Human Resources Manager for School

Job Summary

The School HR Manager oversees all human resources operations, ensuring the school recruits, develops, and retains high-quality educators and administrative staff. This role bridges the gap between school leadership and employees, managing everything from compliance and credential verification to employee relations, payroll support, and talent acquisition—all while fostering a supportive environment that aligns with the school's educational mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for instructional (teachers, counselors) and non-instructional (administrative, facilities, support) staff.

Collaborate with department heads and school leadership to identify staffing needs and draft job postings.

Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate panels.

Design and execute a comprehensive onboarding and orientation program to integrate new hires into the school’s culture and policies.

• Compliance & Credentialing

Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal education laws and labor standards.

Maintain meticulous personnel files, ensuring all staff have valid teaching credentials, certifications, background checks (fingerprinting), and health clearances.

Manage annual contract renewals, non-renewals, and salary track movements.

Oversee the administration of employee benefits, workers' compensation, and leaves of absence (FMLA, parental leave).

• Employee Relations & Culture

Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for employee grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

Conduct thorough and objective investigations when personnel issues arise.

Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative school culture through staff appreciation initiatives and wellness programs.

• Performance Management & Development

Partner with school leadership to implement and manage the staff evaluation and performance review cycles.

Assist in identifying professional development needs and organizing training sessions (e.g., safety protocols, DEI initiatives, harassment prevention).

Guide managers on performance improvement plans (PIPs) and handle terminations professionally and legally.

• HR Administration & Systems

Maintain and update the Employee Handbook and school policies.

Partner with the finance/business office to ensure accurate payroll processing, tracking of paid time off (PTO), and substitute teacher allocations.

Manage the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and ensure data integrity.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education Administration, or a related field.

Experience: 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a K-12 school, higher education, or non-profit environment.

Key Competencies

Education Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with school operations, academic calendars, and state-specific teacher certification requirements.

Discretion & Ethics: Exceptional ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive student and staff information.

Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively connect with diverse stakeholders (teachers, parents, board members).

Problem-Solving: Strong conflict resolution skills with a calm, empathetic, and objective approach.

Tech Savviness: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and standard office software (Google Workspace/Microsoft Office).