DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Early Connections has a unique opportunity for an HR professional who desires a highly rewarding and fulfilling career in the field of early childhood education. If you want to contribute to our mission of supporting the success of young children and their families through leadership, advocacy, and quality programs in early care and education, then apply now. 

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Early Connections is committed to providing a safe, clean, and healthy working environment, and encourages a positive work culture for everyone involved in our programs.

• Health Insurance
• Employer paid Life
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off: Personal, Vacation, Sick & Holidays
• Retirement Plan (401k) with Company Contribution and Match

*Most benefits are available after a brief orientation period. 

EMPLOYEMENT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure company policies and actions adhere to labor laws  
• Manage the talent acquisition process
• Onboard employees
• Collaborate with Administration to promote positive employee relations
• Coordinate the employee separation process
• Provide support and guidance when specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances 

PAYROLL & BENEFITS JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement employee benefits programs 
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and recommended best practices
• Review employee(s) timesheets and payroll reports related to time and labor
• Process and verify accuracy of bi-weekly payroll, salary or wage adjustments
• Process responses to unemployment insurance benefit(s) claims
• Processes status changes, tax changes, terminations, award processing, deductions, direct deposits, retroactive adjustments and special pay (i.e. garnishments, deferred compensation, W-4, and direct deposit requests) to payroll system

REQUIRED BACKGROUND 

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in business
• 3 years experience in Human Resources and Payroll and Benefits Administration
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, onboarding processes, and HR administration

Early Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)