Director of Human Resources

Job Summary

Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Reports To: Director of Finance
Salary: $120,000-$150,000/year
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic partner to the Head of School, Director of Finance and Operations, and is a key member of the Leadership Team. This position is responsible for developing, leading, and executing the school’s overall human resources strategy in alignment with its educational mission.
In a small independent school environment, the HR Director balances high-level strategic planning—such as culture building, talent development, and equity initiatives—with hands-on, day-to-day HR administration, including compliance, employee relations, salary and benefits administration, leave, performance evaluation and management.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
1. Executive Leadership & Strategic HR
*Serve on the Leadership Team to contribute to school-wide strategic planning, organizational design, and policy development.
*Partner with school leaders to foster an inclusive, supportive, and mission-driven workplace culture focused on staff retention and professional growth.
*Advise the Head of School Director of Finance and Operations, and Board of Trustees on personnel trends, compensation benchmarks, regulatory changes, and risk management.
*Lead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives within recruitment, hiring, and employee retention practices.
*Work with Business Office shared staff on HR related matters

2. Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Credentials
*Oversee full-cycle recruitment for instructional, administrative, and specialized support staff.
*Design and execute structured onboarding and offboarding experiences for all personnel.
*Manage state credential tracking, background clearances (Live Scan/fingerprinting), TB clearances, and mandatory educational certi

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Experience: 10-15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HR managerial or directorial role.

Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of federal and state labor laws (California labor laws preferred, including PDL, CFRA, and wage/hour regulations).

Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, web-based administrative tools, and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace suite.

Comments and Other Information

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]