Location: Los Angeles, CA Onsite
Comp: 180-230K
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
A distinguished independent school committed to intellectual excellence and personal growth seeks a visionary and experienced Director of Human Resources to help lead and inspire our school community, including three campuses, 325 full-time employees, and more than 400 part-time employees.
Collaborating closely with the senior administrative team, the Director of Human Resources will provide strategic leadership for all HR functions, ensuring best-in-class practices throughout the employee lifecycle. This includes overseeing HR systems, programs, and policies, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and guiding our comprehensive and evolving employee benefits programs (including self-insured options). The position is a member of the 14-person Business Office, three of whom report to the Director of HR (a Generalist, Benefits Administrator, and HR and Talent Acquisition Administrator) and who, together, create a workplace where employees can thrive.
We recognize that our exceptional faculty and staff are the cornerstone of our success. The Director of Human Resources will play a crucial role in attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent, understanding their professional aspirations, and facilitating their continued growth. This position also serves as a key resource for personnel matters, providing expert coaching and feedback to supervisors and navigating sensitive conversations with individuals and groups with discretion and empathy.
Responsibilities
The systems, scope, and initiatives that the School offers are always evolving in step with our desire to be a preeminent employer. Areas of responsibility for the Director of HR consist of, but are not limited to, the following. Notwithstanding these items, a successful HR leader will also seek to immerse themself in the daily life of the school, to experience what differentiates and defines us, and thereby tailor the HR function to what best supports the school in pursuit of its mission.
Leadership and Talent Development
Compensation and Benefits
Technology
Desired Qualifications and Characteristics
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and relevant professional certifications, though an advanced degree is strongly preferred. A minimum 10 years of relevant work and leadership in the HR profession is required.
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