Westport, Connecticut
New York, New York
Posted: 14-May-25
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Categories:
JOB SUMMARY:
Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School is looking for a Human Resources Specialist who will provide on-site administrative support and perform the daily functions of the Human Resources office by maintaining effective and efficient operations.
Salary Range: of $70,000 – $80,000 depending on education and experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:
Compliance & Records Management
- Maintains the integrity, confidentiality and accuracy of human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Completes, verifies, and maintains I-9 documents and files.
- Ensures compliance with applicable Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations.
Performance Management & Compensation
- Acts as a liaison for Payroll between the School and the PECF.
- Oversees payroll management, for both bi-weekly and semi-monthly, including HRIS notifications and reviewing hours in the Timekeeping module.
- Maintains the accuracy of payroll procedures and other payroll-related documents.
Recruitment, Training & Professional Development
- Conducts or assists with new hires and onboarding procedures.
- Reviews, tracks, and documents in compliance with the School’s and PECF’s mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
Employee Relations & Other Responsibilities
- Responds to employee requests and performs other customer service functions.
- Provides clerical support and performs other duties as assigned.
- Participates in other school activities including (but not limited to) covering lunch duty periodically, working with a “buddy” class, participating in school-wide training and planning, and professional development.
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to process high-volume, time-sensitive information.
- Must possess a strong ability to organize work, set and adjust priorities, meet deadlines; to anticipate needs and respond accordingly, and to perform with an appropriate degree of initiative.
- Possess active listening skills – understand and respond effectively to concerns and feedback from others.
- Possess a high-level of technological skill, database management, and ability to learn and assume responsibility for projects.
- Ability to write and format professional correspondence, memos, and support documentation, as needed.
- Commit to professional excellence, with an ability to make human resources and other business transactions “user-friendly”.
- Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and security of records.
- Ability to represent the department and the School with a professional, hospitable and responsive image.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field.
- At least 2 to 5 years of experience.
- Compatibility with the School’s values, Life Rules, mission, and vision.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Background Checks and Screening: Successful completion of periodic background checks, including an FBI background check, and, at the discretion of the school, drug and alcohol screening.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, a courteous demeanor, and commitment to fostering a positive school environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with common computer applications, including word processing and shared calendars.
- Professionalism: Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and composure under pressure.
- Reliability: Consistent and punctual attendance; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Compliance: Adherence to all policies and procedures outlined in the Beauvoir Faculty & Staff Handbook.
- Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and work hours, as needed.
- Cultural Competence: Respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Child Protection: Commitment to child safety and well-being.
WORKING CONDITIONS (SCHEDULE, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT):
- Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping.
- Manual Dexterity: Frequent grasping, repetitive hand movements, and fine motor skills.
- Physical Strength: Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resumé with the subject line Human Resources Specialist at bvrhumanresources@bvrschool.org.
Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Nothing in this job description restricts the School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or the School may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.