Located in Pasadena, California, Westridge is a forward-thinking independent school for girls in grades 4-12 that emphasizes adventurous thinking, courageous, compassionate leadership, and equity and inclusion. Our school community is vibrant and diverse. We balance challenging academics and a focus on leadership development with a priority on social emotional wellness, development of one’s sense of self, values, and goals, and thoughtful consideration of individuals’ responsibilities to others and the world.

Westridge is seeking a part-time Human Resources Specialist to provide support to our school. This position is responsible for assisting with day-to-day human resource functions, focusing on payroll and benefit administration, employee record management, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Key duties include preparing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining personnel files, and assisting with employee benefits as needed. Experience with HRIS systems, specifically Paycom, is highly preferred. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• ·       Assist with administering employee benefits package, including group medical, dental, life, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plan
• ·       Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment process for employees, new hire enrollments, terminations, and COBRA
• ·       Assist with vendor and third-party relationships, including flexible spending accounts, health plans, COBRA, and retirement plans
• ·       Manage employee accrued sick, vacation, and PTO programs
• ·       Ensure all pay and benefits are recorded accurately and timely in the payroll system
• ·       Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll, health benefits, and sick time accruals
• ·       Assist with annual workers’ compensation audit
• ·       Prepare bi-weekly payroll
• ·       Assist with gathering data for annual surveys (CAL-ISBOA, NAIS, etc.)

Additional Requirements:

• ·       Bachelor’s degree preferred
• ·       Previous HR and payroll experience required
• ·       Strong preference for candidates with extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of Paycom
• ·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ·       Excellent time management and organization skills
• ·       A congenial affect and a collaborative, team-oriented working style
• ·       Supports a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate and solve problems and work respectfully with diverse groups.

• ·       Criminal background check and clearance required.

Salary & Schedule:

This is a permanent, part-time, non-exempt position with an hourly salary between $33.00/hr and $38.00/hr. Scheduled time is approximately 20 hours/week. This position is eligible for paid time off, including sick time and holidays.

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and references to Jobs@Westridge.org. Include “Human Resources Specialist” in the subject line.

Westridge School is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are evaluated without consideration of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For more information: www.westridge.org