Why Work Here:

• Off all state and federal holidays, spring break, Easter (Friday and Monday), the whole week of Thanksgiving, a minimum of 10 days between Christmas and New Years.
• Eligible for 3 weeks PTO, unlimited sick time
• 403B: EHS contributes 5% of annual salary automatically and up to matches 4% dollar for dollar
• Opportunity to formalize/build out the HR function
• FREE LUNCH PROVIDED BY EXECUTIVE CHEF
• Central Houston location, 80 to 85K

Benefit Administration:

• Manage and coordinate benefit programs – Health, Dental, FSA, 403(b) Retirement Plan, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D, and COBRA – for faculty and staff, including all faculty and staff communication, problem-solving and claims resolution.
• Ensure compliance of all plans with all federal, state and local applicable laws and statutes, i.e. HIPPA, ERISA, IRS guidelines.
• Manage annual open enrollment for Health, Dental, and FSA Plans.
• Ensure Summary Plan Descriptions are in legal compliance.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation and Texas Workforce Commission programs.

Faculty and Staff Relations:

• Complete periodic job description audits and ensures appropriate classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Manage faculty and staff recruitment, including faculty and staff page on the website, placement of opportunities in appropriate venues; and the receipt, acknowledgment, and dissemination of all candidate materials; management of the search process and maintenance of search documentation to ensure EEOC compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local statutes/laws such as FMLA, ADA, Sexual Harassment, Worker’s Compensation, Title VII, and ERISA.
• Execute issuance of employment contracts and compensation statements.
• Oversee the contract/paperwork portion of the hiring process for the Athletic Department (seasonal coaches) and Summer Programs (faculty/students) to ensure compliance with school/DOL requirements.
• Manage the faculty and staff separation process for both voluntary/involuntary terminations.
• Oversee new faculty and staff orientation and documentation process, including background checks.
• Consult administrators and faculty and staff regarding faculty and staff disciplinary problems, resolving personnel issues and providing mediation when necessary.
• Conduct internal investigations relating to faculty and staff complaints.
• Provide training on various HR topics including interviewing skills, faculty and staff coaching and performance reviews.
• Supervise training of faculty and staff on child abuse prevention
• Oversee payroll processing.
• Serve on Retirement Plan Fiduciary Committee, and other committees as requested.

Qualifications:

• College degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR.
• Professional in Human Resources certification (PHR) preferred.

• Ability to maintain all faculty and staff information with absolute confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong customer service/communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Attention to detail; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Comfortable working with/learning new technologies.
• Self-starter who can work independently to problem-solve.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the job.
• Engage in Professional Development to remain current on legal compliance/best practices.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word required.