Deerfield Academy 7 Boyden Lane DEERFIELD, MA 01342 Company Description: Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility. Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive co-curricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character. Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit. Salary Range: Location: Per Year DEERFIELD MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Human Resources/Recruiting Education Level: Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preference: Preferred Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: Deerfield Academy Human Resources is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, and in collaboration with their HR colleagues, the Human Resources Generalist will perform HR-related administrative duties in all areas of Human Resources, including recruiting, employee relations, payroll and benefits, and employee training. Primary Duties and Responsibilities include: This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to implement and lead recruiting activities for non-exempt staff positions, and to provide support for exempt-level recruitment as the Academy seeks, identifies, and retains a diverse body of employees. The HR Generalist will also assist with the development and administration of effective employee onboarding programs; support supervisors and employees with communications, training, and coaching regarding policy interpretation and application; collaborate with the appropriate departments to manage internal and external Human Resources websites; assist the Payroll and Benefits Administrator, including regularly processing non-exempt payroll and serving as backup for exempt payroll processing; manage all workers' compensation case files and unemployment claims; oversee I-9 recordkeeping and conduct audits to maintain compliance; collaborate with HR leadership to develop and implement training programs; manage training module functionality; and collaborate with HR team members to address organizational needs, as well as initiating and participating in a variety of other HR-related projects. Requirements: The successful candidate will possess: a Bachelor’s Degree, 3-5 years’ HR Generalist experience, thorough knowledge of HR best practices and federal and state employment law; demonstrated knowledge of payroll processing and associated reporting; excellent data entry skills; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks; ability to work independently as well as part of a team; exceptional verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office Suite and experience with and/or the ability to learn an HRIS and talent management system, ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information. Deerfield Academy is a vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity in all its forms. The Human Resources Generalist should also have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, to serving the needs of a diverse community, and enthusiasm for engaging and supporting employees.