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

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.