Director of Human Resources (HR)

Director Of Human Resources

We are currently seeking a Director of Human Resources. The Director of Human Resources will report to the Head of School and be responsible for leading a department restructure of the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources function including federal, state, and local compliance; policy and procedure development; full life-cycle recruitment; benefits administration; employee relations; budget management; monthly and annual reporting; and HRIS/records management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Annually reviews and makes recommendations to executive management for improvement of policies, procedures, and practices on personnel matters.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures compliance.
• Responsible for compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to all personnel matters.
• Communicates changes in personnel policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance is followed.
• Assists management in the annual review, preparation and administration of wage and salary program.
• Manages the faculty contract renewal process together with senior management.
• Develops and maintains annual human resources budget.
• Conducts recruitment efforts for all staff, including writing and placing all job advertisements and attending job fairs and outreach events.
• Oversees employee evaluation process for all employees.
• Writes, edits and finalizes job descriptions as necessary.
• Conducts new employee orientations and exit interviews.
• Ensures background checks and drug tests are completed for all employees.
• Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, and/or as directed by the Head of School/Managing Director on personnel matters.
• Works directly with department managers to assist them in employee relations counseling and carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.
• Manages all aspects of the organization's benefit programs, including processing new enrollments and changes.
• Coordinates and manages open enrollment.
• Manages and tracks worker's compensation and unemployment claims.
• Resolve payroll issues in coordination with the finance department.
• Maintains the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and ensures accuracy and integrity of the data.
• Provides monthly and annual reports on employment trends to the Head of School and government agencies.
• Recommends, evaluates, and participates in staff development.
• Participates on committees and special projects and seeks additional responsibilities.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible generalist experience.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification is required.
• Knowledge and experience with federal, state and local employment laws.
• Passionate commitment to The SEED School mission.
• Spirit of collaboration and teamwork.
• Unquestioned ability to maintain confidential information to the highest standard.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills.
• Extraordinary commitment to employee and customer relations.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands and to manage complex issues creatively and effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite Proficient in HRIS/payroll systems.