Director of Human Resources

The Overlake School, a future-focused independent school in Redmond, WA, seeks a vibrant and highly motivated leader to become the new Director of Human Resources. Founded in 1967 as a nonsectarian, coeducational, college prep day school for 5th through 12th grade, Overlake is a strong and thriving community with a dedicated team of faculty and staff who serve the mission, vision, and values of the school. Reporting to the new Head of School, the Director of Human Resources requires an experienced administrator to provide forward-thinking vision and excellent organization and planning skills to support Overlake's dedicated employees. This is a senior administrative-level position working closely with the Head of School, division leaders, and the business office to implement and promote employee engagement and employee services at Overlake. A successful Director of Human Resources at Overlake will have a high level of cultural responsiveness and will be eager to support and endorse the school's commitment to these ideals. The Director of Human Resources will have a deep understanding of faculty and staff culture - what motivates them and what they need to be successful in their roles. The Director will be an exceptional communicator, inclusive leader, and a strategic thinker. Successful senior administrators at Overlake: Have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging. Are even-keeled and demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy. Are courageous and willing to lean into difficult conversations. View challenges with a growth mindset. Demonstrate confidence and competence as a problem solver and mentor. Model strong collaboration skills. Have commitment to high professional standards & enjoy being part of a team. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Overlake, we believe that enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our school community is a journey of both moral and educational importance, and a learning and growth experience for our whole community. We recognize that the richness inherent in an educational culture is comprised not only of the curriculum and pedagogy, but also in relationships between students, families, teachers, and staff. As a community, we share a sense of purpose, form common goals, and learn together. We recognize our responsibility to society at large and seek to prepare our students to be engaged citizens and humble leaders of the world. To this end, we are actively building a school that fosters a sense of belonging for everyone, furthers an understanding of our common humanity, and represents our community and the world in which we live. Strategic Priorities for the Director The Director of Human Resources provides strategic and tactical direction and oversight of the full employee life cycle. The Director of Human Resources, in collaboration with other administrators, will help strengthen and advance Overlake's commitment to strengthen the hiring and retention of faculty and staff, as detailed in the School's Strategic Plan. Key Competencies Project Management: Ability to lead, analyze, and execute complex projects to achieve goals by understanding the nature of the activities, overcoming obstacles, monitoring progress, and evaluating impact. Self-Development: Demonstrated commitment and curiosity to think more deeply and rationally in coming up with increasingly creative solutions. Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management empathy, and curiosity. Consciously seeking to understand diverse values and rationales. Relationship Management: Positively collaborates and builds/maintains authentic and trusting relationships. Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality. Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Cultural Responsiveness: Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person in the community. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Developing Others: Effectively supports the growth and development of students/adults across all levels of the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Personnel Management Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal, State, Local agencies for employee relations, recruitment activities and benefits. Annually review and make recommendations to the Head of School for improvement of the school's policies, procedures, and practices on personnel matters. Coordinate, update and disseminate Employee Handbook information annually, and as needed. Provide strategic direction and overall guidance with respect to performance management standards and evaluation processes. Develop and maintain a human resources information system that meets School personnel information needs. Complete employment verifications and participate in external surveys in all areas of Human Resources, including compensation, benefits and trend setting. Coordinate and conduct exit interviews to determine the reasons behind separation. Provide support and guidance to the Head of School regarding legal personnel issues. Benefits Administration Assist employees with benefits resolutions regarding claims or coverage. Coordinate annual open enrollment meeting to communicate benefit programs and deliver information and materials to employees. Assist in the design of the employee benefits plan, including researching appropriate benefits to be included in the plan. Coordinate 403(b) retirement program, disability, and unemployment procedures. Compensation Administration Assist the Business Manager and Head of School in the annual review, preparation and administration of school's wage and salary program. Generate employment contracts annually and mid-year as required for employment changes. Provide compensation and other relevant data to the Head of School, Division Heads and/or other Administrators relating to the employment of candidates. Complete and distribute annual total compensation letters to all employees. Recruiting Develop, implement, and oversee an overall employee recruitment and hiring process. Coordinate with search firms or other recruitment sites to assist the Administration in identifying appropriate candidates for each open position. Schedule and oversee candidate interviews and school visits. Provide guidance and training to employees with regards to conducting legal, appropriate, and effective interviews. Develop and maintain a comprehensive and effective onboarding process upon hiring. Work with Administrators to develop an employee orientation program for all newly hired employees. Payroll and General Duties Process monthly payroll. Provide reports and reconciliations to Controller as needed. Reconcile W-2's annually. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Legal, Business, Psychology, or related field AND extensive experience with HR or related experience. OR equivalent experience. PHR/SPHR or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive people management experience. Experience and applicability of all state and federal regulations including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, CFRA, and ADA as well as wage and hour laws. High level of discretion and business ethics. Ability to maintain confidential information. Preferred Experience Independent school or non-profit experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Able to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts. Able to climb stairs. May work at a desk and computer for extended periods. The Overlake School is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion in the workplace and seeking a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified candidates. Overlake does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation. Work site: On-campus at 20301 NE 108th St, Redmond, WA 98053 Travel: 0-25 % Hiring manager: Gretchen Warner, Head of School Profession: Human Resources, Full-Time Salary Range: $120,000-$145,000 Please submit a relevant Resume and Cover Letter with your application. Deadline to apply is November 8, 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05