Children’s Council of San Francisco Hiring for HR Generalist II at San Francisco, CA Full Time

ABOUT CHILDREN’S COUNCIL
For more than 45 years, Children’s Council has been the heart of childcare and early education in San Francisco, advancing the belief that high-quality childcare can transform lives and communities. Our more than 120 team members help families navigate their childcare and preschool options and secure financial assistance to pay for it. We provide home-based childcare businesses with the training and resources to succeed. Through a wide range of free programs and workshops, we support parents and caregivers as they build child development skills. As the city’s second-largest nonprofit contractor, with an annual budget of over $120 million, we are a major stakeholder in the childcare system. We educate the public and advocate for increased investment in early education at the local and state level. If you are a childcare champion, we want you on our team.

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POSITION SUMMARY*:
Reporting to the Director of Training, the Human Resources Generalist II is an integral role in the department and is the anchor for all logistical and workflow processes. Along with being a trusted resource for staff, the Generalist will support our learning and development program, lead and coordinate all staff engagement events, support training initiatives, navigate on/offboarding processes, and fulfill high-level, operational tasks (such as the coordination and processing of payroll). Collaborating across the department they will also support the HR Manager with the processing of our bi-weekly payroll, and recruitment/hiring processes.

Key Qualities:

• You thrive in a fast-paced organization
• You are resourceful and can effectively troubleshoot daily challenges
• Your superpowers are attention to detail and project management

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and coordinate communication channels between the HR team, hiring managers, and all candidates during the recruitment and hiring.
• Ensure positions are routinely posted, active, and/or refreshed on various websites internally and externally.
• Ensure all candidates complete the application process and are sufficiently screened for all hiring specifications (salary, vaccination status, remote work, etc.).
• You are knowledgeable of all Children’s Council policies and procedures, which allow you to be an effective and reliable resource for staff.
• You will facilitate, monitor, and support all staff with our Covid protocols, keeping the team informed on trends or challenges.
• In support of the HR Manager and Director of Training, you will prepare all documentation for staff onboarding and offboarding processes.
• You initiate and coordinate all internal processes with the HR team, Operations, and IT for the onboarding and offboarding of staff.
• Responsible for the management and accuracy of all employee data and information in ADP; this includes all employee deductions/changes, 401K loan repayment schedules, and any IRS and/or state withholding or court-mandated garnishment orders.
• You will prep for and initiate our bi-weekly payroll processes (ensures the accuracy of timecard entries, supports staff, and will work with ADP to trouble-shooting discrepancies when needed).
• Regularly perform audits to ensure benefit deductions, union dues, training assignments, etc. are represented accurately in HRIS systems (ADP, Trakstar, SAP Litmos,).
• Support and work with HR Manager to ensure staff on leave have corresponding payroll deductions.
• Update, verify and distribute Step Change letters in a timely manner.
• Work independently on special projects assigned and takes initiative to manage projects to ensure deadlines are met.
• Lead Party Planning Committee with brainstorming, planning, and execution of all staff engagement events such as the Farris Page Aware, and staff milestone awards.
• Provide administrative support to the department as needed. This includes but is not limited to the creation of spreadsheets to track data, training coordinated for staff, researching/facilitating conversations with training consultants, and orchestrating internal Lunch-n-Learn training for staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a mid-sized HR department, for a fast-paced organization.
• Proficiency using Zoom/Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Must have solid proficiency and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now and HRIS systems.
• Experience with navigating payroll and timesheet processes.
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills
• Strong project/time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with all levels of management during hiring and recruitment.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive matters with empathy.
• Experience coordinating and planning for staff events.
• Some familiarity with SF Employment laws (i.e., FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA) is preferred.
• A background clearance is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manual dexterity using a telephone, computer, and other office equipment.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels, and on the telephone.
• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position and to make quick decisions.

Children’s Council of SF is committed to building a staff that is rich with cultural, social, and experiential diversity. Candidates who want to join us on this journey and who can uniquely contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Children’s Council of SF operates in a hybrid model. Applicants should be comfortable with both the remote and in-office scenarios.

Benefits, and Employee Perks:
We offer great benefits! Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, Life & Pet Insurance / Employer 401K Matching program/ Tuition Reimbursement / FSA, HSA & Transit Commuter Benefits / Generous PTO accrual – starting with over 4 weeks annually / 12 paid holidays + FH for Birthday / Lunch-n-Learn Training Program

Equal Opportunity & Equity Statement
Children’s Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as central to our work serving the San Francisco community. We comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Our practices are in alignment with our commitment to workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We foster a work environment where our current and future staff feel welcomed without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time