Human Resources Generalist

Curtis School is seeking a highly capable and service-oriented HR Generalist to join a team-oriented, inclusive, and professional learning community.

We are an independent, DK-6 co-ed elementary school whose mission is to develop, in every child, a sound mind in a sound body, governed by a compassionate heart.

We place an equal emphasis on academic, physical, social-emotional, and character education and instill a growth mindset modeled by faculty and staff who are the best in their craft.

The HR Generalist will support the day-to-day needs of Curtis School and help deliver a consistent, thoughtful employee experience.

This role is designed for a hands-on HR operator who can balance employee support, administrative excellence, compliance awareness, and partnership with the CFO and Head of School.

The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees and Directors across a wide range of HR topics, including onboarding, employee relations intake, HR systems, performance process support, policy questions, leave coordination, benefits administration, and employee engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, discreet, and able to move comfortably between tactical execution and practical problem solving.

The successful candidate requires sound judgment, responsiveness, confidentiality, and the ability to build trust while escalating appropriately when issues require senior HR or legal guidance.

• Serve as a reliable HR point of contact for employees and managers, responding to questions with professionalism, discretion, and a service-oriented approach.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, transfers, promotions, offboarding, and related documentation.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, ensuring employees have a smooth transition into the organization.
• Manage employee relations, including addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Administer benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive work environment and improve employee satisfaction.

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or in a related HR role.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and laws.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in HR systems and software.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.