Career Center

The mission of Rippowam Cisqua School is to create independent thinkers, confident communicators, and engaged leaders who respect and contribute meaningfully to a diverse and increasingly complex global society.

Rippowam Cisqua School seeks a talented and experienced individual for the position of Human Resources and Payroll Manager. Understanding the culture of independent school education, this person will care for both our employees and the institution. This person will oversee the human resources and payroll functions, as well as perform other duties in this small, four-person Business Office, working directly with the Director of Finance, Controller, and Accounts Payable/Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Human Resources

• Perform new employee onboarding
• Provide employee relations and support for all faculty and staff
• Review and keep current the Employee Handbook
• Develop appropriate policies and programs for employee relations, harassment training, etc.
• Work with the Director of Finance in managing benefit costs
• Assist with the annual creation and distribution of employment agreements for faculty and staff
• Manage all leaves

Payroll

• Perform twice monthly payroll cycles and assure that proper procedures are followed for all time and labor tracking
• Assist employees who need to make changes within the payroll or benefits portals
• Maintain records of all benefit coverages and reconcile and approve invoices for all benefit costs

Other Duties

• Responsible for posting all deposits to general ledger and using a check scanner to deposit checks directly into accounts
• Processes all business office mail
• Handles physical bank runs as needed
• Reconciles accounts with Development department for gifts and pledge payments
• Assists Accounts Payable/Purchasing Manager as able and needed

Requirements for the position include:  

• Bachelor's degree required
• Human resources and payroll experience, independent school experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrated success using Blackbaud, Paylocity, and Employee Navigator (benefits portal) or similar systems
• Good general computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, email, and other general purpose applications
• A commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work as well as promoting an inclusive, just, and equitable school community 
• A genuine sense of humor, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and a sincere interest in being part of a team

Salary commensurate with experience and skills

COVID-19 Considerations:
RCS is requiring that all eligible community members ages 5 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a documented medical or religious exemption.

About Rippowam Cisqua School

Rippowam Cisqua School is a PreKindergarten through Grade 9 independent country day school in Bedford, New York. RCS is known for its high academic standards, small classes, exceptional teacher quality, and a unique commitment to child-centric, mission driven education. Rippowam Cisqua School students face high expectations and are given the support and tools they need to meet each new challenge. Rippowam Cisqua School has a longstanding policy of providing Equal Opportunities for all persons in employment. All qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit, without regard to race, religious beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. The employment policies and practices of the School ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally and with no discrimination in compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline.

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