• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employments laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of current local, state and federal regulations.
• Ensure employees follow all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure concerns are handled fairly, legally, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized and sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Provide support and guidance to administer and execute routine task in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrong doing and terminations.
• Participate in creating learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversee coordinating and assisting managers with employee reviews and performance appraisals.
• Assist with aligning the department with current and projected company needs.
• Train employees to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles efficiently.
• Oversee updating and creating of internal forms.
• Manage the maintenance, integrity and confidentiality of human resources files and records.
• Participate in professional development opportunities implementing new skills, knowledge and procedures.
• Participate in and/or facilitate meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Maintain and encourage professional, open and ongoing communication with staff and vendors.
• Travel when necessary to conduct SJB business.
• Work as a member of the SJB team by promoting the mission, values, philosophy of SJB.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer.

SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Work in conjunction with supervisor to adjust, develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Work in conjunction with supervisor to develop, support, and maintain company efficiency.
• Work in conjunction with supervisor in formulating goals and objectives for the department.
• Coordinate activities to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
• Ensure necessary reports and paperwork are completed accurately and submitted within the given time frame.
• Participate in conducting departments monthly audits.
• Coach and discipline staff as needed.
• Complete performance appraisals for staff at 90 days and annually.
• Recruit and interview staff as necessary.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensure health and welfare of staff is maintained at all times.
• Ensure staff understand and follow agency procedures and reporting requirements related to health and safety standards.
• Report safety hazards and injuries immediately and ensure proper paperwork is competed in a timely manner.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive understanding of current local, state and federal regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll and payroll systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• General knowledge of Title XXII and Title V.
• Organized, creative, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, flexible in scheduling based and prioritization, and driven by excellence.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective business relationships; demonstrated ability to communicate in situations requiring tact and poise; skilled in confidentiality and discretion.
• Thorough knowledge of office administration including efficient filing systems, office machines and equipment, and computer software such as Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook (email & calendar).
• Skilled in customer service and employee relations.
• Must present a neat, professional appearance.
• Ability to adjust tasks and focus with composure, and in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Belief in working as a professional, cohesive team member.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Must have 3 years of management experience.
• Must be in good health as verified by a current health screening, including a test for tuberculosis performed under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to employment.
• Proof of up to date immunization records to include but not limited to Measles, Pertussis and Influenza (annual).
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, criminal record, FBI and DOJ clearance and child abuse index check prior to employment.
• Must possess California Driver’s License and meet minimum insurance requirements for personal vehicle and have a driving record which meets the standards set forth in Administrative Regulation 4532 and 4533. If current auto insurance has a “Business Use Exclusion” it will need to be removed from your policy.
• Current pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate from an approved vendor required.
• Completion of Mandated Reporter Training as per Assembly Bill 1207. Must be completed every 2 years.
• Knowledge of regulations for Title XXII, Title V, Head Start, California Department of Education (CDE), Child Development Division Funding terms and conditions, Community Care Licensing.
• Supervisory experience necessary with background in child development or early childhood education.
• Bilingual/Biliterate a plus.