Human Resources Specialist

Calvert School, an independent lower and middle school, has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Specialist. Calvert School is dedicated to educating girls and boys through its time-tested method of teaching and its rigorous curriculum. Particular emphasis is given to mastering essential skills, inspiring a lifelong love of learning, and instilling enthusiasm, responsibility and self-discipline. Calvert School is located in Tuscany-Canterbury, a residential neighborhood in Baltimore City, just north of Johns Hopkins University and south of Loyola University Maryland, accessible from Charles Street and I-83.

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for administering payroll, managing a HRIS system, and supporting employee benefits programs. The Human Resources Specialist will serve as a key resource for employees while supporting core Human Resources operations and reporting. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Payroll –

• Process accurate and timely payroll for employees and maintain the payroll and HRIS database ensuring information is accurate. Process an annual 1099 filing.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, taxes, and year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.). Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Verify all tax reports are filed and generate payroll reports for departments and compliance purposes.
• Partner with the finance department on payroll reconciliations.

Benefits Administration –

• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs and reconcile benefits invoices.
• Assist employees with onboarding and offboarding, benefits questions, eligibility, and enrollment changes. Ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations (COBRA, FMLA, ACA, etc.) and assist with audits and compliance reporting.
• Assist the HR department with benefits-related tasks and projects.

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in payroll and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and payroll processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.