Human Resources Generalist

Landon School Corporation

Bethesda (MD)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Complimentary daily lunch on campus

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Landon School, located in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, benefits, records, onboarding, background screenings, and more. Reporting to the Director of HR, this full-time 12-month position sits in the Business Office team and focuses on efficient, compliant HR operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of HR experience, proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems, and strong Excel skills; Paylocity experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
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.

Responsibilities

Payroll administration for semi-monthly payrolls through Paylocity.
Benefits administration including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA, retirement, housing, tuition remission, and other school benefits.
Maintain employee personnel files and HR records in accordance with laws and school policies.
Recruitment support: create job descriptions, advertise, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates.
Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and HR reporting; assist with audits and analytics.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Job description

Description

Human Resources Generalist

Position Title: Human Resources
Department: Human Resources / Business Office
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Position

Position Summary

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

Requirements

Required

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

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.

Salary 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 $70,000 -- $80,000 annually. We are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Employees enjoy: