Human Resources Generalist at Highlands Community Charter School - Sacramento
About the Employer
Organization Description: Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools (HCCTS) is a public charter organization headquartered in Sacramento, California, delivering no-cost adult education across the state. HCCTS offers high school diploma programs, English language instruction, and career technical education to adult learners aged 22 and up, equipping them with skills and confidence to pursue meaningful careers and build generational legacies. Our mission centers on social justice, self-sufficiency and generational change, and transformative partnerships that make education accessible to all. Founded in 2014, HCCTS has rapidly grown its reach and impact, offering both classroom-based and independent study models tailored for adult learners who seek a second chance at earning a diploma and reaching economic independence. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with a belief that every student at HCCTS will succeed. Join our team and champion equity, transparency, and excellence, and help us rise together.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Assists managers, supervisors, specialists, and directors with interpretation and routine application of school policies, procedures, and appropriate Memorandum’s of Understanding as it pertains to Human Resources. Responds to requests for documentation related to human resources activities. Assists employees and departments with the interpretation of personnel related procedures. Works with hiring authorities and administrators to perform all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process including the development and posting of open positions. Assists in the reviewing and screening of applicants process, develops and administers appropriate selection tools for hiring and maintains eligibility lists, coordination of new employee hire processing, and background checks. Maintains regular HR updates of employee personnel files and benefits. Acts as a support for supervisors and administrators as needed. Assists efforts of payroll maintenance by providing all required documentation necessary.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Training: • Equivalent to an Associate’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Labor Relations or Organizational Leadership is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the relevant aforementioned fields or a specialized certificate in Labor Relations or Human Resources Management is desirable.
Experience/Minimum Qualifications: • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing human resources functions or other administrative, clerical, financial and/or statistical record keeping that can be directly related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification of Human Resources technician. A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations or Organizational Leadership may substitute for the experience requirement. • The ability to communicate with a diverse group of people on a daily basis • Possession of a valid California driver's license • Obtain TB clearance • Live Scan clearance or fingerprint submission Skills/Qualifications: • Possession of a valid California driver's license • Must possess a valid California class “C” driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District and maintain it throughout employment. • Basic principles and practices of human resources administration, recruitment and selection, policies and procedures • Practices and techniques of benefit administration, training, and payroll administration • Applicable federal and state fair employment laws, rules, and regulations, including FMLA, CFRA, California Labor Code, Cal-OSHA and Fed-OSHA rules and regulations • Current methods and techniques used in administrative support tasks such as, but not limited to, preparing reports, letters, invoices, receipts, reservations, announcements, memorandums, and e-mails • Modern office equipment and procedures, including use of word processing, database programs, desktop publishing, and word processing in currently used programs • Basic operation of automated office machines including calculator, computer, keyboard, printers, scanners, and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine • Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, calculation and decimals, ratios, percentages, and fractions
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Training: • Equivalent to an Associate’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Labor Relations or Organizational Leadership is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the relevant aforementioned fields or a specialized certificate in Labor Relations or Human Resources Management is desirable.
Experience/Minimum Qualifications: • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing human resources functions or other administrative, clerical, financial and/or statistical record keeping that can be directly related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification of Human Resources technician. A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations or Organizational Leadership may substitute for the experience requirement. • The ability to communicate with a diverse group of people on a daily basis • Possession of a valid California driver's license • Obtain TB clearance • Live Scan clearance or fingerprint submission Skills/Qualifications: • Possession of a valid California driver's license • Must possess a valid California class “C” driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District and maintain it throughout employment. • Basic principles and practices of human resources administration, recruitment and selection, policies and procedures • Practices and techniques of benefit administration, training, and payroll administration • Applicable federal and state fair employment laws, rules, and regulations, including FMLA, CFRA, California Labor Code, Cal-OSHA and Fed-OSHA rules and regulations • Current methods and techniques used in administrative support tasks such as, but not limited to, preparing reports, letters, invoices, receipts, reservations, announcements, memorandums, and e-mails • Modern office equipment and procedures, including use of word processing, database programs, desktop publishing, and word processing in currently used programs • Basic operation of automated office machines including calculator, computer, keyboard, printers, scanners, and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine • Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, calculation and decimals, ratios, percentages, and fractions
Comments and Other Information
An incomplete or unsigned application will not be considered.
Highlands Community Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.
Comments and Other Information
An incomplete or unsigned application will not be considered.
Highlands Community Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.