Temporary Senior Specialist, Human Resources Operations

Sage Oak Charter Schools; Redlands (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,146,000 - 116,382,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Oak Charter Schools in Redlands, CA is seeking a Temporary Senior Specialist in Human Resources Operations to oversee payroll, benefits and total rewards programs for staff. This non-exempt role blends onsite work with remote office flexibility.

Under supervision you will coordinate compensation, benefits administration, regulatory reporting and HR compliance, ensuring accurate payroll processing and data integrity across the HRIS and related systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HR-related experience may be substituted year-for-year.
• HRCI or SHRM certification preferred.
• State and federal fingerprint clearance (LiveScan) required.
• TB test certificate dated within the last 60 days and kept updated.

Responsibilities

• Processes and manages teachers' payroll monthly.
• Supports semi-monthly and monthly payroll as needed.
• Maintains payroll manual and budgets for personnel operations.
• Coordinates health and welfare plans and open enrollment.
• Ensures compliance with HR policies/regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or HR-related experience

Tools

HRIS

Google Docs/Spreadsheets

Job description

Temporary Senior Specialist, Human Resources Operations

Job Category: Classified Support Staff

Requisition Number: SENIO001370

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• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Full-Time

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Redlands, CA 92373, USA

Description

NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:

-Letter of Introduction

- Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) current professional letters (one must be from a current or former direct supervisor and all dated within the last 3 years). Each letter must include a date. Applications submitted with letters that are undated or dated more than three (3) years ago will be considered incomplete, will not be accepted, and will not be considered for this recruitment.

Please note: All required documents must be submitted at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

Temporary Senior Specialist, Human Resources Operations

Job Description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

School Classification : Classified

Pay Schedule: Range 4 ($34.95- $40.52)

Work Schedule: Based on assignment

Location: Onsite and Remote Office

Position Summary: The senior specialist human resources (HR) operations, under the supervision of the Manager III, Compensation and Benefits, is responsible for developing and coordinating benefits and total rewards packages for staff members to ensure they are maximized and provide a comprehensive support system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Compensation Duties

• Processes and manages teachers' payroll monthly under the supervision of the manager, ensuring compliance with all payroll steps
• Supports in the preparation and processing of semi-monthly and monthly payroll as needed
• Maintains an up-to-date payroll manual
• Maintains and prepares accurate budgets for personnel operations
• Serves as a resource for payroll and HR staff regarding benefits and HR policies/regulations
• Keeps management informed of potential issues and recommends solutions as appropriate
• Ensures accurate tracking of teacher salaries and compensation
• Supports with human resources projects, including but not limited to payroll, benefits, compensation studies, timekeeping, strategic planning, staff training school policies, health and safety, and compliance
• Supports with the administration of all health and welfare plans, manages operations of open enrollment, and monitors enrollment and qualifying events
• Analyzes benefits data and trends, prepares reports for management on the utilization, costs, and effectiveness of benefits programs, and uses this information to make recommendations for improvements
• Prepares and submits required reports to regulatory agencies, ensures accurate and timely filing of documents related to benefits compliance
• Provides information and tracks employee sick and vacation days in the HRIS
• Reviews monthly billings from insurance providers for accuracy and advances for payment, resolves discrepancies with the Benefits Administrator, payroll, and the school
• Coordinates and assists with the ACA benefits reporting requirements
• Directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies

Compliance Duties

• Stays up-to-date on HR laws and regulations and ensures compliance with all applicable laws
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, and school policy, standards, specifications, and best practices
• Works with the human resources department to keep human resources manuals, policies, and trainings current and updated

School Staffing Plan and Position Management

• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the schools’ staffing plan
• Ensures the schools’ HRIS is kept current and reflects staffing plans as approved by the superintendent and board of directors
• Facilitates the personnel action form (PAF) process on requests for position changes
• Prepares staffing plan for interim budget reports
• Submits and monitors personnel requisitions to the board

Other Duties

• Responds to non-urgent communication within 24 school hours and urgent communication within two school hours
• Resolves escalated employee, parent, and student issues in alignment with core values and ensuring compliance with the school’s Uniform Complaint Policy; the school’s Uniform Technology Policy; and the provisions of California Penal Code Section 11166 (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act)
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or HR-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (eg. substitute four years of experience for a bachelor’s degree)
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) HR professional certification preferred

Other Qualifications:

• State and federal fingerprint clearance (LiveScan) to work with students (Ed. Code 44237). No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and Human Resources notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.
• Proof of a clear TB Tine test or signed Certificate of Completion dated within the last 60 days (Ed. Code 49406) upon employment and thereafter updated every four years

Knowledge:

• Computer and technology literacy:
• Operate office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer, and assigned software.
• Knowledge and experience using Google documents, Google spreadsheets, and other online collaboration tools to send and receive information
• Methods of collecting and organizing data and information
• Basic database skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Basic arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy
• Willingness to research and become knowledgeable

Skills:

• Well developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional and courteous manner
• Strong organizational skills
• Consistently make good decisions even when under pressure
• Ability to prioritize tasks and direct a team
• Sound management skills; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong team commitment to supporting the functionality of the department and operations of the school
• Effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating respective staff

Abilities:

• Embraces Sage Oak’s core values
• Maintains integrity at all times
• Works independently with little direction
• Maintains developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional, and courteous manner
• Maintains flexible and adaptable mindset
• Demonstrates sensitivity to individual differences and cultural backgrounds
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
• Follows established procedures and meets all established deadlines
• Allocates time and resources effectively
• Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hears and speaks to exchange information
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
• Sees to read a variety of materials
• Bends at the waist, kneel or crouch
• Sits or stands for extended periods of time
• Lifts objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level is generally moderate
• Meetings conducted in public and office settings
• Indoor and outdoor in varying temperature
• Employee must have available transportation and be able to travel up to 100 miles in a day

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, and promotion of individuals in all job classifications will be conducted without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, actual or perceived gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, age (40 and over), ethnicity, national origin or ancestry (including language use restrictions), citizenship, physical, intellectual or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), reproductive health decision-making, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), family or medical leave status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or a related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Employer’s hiring and employment practices may exclude a candidate from consideration where bona fide occupational qualifications exist.

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