Human Resources and Finance Associate

Description

San Marcos Academy serves students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Our mission is to educate young men and women within a nurturing community based on Christian values. For more information, visit www.smabears.org.  
 

San Marcos Academy is accepting applications for a full-time Human Resources and Finance Associate. This position will assist in leading HR processes and daily operations while handling various Business Office responsibilities. It will primarily focus on personnel-related matters, customer service, and some finance-related support. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Human Resources

1. Manage employment processes through onboarding new and offboarding exiting employees
2. Serve as the HR helpdesk, finding solutions for employees, paying close attention to and safeguarding sensitive information
3. Manage components of Worker's Compensation, Employee Benefits, and HR compliance efforts
4. Maintain employment, employee, and volunteer records and documents
5. Assist with performance review and job description process
6. Organize Employee Service Awards and other recognitions
7. Serve as key liaison across departments to strengthen relationships and team bonds

Finance and Retail Support 

1. Occasional intra-office and cross-department finance support

General Office Duties

1. Answer incoming calls
2. Greet and direct students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus
3. Assist with preparing outgoing mail and receiving incoming mail and packages
4. Assist with postage purchase, maintenance, updates, and uploads to postage machine
5. Assist with the management of office machines
6. Log all credit cards and keys checked out by employees
7. Support and coordinate office coverage
8. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Strong communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills
2. Ability to use the following: PC/Mac computer, calculator, telephone, mail merge program, and everyday office skills
3. Computer skills in the following or similar programs: Adobe, Microsoft Office, Paylocity, NCR Counterpoint, and Blackbaud Suite

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS:

1. Ability to multitask and prioritize projects while maintaining the utmost confidentiality at all times
2. Knowledge of SMA’s mission, vision, and core values
3. Maintain an exemplary work attendance record
4. Observe professional and ethical behavior standards
5. Represent SMA with an appropriate appearance
6. Attend as many SMA activities as possible

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND YEARS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE:

1. Three years or more experience in Human Resources
2. Experience in a Business or Finance office setting
3. Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business or closely related field

• Quick learner with the ability to work independently or as a core team member
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with confidential information and with a high level of ethical integrity
• Flexibility to work on some weekends and during school Registration
• Previous experience with Human Resource Management and Financial Accounting Software preferred but not required

Compensation: Determined by experience

Start Date: Spring 2025