Manager of HR & Benefits

The Oaks Academy•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Manager of HR & Benefits reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with supervisors and hiring managers to build, retain, and support a qualified workforce at The Oaks Academy. This full-time role has primary responsibility for compensation and benefits administration, recruiting and onboarding, and general employee relations. The role manages compensation reviews and analytics, employee benefits and leave administration, recruitment and onboarding, employee records and communications, compliance-related processes, and employee separations. The Manager also maintains the employee handbook and job descriptions and supports employee complaint processes.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a related field.
At least 6 years of experience in Human Resource Management.
Detail- and results-oriented.
Critical thinking, reasoning, and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Word and Excel.
Must embrace and advocate for The Oaks Academy’s mission and core values.
Must be a committed Christian who is a member of, associated with, or seeking to be associated with a Christ-centered community of faith or a church.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Paylocity HRIS is strongly preferred.
SHRM Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the annual compensation adjustment process.
Perform compensation analytics and periodic benchmarking for various positions.
Communicate compensation changes to the Payroll Manager in a timely manner.
Negotiate initial compensation levels with new hires, with CFO/CEO approvals.
Evaluate and discern benefit options with the CFO and benefits advisors for eligible employees.
Manage open enrollment and help eligible employees understand their options.
Coordinate COBRA and oversee processes for short-term disability, long-term disability, and workers’ compensation claims.
Reconcile employee participants with vendor charges and ensure billing accuracy.
Update benefits for employees experiencing life events.
Communicate updates to employee pay or benefits to the Payroll Manager.
Manage and track paid time off through Paylocity, including rollover balances and sabbatical leave.
Create internal and external job postings.
Conduct initial candidate screening to determine qualifications.
Coordinate candidate interview schedules with candidates and supervisors.
Prepare and transmit offer letters for selected candidates.
Organize and communicate new-hire summary information.
Coordinate onboarding logistics, including background checks, badges, and documentation.
Maintain school-wide substitute lists and ensure substitutes are active in Paylocity when working.
Maintain and update the employee handbook and release new versions when necessary.
Communicate important need-to-know information by email.
Maintain up-to-date and consistent job descriptions in collaboration with supervisors.
Manage the employee separation process.
Track employee incident reports and ensure accurate OSHA filing.
Communicate and follow up on employee trainings; report missed trainings to supervisors.
Maintain, organize, and update electronic employee files in Paylocity.
Respond to employee verification requests.
Manage the employee complaint process.