Human Resources Generalist

Landon School; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Complimentary daily lunch on campus

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Landon School is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, benefits, and HR operations. The role reports to the Director of Human Resources and collaborates with the Business Office team to ensure compliant and efficient HR services.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in HR, payroll, and benefits, with Paylocity experience and strong Excel skills. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 3–5 years in HR, payroll, or benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and employment regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Manage semi-monthly payrolls for all employees through Paylocity and ensure accuracy of salary adjustments, overtime, deductions, and leave balances.
• Benefits Administration: Administer and reconcile health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, housing and tuition benefits.
• HR Operations, Compliance, & Reporting: Maintain employee files; ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, COBRA, FLSA, HIPAA, ERISA; prepare reports for leadership.
• Recruitment & Talent Support: Develop job descriptions, advertise positions, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates in compliance with employment laws.
• Business Office Support: Support audits, HR-related invoices, internal projects, and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Details

Posted: 03-Aug-26

Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Type: Full Time

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 annually

CategoriesBusiness Management
Human Resources/Payroll

Landon School is committed to the ethical, intellectual, and personal development of boys. We challenge and inspire them to think deeply, individually, and broadly; to live with respect and honor; and to grow into healthy, well-rounded men of integrity and character who seek to make a positive difference in the world around them.

Landon School seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of daily HR operations including payroll, employee benefits, employee records management, onboarding/offboarding, background screenings, and more.

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist serves as a key member of the Business Office team, ensuring efficient and compliant HR operations while serving as a trusted resource for employees regarding HR matters.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
• Manage and process semi-monthly payrolls for all employees through Paylocity.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including salary adjustments, stipends, overtime, leave balances, and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and coordinate with the Finance Office, including preparing journal entries.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and ACA reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, employee housing, tuition remission, and other school sponsored benefits.
• Serve as primary contact for employee benefits questions.
• Ensure timely processing and recording of benefit invoices.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment periods and process changes after qualifying events.
• Coordinate COBRA administration and employee leave-related benefits.
• Work closely with benefits brokers and third-party administrators reconciling invoices, conducting plan audits, and ensuring federal and state regulations are adhered to.

Human Resources Operations, Compliance, & Reporting

• Maintain employee personnel files (electronic and physical) and HR records in accordance with applicable laws and school policies.
• Maintain compliance with FMLA, ADA, COBRA, FLSA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other employment regulations.
• Work closely with the Director of Human Resources and the CFO with annual budgeting, compensation reviews, and producing related employment agreements.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes including coordinating the school’s multistep pre-employment screening processes
• Coordinate required HR reporting and surveys, including NAIS and other independent school benchmarking surveys.
• Prepare reports and analytics for school leadership as requested.

Recruitment & Talent Support

• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process by developing job descriptions and job announcements, advertising positions, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates as needed.
• Help equip hiring managers with the knowledge and tools to recruit while following federal, state and local employment laws.

Business Office Support

• Support Business Office audit preparation and provide HR-related documentation.
• Assist with Human Resources related invoices and accounting entries.
• Assist with special projects within the Business Office and Human Resources Department.
• Coordinate employee recognition, wellness, and engagement initiatives.
• Support employee training programs.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, responsiveness, and service.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in human resources, payroll, benefits administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and employment regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an independent school, educational institution, or nonprofit organization.
• Experience using Paylocity
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or related certification.
• Knowledge of Federal and Maryland employment law and independent school HR practices.

Compensation And Benefits

In addition to joining a supportive and collaborative community, Landon School offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package. The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. We are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• A retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Generous amount of paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability protection
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Complimentary daily lunch on campus

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About Landon School

Landon School is committed to the ethical, intellectual, and personal development of boys. We challenge and inspire them to think deeply, individually, and broadly; to live with respect and honor; and to grow into healthy, well-rounded men of integrity and character who seek to make a positive difference in the world around them.

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