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The Leffell School is a dynamic, cutting-edge K-12 Jewish independent school serving more than 820 students on two campuses in Westchester County, NY, 30 minutes north of New York City.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the School's Human Resources department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation

• Answers frequently asked questions from employees relative to payroll, benefits, and time off, refers complex questions to the HR Manager

• Supports the administration of paid time off by helping employees and managers use the time off system (ADP), answering basic questions, investigating system issues, and reconciling time off balances

• Assists in recruitment by working with hiring managers to open and close job requisitions on the applicant tracking system (ADP)

• Assists in the hiring process by completing background checks and other pre-employment requirements, tracking new hire progress, and following up with applicants on missing items

• Assists in the onboarding and offboarding process

• Implements and tracks all mandatory training and follows up with employees on their progress

• Respond to requests for employment verification

• Assists in processing department invoices

• Acts as payroll back-up to HR Manager and Controller

• Performs periodic audits of employee data in ADP and personnel files

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

Personnel & Professional Requirements

• 1 – 3 years experience in Human Resources administration required

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Proficiency in HRIS/Payroll/Time & Leave systems or a willingness to learn, and comfort with HRIS technology

• High proficiency working with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel

• High level of organization skills with an attention to detail and deadlines

• Excellent customer service, time-management, and written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment

• Experience in payroll is a plus

• Experience in independent schools and/or non-profit organizations a plus

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Covid-19 vaccination required

• This position requires the applicant to work on-site five days a week, except during the summer when there are options to work a hybrid schedule.

• This position requires the applicant to occasionally travel to the Lower School in White Plains, NY.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Hours:  8 am-4 pm, early dismissal on Fridays

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Unbelievable Benefits!

• The School offers generous time off, including federal holidays, paid vacation and personal time, religious holidays and observances, summer hours, early dismissals, and other school closures.

• The School offers a competitive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan.

• Periodic staff appreciation days