Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for creating a work environment that supports the school’s mission and culture and its focus on the development and support of its most valued asset: its people. The Director of HR will plan, lead, and develop the relevant initiatives, policies, and activities, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s vision.

Reporting Structure:
This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and supervises the HR Generalist

Responsibilities:

Strategy setting

Setting and achieving attainable goals and objectives
Research, review and update all policies and procedures in compliance with all federal and statutory regulations
Synthesize new innovative thoughts and ideas allowing them to think outside the box and find alternative solutions
Provide critical and analytical reasoning when evaluating opportunities for change

Benefits Administration

Successfully manage and coordinate all benefit programs for employees, including all related employee communications, reporting changes, coordinating payroll deductions, billing, problem solving and claims resolution
Manage employee retirement plans including employee enrollment, compliance reporting, audit, and tax filings
Monitor employee eligibility for benefits plans and use benefits platforms
Ensure all plans comply with applicable laws and statutes (HIPAA, ERISA and IRS guidelines)
Manage annual Open Enrollment for all employee benefits (medical, dental and vision)
Workforce Planning and Recruitment
Manage recruitment lifecycle by posting jobs, ensuring employment applications and files are complete, conducting background checks, coordinating offer letters with the Head of School’s office, and coordinating on-boarding efforts
Oversee off-boarding process for departing employees
Conduct new hire orientations during new faculty trainings prior to the start of the academic year and throughout the year as needed
Coordinate mandatory trainings for all new and current employees annually
Update job descriptions and complete periodic job description audit and reclassify employees as appropriate under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Manage employee separation process for both voluntary and involuntary terminations
Facilitate employee termination meetings and partner with managers for performance management
Maintain employee files and applicant documentation in accordance with governing agencies
Coordinate performance management process for administrators and staff

Compensation and Payroll

Participate in annual salary planning process for faculty, administrators and staff
Ensure salary changes are processed accurately with payroll
Complete DASL, EEO, compensation and benefit surveys
Review and update payroll as needed

Employee Relations

Ensure compliance with Federal and NY state statutes/laws such as FMLA, ADA, Sexual Harassment, OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, Title VII, and ERISA
Manage and track all employee disciplinary action. Counsel employees regarding disciplinary problems and provide mediation when necessary
Process all unemployment notices and claims in a timely, efficient manner. Attend unemployment hearings when necessary.
Maintain employee handbooks and makes policy recommendations to school leadership team

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Strong collaboration skills, open attitude, and strong ability to be flexible
Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws, regulations and best practices
Experience establishing relationships as a trusted advisor with the highest degree of integrity; exercises confidentiality and good judgment in complex and sensitive situations
Flexible leader who can operate at a highly strategic level but can also perform all tactical related duties for the organization
Proficient with Paycom
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in combination with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
High level of organizational skills, detail oriented with time management skills that show a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to create actionable recommendations and solutions to problems or issues
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to oversee a team
Bilingual language skills a plus

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) required
Minimum of 5 years prior experience in human resources

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this 12-month administrative position is $140,000 - $160,000. Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a medical, dental, and vision package; sick and vacation time; life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; tuition remission; and the possibility of on campus housing.

Interested candidates can complete the application here.

About Hackley School:

Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world.

Founded as a boarding school in 1899, Hackley enrolls approximately 855 students, including about 30 five-day boarding students in grades 9-12. Students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty, 40% of whom reside on campus. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus creates unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions and the drive to make a difference.

Hackley offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive 403(b) retirement plan, support for professional development and continuing education, meals in our dining hall, and much more. Learn more about Hackley at www.hackleyschool.org.

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