Human Resources & Payroll Administrator

Who We Are
At Growing Light Montessori School we create a nurturing environment that supports the natural curiosity and creativity of each child, while stimulating their inherent love of learning. Our Montessori program provides a nurturing, playful, dynamic and creative education for our students, teachers and greater community. The classrooms are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the individual child and emphasis is given to the development of the physical, emotional, social, and academic skills providing a powerful educational foundation and enthusiastically preparing them for a fulfilling, self-expressed and productive life. Our campuses are located in beautiful natural settings and have their own personal communities that are nurtured through regular communication and events.
Grow with Growing Light
GLMS encourages all of our team members to participate in ongoing education courses to both build their knowledge and help them grow in their careers. In addition to providing experienced teacher mentorship, in person classes and online training throughout the year, GLMS also provides pre-authorized education contributions to ensure that these courses can be a source of regular, personal growth as well as within the organization. Team members who complete their training courses are eligible for promotions and increases in compensation based on their current roles and future commitments.
Payroll & Human Resources Administrator
We are seeking an experienced and excited individual to join our dynamic preschool organization as Human Resources & Payroll Administrator. With four locations, this role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including payroll, time and attendance tracking, vacation schedules, on-boarding and off-boarding, and performance reviews. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a strong background in HR management and the ability to lead a growing company to new systems and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the payroll process for all four locations
Manage and support time and attendance tracking
Develop and implement vacation schedules
Conduct performance evaluations for all employees
Support the on/off-boarding of team members
Ensure compliance with all federal and state HR regulations
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
Build and maintain strong relationships with employees and leadership team
Provide support and guidance to managers on HR-related issues
Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field
5+ years of HR experience, with experience in payroll and benefits administration
Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Join Our Team!
If you are a driven and talented HR professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to have you join our team!
This position is available immediately, if you are interested in this position please email us your resume and cover letter at [email protected].