Human Resources Director

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is a leading education recruitment organization is seeking a Human Resources Director, at a K-12 independent school in Boston, MA.

Summary

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the operation of human resource functions and for collaborating with the leadership team to develop a culture that enables employees to perform according to the School's mission, values, and objectives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 7+ years Human Resource Management experience is required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or PHR certification preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Hands-on experience administering benefit programs and complying with applicable laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

Professional and Personal Qualifications:

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems (Paycom).
• Leadership style that reflects teamwork and personal responsibility.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Outstanding organization, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all constituent groups.
• Absolute integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Passion and skill to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the human resources functions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, Archdiocesan requirements, and school policies.
• Develop and communicate policies and procedures that support compliance and all HR related functions.
• Attend HR Committee of the Board meetings and assist Director of Finance & Operations with agenda items, follow up, etc.
• Maintain appropriate records of benefit plan participation, personnel transactions such as new hires, coaches, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations and employee statistics.
• Prepare and conduct employee onboarding and separation processes.
• Support leadership in sustaining a mission-oriented culture that emphasizes integrity, quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Coordinate coaching support & training for supervisors as needed.
• Ensure legal and effective performance write-ups, termination processes.
• Oversee the employee benefits program and the annual open enrollment. Organize meetings, coordinate and prepare materials. Work closely with brokers and benefit providers.
• Perform benefits administration, including claims resolution, family status change, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Respond to benefit questions as well as provide assistance and support to employees with special or unusual circumstances.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay