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The Schenck School: Job Description
Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Department: Administration
Reports To: Director of Finance and Operations
Payroll Status: Salary, Exempt / Full-time, 12-Month
Revised Date: 2025
The Schenck School is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to serve as the Director of Human Resources for the 2026-27 school year. The School’s current Director of Human Resources is retiring in June 2026. The start date for this position is flexible, but ideally, the candidate will begin in April 2026 to allow for a smooth transition with the current Director.
The Schenck School is a specialized school serving dyslexic students in grades K-6. Students attend our school for a focused period of 2-3 years before transitioning to mainstream educational environments. The Schenck School fosters strong character development, community involvement, and a joyful learning environment, ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to face the world as proficient readers and compassionate individuals.
Position Overview The Director of Human Resources manages all Human Resource functions for The Schenck School, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, and employee onboarding and offboarding.
The Director of Human Resources reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and serves as a member of the leadership team. The Director of Human Resources collaborates closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to cultivate a positive, supportive, and responsive employee experience, ensuring that HR policies and programs align with and support the school’s mission, culture, and strategic direction.
Responsibilities Employee Relations
Manage the recruitment of new employees, including conducting candidate visits, performing background checks, and verifying references.
Coordinate initiatives that foster employee appreciation, recognition, and overall well-being.
Advise the Head of School and other members of the leadership team on employee relations issues.
Assist with the training of the leadership team on HR topics.
Maintain the employee handbook. Develop and revise personnel policies annually in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Operations, the School Principal, and the School’s attorney. Communicate handbook updates to employees.
Oversee the onboarding and separation process for all employees, ensuring a smooth, well-documented, and supportive experience for arrivals and departures alike.
Ensure HR practices and policies comply with applicable federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, Title VII, FLSA), and maintain accurate personnel records.
Benefits Administration
Work closely with the Head of School and the Director of Finance and Operations to maintain a competitive benefits strategy.
Ensure that the School is knowledgeable about current industry trends and remains competitive in the independent school market.
Manage and coordinate all employee benefits programs and vendors, including plan selection, claims resolution, compliance, and communication.
Support and advise employees on benefits selection.
Lead open enrollment and ensure legally compliant plan documents are available to employees.
Coordinate the school’s 403(b) retirement plan.
HR Systems & Data Management
Oversee the management of the school’s HRIS system, ensuring accurate employee data, system integrity, and timely updates to support payroll, benefits, reporting, and compliance needs. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve functionality and automate key HR processes.
Compensation
Assist the Head of School and the Director of Finance with compensation strategy.
Assist the Director of Finance and Operations with the development of compensation budgets.
Draft, distribute, and maintain offer letters and annual employment agreements.
Payroll Administration
Manage the payroll process for the School. Prepare and review payroll documentation for accuracy, including changes in compensation, deductions, and benefits.
Ensure quarterly tax returns are filed accurately and on a timely basis.
Qualifications The successful candidate will embody the following leadership mindset and professional qualities:
A leader who can think strategically about organizational goals while managing day-to-day HR processes and compliance.
A leader whose combination of experience, technical expertise, intellect, empathy, and genuine care and respect for others allows them to forge positive and productive relationships with a wide range of constituents.
A learner who stays informed about emerging HR practices in the independent school sector to ensure best practices and efficiency.
In addition to their leadership qualities, the successful candidate will bring the following skills and capabilities:
Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Independent Judgment & Initiative: Able to manage workload with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and report key updates.
Confidentiality & Discretion: Handles sensitive employee information and organizational decisions with professionalism and care.
Process-Oriented Mindset: Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to improve operational workflows.
Continuous Learning & Improvement: Proactively seeks ways to enhance systems and HR practices through automation, innovation, or skill development.
Relationship Builder: Builds trust and credibility across departments through clear communication and responsive service.
Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, changing needs, and supporting multiple stakeholders in a dynamic school environment.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration or Human Resources.
HR Certification is a plus.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources management, preferably with an educational institution such as an independent school or small college.
A track record of success in positions of progressively increased responsibility. Functional experience in employee relations, compensation and benefits management, hiring, HRIS/payroll, and compliance.
Experience managing or coordinating payroll and benefit systems, preferably with exposure to platforms such as ADP.
Experience advising managers or leadership on employee relations.
Familiarity with employment law and regulatory compliance related to HR policies, especially in educational or nonprofit settings.
Main Working Relationships
Faculty, administration, staff, vendors, trustees, and other professionals in the field at other schools.
