information please visit the following link, which contains the job opportunity statement and complete application instructions.

www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/LWHS/HR

LWHS is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. LWHS encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.