HR Director

At the Washington Waldorf School , we encourage the connections that broaden students’ experiences and help them grow in new directions. We are a co‑educational, Pre‑K through 12 independent school offering a Waldorf based education. As the Director of Human Resources, you will be responsible for supporting the school’s mission and strategy by protecting the faculty, administration, and staff. This position will provide high‑quality professional service in employee relations, benefits, compensation, compliance, payroll, diversity, and strategy. This position reports to the Head of School. About At Washington Waldorf School (WWS), we foster connections that broaden students’ experiences and help them grow in new directions. WWS is a co‑educational Pre‑K through 12 independent school offering a Waldorf‑based education. The Director of HR will: Determine and administer employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employment relationship and promote a high level of employee morale Administer the school’s personnel policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with federal, state and local requirements Provide counsel to employees, managers, and the administrative team on employment laws and internal procedures Manage and process biweekly payroll Develop and coordinate recruitment and retention activities Investigate and follow through on formal complaints Monitor unemployment claims and appeal when necessary Identify and recommend human resources strategies to the administrative team Oversee job descriptions, performance evaluations, and compensation programs Oversee recruitment lifecycle Provide training for department heads and team leaders on various HR topics, including interviewing skills, performance reviews, and employee coaching Manage Worker’s Compensation program and case management Qualifications Experience/Credentials Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field Ten years of progressive experience in human resources Professional certification in Human Resources is strongly desired (SPHR, PHR, SHRM‑CP) Working knowledge of HR laws and compliance Proficiency with Paycor or a similar HRIS system Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration and labor law Ability to work with highly confidential information Ability to accurately interpret procedures and regulations and ensure appropriate implementation Excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing This position is full time, year round and on‑site. Salary range is $75,000‑$90,000. Immediate hire position. To Apply Please submit the following items for consideration: Your cover letter should detail how your experience matches the primary responsibilities of the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Resume that includes previous dates of employment Please send all documents View email address on click.appcast.io. Christine from HRConcierge is assisting Washington Waldorf with this search. She will receive all electronic submissions and follow up with the top candidates. Please, no phone calls. #J-18808-Ljbffr