Human Resources Generalist

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your expertise in human resources can directly impact the wellbeing of a vibrant school community? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally while supporting a mission-driven organization that celebrates diversity and equity?

Westside School is a collaborative and inclusive community that inspires creativity, innovation, and a deep sense of belonging among its students and staff. Located in West Seattle’s Arbor Heights neighborhood, the school serves over 400 students from preschool through eighth-grade. Westside is currently seeking an HR Generalist to join its team, contributing to the school’s operations and community-centric values.

What You’ll Do:

• Help perpetuate a school-wide culture characterized by highly engaged staff, students, and faculty, high expectations, joyful learning, personal wellness, and a strong sense of community
• Partner with the leadership team to align HR strategies with the organization’s goals
• Support employee development through performance reviews, coaching, and inclusive onboarding sessions
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, maintaining personnel records, and monitoring HR legislation and best practices
• Ensure HR policies and processes are in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and best practices
• Maintain employee personnel files and update employee handbooks as needed.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes with a focus on developing and implementing diversity recruitment strategies
• Monitor employee retention rates, gathering feedback to address concerns and needs, particularly for BIPOC and marginalized employees
• Oversee leave management, including leave requests, agreements, and compliance with policies.
• Represent the school at professional associations and contributing to daily school operations as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience
• 3+ years of human resources experience, industry experience in non-profit and/or education preferred
• Demonstrated experience or understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, particularly in a recruitment context
• Commitment to professionalism and ability to work with detailed information with a high degree of accuracy. and confidentiality
• Skilled in handling sensitive conversations with tact, resolve and confidentiality
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Suite, and database/email experience required

Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time position. The annual salary range for this position is $80-85k based on the experience and credentials Westside School offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive retirement plans, insurance offerings and generous paid time off.

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