Human Resources Specialist

Tvt-Community-Day-School; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TVT Community Day School is seeking an Human Resources Specialist to manage day-to-day HR operations, including payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employee changes. You will serve as a responsive resource for staff while ensuring data accuracy and compliance, with Paycom experience preferred.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 3+ years of HR experience, with California HR experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience supporting onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee administration.
• California HR experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate HR programs and services for employees across the employment lifecycle.
• Support payroll, benefits, and HR systems (Paycom) and employee data accuracy.
• Assist recruitment, postings, offers, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Ensure compliance with California HR requirements and school policies.
• Support culture, wellness initiatives, and employee recognition programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee resources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Service-orientated

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

Job description

The Human Resources Specialist supports the day-to-day delivery of Human Resources programs and services across TVT Community Day School. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this position supports employees throughout the employment lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee changes, and offboarding.The HR Generalist serves as an accessible and responsive resource for employees while helping ensure HR processes are accurate, timely, compliant, and consistently administered. This role requires strong organization, discretion, attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach.Essential ResponsibilitiesHR Operations & Employee SupportServe as a day-to-day HR resource for employees regarding policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, Paycom, and general employment questions.Support employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee changes, leaves, and offboarding.Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HR data.Support consistent and timely administration of HR programs and practices.Payroll, Benefits & HR SystemsSupport payroll and timekeeping processes, including employee changes, compensation updates, and review of payroll information.Assist employees with benefits, enrollment, time-off, and general payroll questions.Maintain accurate employee information and workflows within Paycom.Support benefits administration, Open Enrollment, and coordination with benefit vendors.Recruitment & OnboardingSupport recruitment and hiring, including job postings, applicant tracking, candidate communication, offers, and pre-employment requirements.Coordinate new hire onboarding, documentation, clearances, required training, and Paycom setup.Support New Hire Orientation and a welcoming transition into the TVT community.Compliance & HR ProgramsSupport compliance with employment requirements, TVT policies, required documentation, certifications, training, and employee records.Assist with Culture and Wellness initiatives, employee recognition, and other HR programs.Employee Experience & Process ImprovementProvide responsive, thoughtful, and service-oriented support throughout the employee experience.Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and employee resources.Leverage Paycom and other technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.Support HR reporting and other departmental priorities as needed.Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.Three or more years of Human Resources experience preferred.Experience supporting multiple areas of HR, including onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee administration.California HR experience is strongly preferred.Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paycom experience preferred.Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Demonstrated discretion when handling confidential information.Collaborative, approachable, and service-oriented working style.Independent school, education, or nonprofit experience is a plus.