Human Resources Generalist

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Rockville, MD
Job Code: HR300

CESJDS seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to perform HR-related duties on a professional level and work closely with the Director of Human Resources in this busy two-person department.

This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas that align with the School's strategic plan: benefits administration, HRIS administration (Kronos), onboarding, policy implementation, employment law, and compliance. The Generalist will interface with external vendors and third party administrators to support a comprehensive benefits package. The Generalist will be the main point of contact/subject matter expert for all benefits administration and HRIS data/reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of administration and compliance of Medical/Dental/Vision/ Flex Spending Accounts, HSA Accounts, 403(b) retirement plans, and ancillary benefit plans. Assist in case management for the integration of FMLA, Sick Bank/ LTD, OSHA, Workers' Compensation.
• Perform benefits administration to include benefits enrollment for new employees, benefit terminations, claims resolution, change reporting, auditing monthly invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Prepare annual compliance reports including EEO, OSHA, and CMS; compile data for annual non-discrimination testing for relevant benefits plans.
• Responsible for the integrity and maintenance of all employee data in the Human Resources Information System (Kronos). Develop and run reports for audits, surveys, and analysis. Utilize technology to support automation of HR processes.
• Prepare compilation of data for various annual surveys including AISGW, NAIS, AIMS and PEJE.
• Ensure the proper set-up, maintenance, and monitoring of employee files and maintain accurate tracking systems of employee information and data. Ensure confidentiality and compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Provide support in the onboarding and separation process ensuring the appropriate documentation is completed and reported to payroll in a timely manner.
• Manage the background investigation process and I-9 compliance for all prospective employees, substitutes, coaches, and tutors.
• Assist in annual benefits open enrollment; arrange for distribution of materials from carriers, assist with communicating changes to employees and arrange for on-site presentations by providers. Modify HRIS premium tables, enrollment changes, and coordinate with payroll in a timely manner.
• Assist with various research projects and/or special projects.
• Respond to inquiries concerning employee wages and verification of employment.
• Develop and coordinate annual HR sponsored events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written communication – the individual writes clearly and concisely, edits work for spelling and grammar, and presents numerical data effectively.
• Planning/organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control – the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Education and Experience:

• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience administering benefits and human resources programs with demonstrated success in a fast paced environment.
• Minimum 3 years' HRIS experience; Kronos preferred but not required.
• HR certification is preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and/or projects simultaneously; ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills.

Qualified candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and references to www.cesjds.org/careers Job Code HR300.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.