The Schenck School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, The Schenck School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the school has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Schenck School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the School’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
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The Schenck School: Job Description
Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Department: Administration
Reports To: Director of Finance and Operations
Payroll Status: Salary, Exempt / Full-time, 12-Month
Revised Date: 2025
The Schenck School is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to serve as the Director of Human Resources for the 2026-27 school year. The School’s current Director of Human Resources is retiring in June 2026. The start date for this position is flexible, but ideally, the candidate will begin in April 2026 to allow for a smooth transition with the current Director.
The Schenck School is a specialized school serving dyslexic students in grades K-6. Students attend our school for a focused period of 2-3 years before transitioning to mainstream educational environments. The Schenck School fosters strong character development, community involvement, and a joyful learning environment, ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to face the world as proficient readers and compassionate individuals.
Position Overview The Director of Human Resources manages all Human Resource functions for The Schenck School, including recruiting, hiring, employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, and employee onboarding and offboarding.
The Director of Human Resources reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and serves as a member of the leadership team. The Director of Human Resources collaborates closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to cultivate a positive, supportive, and responsive employee experience, ensuring that HR policies and programs align with and support the school’s mission, culture, and strategic direction.
Responsibilities Employee Relations
Manage the recruitment of new employees, including conducting candidate visits, performing background checks, and verifying references.
Coordinate initiatives that foster employee appreciation, recognition, and overall well-being.
Advise the Head of School and other members of the leadership team on employee relations issues.
Assist with the training of the leadership team on HR topics.
Maintain the employee handbook. Develop and revise personnel policies annually in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Operations, the School Principal, and the School’s attorney. Communicate handbook updates to employees.
Oversee the onboarding and separation process for all employees, ensuring a smooth, well-documented, and supportive experience for arrivals and departures alike.
Ensure HR practices and policies comply with applicable federal and state laws (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, Title VII, FLSA), and maintain accurate personnel records.
Benefits Administration
Work closely with the Head of School and the Director of Finance and Operations to maintain a competitive benefits strategy.
Ensure that the School is knowledgeable about current industry trends and remains competitive in the independent school market.
Manage and coordinate all employee benefits programs and vendors, including plan selection, claims resolution, compliance, and communication.
Support and advise employees on benefits selection.
Lead open enrollment and ensure legally compliant plan documents are available to employees.
Coordinate the school’s 403(b) retirement plan.
HR Systems & Data Management
Oversee the management of the school’s HRIS system, ensuring accurate employee data, system integrity, and timely updates to support payroll, benefits, reporting, and compliance needs. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve functionality and automate key HR processes.
Compensation
Assist the Head of School and the Director of Finance with compensation strategy.
Assist the Director of Finance and Operations with the development of compensation budgets.
Draft, distribute, and maintain offer letters and annual employment agreements.
Payroll Administration
Manage the payroll process for the School. Prepare and review payroll documentation for accuracy, including changes in compensation, deductions, and benefits.
Ensure quarterly tax returns are filed accurately and on a timely basis.
Qualifications The successful candidate will embody the following leadership mindset and professional qualities:
A leader who can think strategically about organizational goals while managing day-to-day HR processes and compliance.
A leader whose combination of experience, technical expertise, intellect, empathy, and genuine care and respect for others allows them to forge positive and productive relationships with a wide range of constituents.
A learner who stays informed about emerging HR practices in the independent school sector to ensure best practices and efficiency.
In addition to their leadership qualities, the successful candidate will bring the following skills and capabilities:
Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Independent Judgment & Initiative: Able to manage workload with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and report key updates.
Confidentiality & Discretion: Handles sensitive employee information and organizational decisions with professionalism and care.
Process-Oriented Mindset: Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to improve operational workflows.
Continuous Learning & Improvement: Proactively seeks ways to enhance systems and HR practices through automation, innovation, or skill development.
Relationship Builder: Builds trust and credibility across departments through clear communication and responsive service.
Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, changing needs, and supporting multiple stakeholders in a dynamic school environment.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration or Human Resources.
HR Certification is a plus.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources management, preferably with an educational institution such as an independent school or small college.
A track record of success in positions of progressively increased responsibility. Functional experience in employee relations, compensation and benefits management, hiring, HRIS/payroll, and compliance.
Experience managing or coordinating payroll and benefit systems, preferably with exposure to platforms such as ADP.
Experience advising managers or leadership on employee relations.
Familiarity with employment law and regulatory compliance related to HR policies, especially in educational or nonprofit settings.
Main Working Relationships
Faculty, administration, staff, vendors, trustees, and other professionals in the field at other schools.
The Schenck School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, The Schenck School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the school has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Schenck School expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the School’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
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