Human Resources Director

Preferred Requirements: Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, HR trends, and California labor laws to ensure school compliance and mitigate legal/financial risks. Collaborates with senior leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development. Uses data and analytics to measure HR effectiveness, inform strategic decisions, and generate reports for the CFO and Head of School. Consults with the school's legal counsel as needed on complex employment matters. Advises all managers on personnel matters, including providing day-to-day performance management guidance, coaching, coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, and investigations. Oversees the performance management process, ensuring employees receive constructive feedback and recognition. Oversees the annual update of the Employee Handbook, including writing and making new policy recommendations. Writes all offers of employment, including leading salary negotiations. Writes annual employment memos for all returning faculty and staff. Administers and uses the Predictive Index software for recruitment and employee relations. Oversees new-hire orientation and administrative onboarding alongside the HR team to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. (required) Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including time spent in a senior HR leadership role. Deep, demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, specifically FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and related labor standards. Experience in independent schools, Catholic schools, or non-profit organizations is highly preferred, but not required. Strong, up-to-date knowledge of HR principles and practices. Deep understanding of organizational development, employee engagement, and change management. Proficiency with HR software and systems (HRIS, ATS). 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. Paid holidays, vacation and personal time Housing (boarding schools only) Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.