Working at Groton

List of 4 items.

• Payroll & HR Specialist

  Groton School is seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to join our Business Office. 
  
  The Payroll & HR Specialist works closely with the Director of Human Resources to ensure the smooth operation of Groton’s HR Office. The Payroll & HR Specialist is responsible for preparing and producing timely and accurate payrolls, coordinating the administration of employee benefits, and maintaining accurate HRIS data.
  
  This is a full-time (40 hours per week), 12-month, hourly position with excellent benefits.
  
  Essential Duties
  
  Payroll
  •    Processes bi-weekly payroll
  •    Maintains and updates payroll records for changes in salary, exemptions, insurance coverages, etc.; runs variance and exception reports as needed
  •    Monitors and manages time and attendance system and trains new employees on use of online payroll and timesheet portal
  •    Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; makes corrections as needed
  
  Benefits
  •    Manages the day-to-day administration of employee benefits, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, accident and disability, life insurance, and retirement/403(b)
  •    Assists employees with benefits enrollment and claims, and processes benefits transactions 
  •    Provides data for annual audits of defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  Employee Onboarding and Customer Service
  •    Assists with onboarding new employees by processing employment verifications on all new hires and ensuring all forms are completed timely and correctly
  •    Serves as front line person for assisting employees with payroll and benefits questions
  
  HRIS and HR Support
  •    Tracks vacation, sick, and FLMA time; maintains accruals for accurate vacation reporting 
  •    Maintains employee personnel files and updates all employee and HRIS databases
  
  Qualifications and Requirements
  
  •    Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting preferred
  •    At least 2-3 years of payroll processing experience; experience with a major payroll system, such as ADP or Paylocity, strongly desired
  •    Background in benefits administration a plus
  •    Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  •    Excellent problem-solving ability, judgment, time management, and attention to detail
  •    Ability to always maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
  •    Demonstrates initiative and is a team player
  
  Please note that, prior to hire, the selected candidate will be asked to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19. All employees of Groton School are currently required to wear a mask while indoors and must take a weekly school-facilitated COVID test.
  
  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jobs@groton.org. Please put “Payroll & Human Resources Specialist” in the subject line.
  
  Groton School is an equal opportunity employer.

• Full-Time Maintenance Painter 

  Groton School’s Buildings and Grounds Department is seeking an experienced painter with light carpentry skills to join the carpentry/paint team.
  
  Work on campus buildings, including dorms and other housing, will result in close interaction with students, faculty, and peers, requiring very good interpersonal skills. The ability to work as part of a team is a must. Snow shoveling and occasional heavy lifting are required. Occasional weekend work is required for special events on campus.

  
  Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to use their own vehicle on the job.

  
  This position requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience with interior and exterior paint preparation/application and light carpentry. Wallpapering and plastering experience is a plus.

  
  If you are a team player and interested in being part of a diverse and busy work environment, please send your resume to jobs@groton.org and put "Maintenance Painter" in the subject line. Groton School is an equal opportunity employer.
   
  Benefits include: 403(b) retirement account; health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; life insurance; paid time off; and parental leave.
  
  

  Please note that, prior to hire, the selected candidate will be asked to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19. All employees of Groton School are required to wear a mask while indoors and must take a weekly school-facilitated COVID test.

• Associate Technical Director—Performing Arts

  Groton School is seeking an associate technical director to join our Performing Arts Department. The associate technical director assists with daily facility operations of the Campbell Performing Arts Center (CPAC), is an integral member of the Theater Department, and works with students during afternoon activities.
  
  This is a full-time, salaried position during the academic year (40 hours per week from September through June), reporting to the technical director.
  
  Essential Duties
  
  The associate technical director:
  
  •    assists in creating drawings, determining construction methods, acquiring materials, and building scenery
  •    preps the theater shop and projects each day to teach students proper use of hand tools, power tools, and all shop equipment
  •    assists the technical director in contracting additional labor and monitoring contract labor progress
  •    teaches students to interpret technical drawings, make cut lists, and build scenery
  •    instructs students in the safe use of professional theater equipment (including operation of fly system, basic lighting systems, and sound engineering)
  •    contributes to all aspects of theater production, including props, paint, sound, and lighting
  •    assists the technical director in training stage managers and stagecraft students in the tech process and safe operation of technical equipment
  •    maintains (with the technical director) the CPAC facility by repairing equipment, organizing all storage facilities, and maintaining inventories of all shop and theater equipment
  •    supports the technical director in managing and scheduling space requests
  •    assists in sending interdepartmental communications
  •    oversees communication with contracted designers on a per show basis
  •    potentially has the opportunity to create scenic art
  
  

  Qualifications and Requirements
  
  The right candidate will be:
  
  •    A creative problem-solver who communicates effectively and professionally in a fast-paced academic environment
  •    Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, accountable, deadline-oriented, and able to uphold a tone of collaboration, respect, professionalism, and optimism
  •    Able to work independently as well as manage teams of students and others 
  •    Safety-conscious at all times
  •    Willing to work occasional nights and weekends for several school events and Theater Department productions
  
  For consideration, candidates must have a working knowledge of all aspects of theater production, both technical and performance, and a demonstrated proficiency in:
  
  •    technical design and interpreting technical drawings
  •    various theatrical practices and styles of construction methods 
  •    using a wide range of materials towards creative ends
  •    scenic construction, scenic painting, and scene shop operations
  •    using hand tools and power tools
  •    counterweight rigging operations
  •    basic lighting control
  •    basic audio engineering and mixing
  •    organizing and leading crews
  •    the technical production process
  •    Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD
  
  

  Additional Requirements
  
  •    B.A. in Theater or B.F.A. in Theater Design or Technology or equivalent professional experience
  •    Minimum five years experience in technical theater production or a related field
  •    At least one year of experience in an educational environment at the high school level is strongly desired.

  Knowledge of and experience with the following are a plus:

  •    CNC fabrication, maker spaces, and STEAM education
  •    Sketchup, Fusion, V-Carve
  •    Dante, NDI, sACN, and other network protocols used in entertainment
  •    Welding/metal fabrication 

  
  Please note that, prior to hire, the selected candidate will be asked to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19. All employees of Groton School are currently required to wear a mask while indoors and must take a weekly school-facilitated COVID test.
  
  Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to jobs@groton.org. Please put “assistant technical director” in the subject line.
  
  Groton School is an equal opportunity employer.
   

• Part-time Medical Chaperone

  Groton School is seeking part-time medical chaperones to transport students to off-campus appointments.

   

  These are on-call positions during the Groton School academic year (early September through June).  

   

  Responsibilities include:

  • Driving students to and from off-campus medical and behavioral health visits (in areas including, but not limited to, Boston and Manchester, NH).

  Requirements:

  • A valid driver’s license and a good driving record
  • A clean and reliable passenger vehicle 
  • Evidence of adequate liability and collision automobile insurance
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Knowledge of adolescent issues and basic familiarity with the health care environment are helpful.

  Please note that, prior to hire, the selected candidate will be asked to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and will require a background check.

   

  Please send your resume to jobs@groton.org with Medical Chaperone in the subject line.

   

  Groton School is an equal opportunity employer