American Pride Bank is hiring: Human Resources Coordinator in Richmond

Job Title

Human Resources Coordinator

About Richmond Waldorf School

Richmond Waldorf School was founded in 1996 with a passion for providing children a holistic education that falls in alignment with their natural human development through hands-on, nature-rich, and play-based experiences. We are dedicated to providing a learning environment that cultivates creative thinking, genuine inquiry, and a love of learning. RWS has grown from a single Kindergarten classroom to a campus that serves almost 200 students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Our specialty program includes Movement Arts, Russian, French, Biking, Music & Strings, Handwork, Woodwork, Visual Arts, and Latin. Richmond Waldorf School is a Candidate School of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America), SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools) and is a member of WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America). We have a College, Board of Trustees, and Parents Association that help ensure support for the health of the school.

Our school is located on a beautiful, urban campus in the Northside of Richmond, Virginia in close proximity to Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Richmond, and only a few hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington, DC, and the coastal beaches of Virginia and North Carolina. Richmond is a rapidly growing city with amazing restaurants, a thriving art and music scene, and a plethora of outdoor parks and walking trails. The James River winds its way through the heart of the city, offering four seasons of adventure and beauty.

Position Responsibilities

Summary: This position involves select human resource functions as it primarily relates to onboarding, record keeping, benefits and other administrative workstreams. This position will not require resolving employee conflicts. Additionally, this position coordinates all aspects of the substitute needs of the school. Other administrative support relative to the position is expected.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate requirements for the recruitment, interview, hiring, onboarding and offboarding processes with other members of the the administrative team
• Coordinate the hiring process with other members of the administrative team
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all benefits related concerns or questions
• Manage employee files for both accuracy and completeness
• Support both the Executive Director and Director of Education for professional development and training opportunities
• Design programs and procedures to ensure that all candidates, employees and community members are treated fairly without discrimination; report all concerns to the Executive Director
• Coordinate employee recognition and celebration
• Manage colleague efforts to support employees during hardship situations
• Coordinate employee wellness initiatives and support teacher appreciation week
• Manage substitute lists and placements
• Coordinate annual school photo sessions
• On rare occasions, step into a class to substitute for a short period of time
• Maintains positive relationships with parents and responds to all parent concerns
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with colleagues and responds to all collegial concerns
• Engages in on-going professional and personal growth
• Fulfills other duties, as assigned, relative to the job responsibilities

Competencies

• Excellent human relationship skills
• Positive, professional relationships with colleagues
• Positive, professional relationships with parents and volunteers
• Clear and timely communication with parents and colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

This is a 40 hour per week position. The salary rate for this regular or temporary, full-time, exempt position is $41,000 to $43,000 per year, depending on exact experience and qualifications. This is a 12-month school year position beginning on or around September 8th. RWS offers the following benefits to full-time staff:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Remission for dependent child/ren enrolled at RWS (90% for first two children, 100% for any additional children)
• 80 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30)
• Paid Holidays & School Breaks (subject to finalized school schedule each year)
• Free aftercare for dependent children during your scheduled work hours (children must also be enrolled in a school program)

To apply

Interested applicants should complete the application and submit their resume and cover letter. Priority consideration will be given to candidates that apply by September 1st; the position will remain open until filled.

Experience

Required:

• Human resource experience

Preferred:

• Program management experience
• SHRM certification
• Experience in a school setting

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus