About

• Description
• Who We Are: Mission of Kids Junction – Partnering with families to build strong mind, body and Christlike Character.

• Kids Junction is a large established early childhood center with over 20 years of serving families in Madison, WI and surrounding communities. We are licensed by the State of Wisconsin for 295 children aged 6 weeks through 5 years, plus 100 school age children. To support our center, we have several departments including office manager, marketing, enrollment, family accounts, maintenance, kitchen, and human resources. These departments are managed by the operations administrator, who will work closely with the Early Education Director for the overall management of Kids Junction.

• We are passionate about providing a nurturing, play-based learning environment, rooted in Christian principles, that supports the social, emotional and academic development of young children.

Our center has the following classrooms

• 7 Infant/Toddler
• 9 Early Preschool
• 4 Preschool
• 3 4K
• 6 After School
• We are conveniently located inside the Princeton Club on Madison’s west side. Our location gives prime access to bus lines, the belt line, and bike trails. Our beltline access connects most nearby neighborhoods and towns in 10-15 minutes! Madison consistently ranks among the best in the nation for almost everything including fantastic bike trails, safe neighborhoods, great healthcare, excellent education, amazing music venues and diverse restaurants.

• Learn more about Kids Junction here: https://kidsjunctionpreschool.com/

• About the Role: This part-time position is to provide HR support and contribute to creating and maintaining efficient work processes and systems on behalf of the organization by serving as the primary contact for HR-related questions. This position will work closely with our company’s third-party HR consultant. Work is on-site, with hours ranging from 20-25 per week, with a flexible schedule!

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting/Hiring: Manage job postings across external and internal job boards, work closely with hiring managers to manage the applicant tracking system including scheduling interviews for the hiring team(s)
• Onboarding/Offboarding: Coordinate tasks associated with New Employee Orientation (NEO); creating and maintaining NEO packets, creating and maintaining the process documentation for NEO, facilitating all activities to ensure a successful onboarding experience, ensure employees are properly offboarded, work to improve and maintain the offboarding process
• Personnel File Management: Maintain employee personnel files and records in compliance with retention requirements and Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing requirements
• Policies & Procedures: Understand and provide accurate information and direction regarding policies and procedures
• Employee Training: Facilitate training to ensure staff remains up to date with any necessary certifications or continuing education requirements
• Human Resource Information System (HRIS): Manage the HRIS (Paylocity), and act as the main point of contact for Paylocity customer service, answer questions and assist employees with the functions of Paylocity, as needed
• Employee Benefits: Work closely with external HR consultant for benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and COBRA, administer 401K program as well as other benefit programs including, but not limited to, Princeton club memberships and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute employee milestone recognition program
• Act as the liaison between employees and our external HR consultant
• Review, update, and finalize employee timecards with accuracy and in timely manner for payroll; work closely with the Business Manager for any payroll inquiries and/or needs
• Conduct special projects and/or additional tasks as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years progressive work experience in a human resources related role
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, portraying a high degree of professionalism
• Able to work effectively under pressure and accept and implement change
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines under general supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Able to maintain confidential information

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Management
• Experience in early childhood education; knowledge of state regulations and licensing related to childcare

Benefits & Perks

• 401K Plan & Employer Matching
• Discounted Dependent Tuition
• Cell Phone Program
• Discounted Princeton Club Membership
• Employee Milestone Recognition Program
• Free Off-Street Parking
• Bus Line & Bike Trail Access
• Applicants must be age 18+ to apply
• Kids Junction is an EOE