Human Resources Specialist

TVT Community Day School is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to help deliver reliable HR support for day-to-day people operations. This onsite role in Irvine, CA supports the full employment lifecycle, helping ensure HR processes are administered accurately, on time, and in line with applicable requirements and school policies.

You will act as a practical resource for employees and help coordinate core HR functions across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee changes, and offboarding. The role also includes maintaining clean HR data and using Paycom and other tools to support efficiency and consistency.

HR Operations and Employee Support

• Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for employees regarding policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, Paycom, and general employment questions.
• Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, employee changes, leaves, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HR data.
• Support consistent and timely administration of HR programs and practices.
• Provide responsive, thoughtful, and service-oriented support throughout the employee experience.
• Assist with Culture and Wellness initiatives, employee recognition, and other HR programs.

Payroll, Benefits, and HR Systems

• Support payroll and timekeeping processes, including employee changes, compensation updates, and review of payroll information.
• Assist employees with benefits, enrollment, time-off, and general payroll questions.
• Maintain accurate employee information and workflows within Paycom.
• Support benefits administration, Open Enrollment, and coordination with benefit vendors.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Support recruitment and hiring, including job postings, applicant tracking, candidate communication, offers, and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, documentation, clearances, required training, and Paycom setup.
• Support New Hire Orientation and a welcoming transition into the TVT community.

Compliance, HR Programs, and Process Improvement

• Support compliance with employment requirements, TVT policies, required documentation, certifications, training, and employee records.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and employee resources.
• Leverage Paycom and other technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Support HR reporting and other departmental priorities as needed.

Requirements

• Strong organization, discretion, attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated discretion when handling confidential information.
• Collaborative, approachable, and service-oriented working style.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple areas of HR, including onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee administration.
• California HR experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paycom experience preferred.
• Independent school, education, or nonprofit experience is a plus.

Location: Irvine, CA (onsite)
Compensation: USD 32–42 per hour
Experience: 3+ years
Technology: Paycom