HR Specialist – Employee Relations & Recruitment
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Job Status: Temp-to-Hire, 12-month, full-time/40 hours, exempt; Monday–Friday, onsite only
Salary Information: Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a range of $75,000 - $85,000. This position
is eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision), generous PTO and holiday schedule, 401(k) savings plan with school
match, higher education tuition reimbursement, and JSerra tuition discount of 50% off base tuition for each
dependent child or legal guardian designated child who attends JSerra.
Special Qualities & Characteristics
- Passionate for the mission of JSerra (i.e. the integral formation of students’ faith, intellect, and character)
- Deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and a commitment to the teachings of the Church
- Strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Superior rapport with parents, students, and staff
Description: The HR Specialist – Employee Relations and Recruitment is responsible for fostering a fair, respectful,
and compliant work environment by managing employee relations matters, advising managers, and supporting the
consistent application of policies and procedures. This role conducts workplace investigations, coaches leaders on
performance and conduct issues, and partners with HR colleagues to support engagement, retention, and legal
compliance. In addition, this role is also responsible for full-cycle recruitment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on employee relations questions,
concerns, and complaints, ensuring timely and professional follow-up.
- Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including performance, conduct, interpersonal conflict,
and policy concerns, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
- Conduct fair, thorough, and well-documented workplace investigations related to misconduct,
harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other policy violations; prepare findings and
recommendations.
- Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and managers on corrective action, documentation,
performance improvement plans, and termination decisions to ensure consistency and risk mitigation.
- Interpret and apply employment laws, regulations, and organization policies; help ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local requirements.
- Support the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies, procedures, and employee
handbooks; recommend updates based on practice and legal changes.
- Partner with HR and leaders on engagement, retention, and culture initiatives, including recognition,
feedback mechanisms, and action planning from employee surveys.
- Track and maintain confidential records related to employee relations cases, investigations, corrective
action, and appeals in accordance with recordkeeping standards.
