Director of Human Resources

Paideia School; Indiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Paideia School is seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional to maintain policies, administer benefits, and ensure compliance across a growing K-12 staff. The role involves partnering with leadership, handling confidential information, and fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years HR experience, professional certification, and strong knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, ACA, ERISA, and related regulations. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or preferred.
• Professional HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, FLSA and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the School's personnel policies and procedures and related forms.
• Serve as a primary contact for employees on employment matters.
• Foster belonging and inclusive culture for Paideia employees.
• Partner with administrators on faculty/staff performance concerns.
• Administer benefits and communicate effectively with employees.

Skills

HR certification

5+ years experience

FMLA/COBRA/ACA knowledge

MS Office & Google Workspace

Team collaboration

Handling confidential information

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time, 12 months, benefits-eligible
Start Date: Immediately
Paideia is a pre-K-12 independent school of over 1,000 students in the Emory University area of Atlanta. Paideia was started in 1971 by a small group of parents and educators who wanted a school that educated children with respect for their individuality. The school was founded on the idea that children have unique interests and abilities, and that they grow and develop at their own pace. The ancient Greek word Paideia conveys the concept of a child's total education: intellectual, artistic, and social. After many years and considerable growth in size and programs, Paideia remains true to the ideas that inspired it and brought it into existence. Today, Paideia is the leading progressive school in the southeast.
For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, our focus on both social and emotional learning with rigorous academic offerings and opportunities for extra curricular learning, please visit our website at www.paideiaschool.org.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop -when necessary -the School's personnel policies and procedures, relevant employee handbook sections and personnel forms, as well as recommend changes to school administration.
• Serve as a critical point of contact for employees on matters of employment related concerns.
• Help foster an environment of belonging for all Paideia employees.
• Partner with administration on any faculty or staff performance concerns that may arise.
• Administer employee benefits and ensure effective and timely communication with employees.
• Maintain secure and confidential human resource-related files and records.
• Implement and maintain a robust HR related portion on the school's intranet for faculty and staff, containing descriptions of available benefits, all benefit-related forms, relevant provider contact details, and monthly updates and benefit-related news.
• Oversee correct FLSA classification of jobs. Prepare and maintain job descriptions for faculty and staff.
• Ensure that all remittances and payments to benefit providers, including health insurance, are timely and accurate.
• Assure compliance with laws and regulations relating to all employee and employment matters and ensure timely filing of all regulatory reports, including ACA reports, with the appropriate agencies.
• .Coordinate and manage leaves as required by federal, state and local law and integrating these with the School's internal policies.
• Complete notices and paperwork for existing faculty and staff and oversee the off-boarding process.
• Meet with faculty and staff request related to human resource and benefit issues and work with our benefit providers on their behalf.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher. Human Resources certification such as PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc. preferred.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, and FLSA and other (health insurance, disability, dental, etc.) benefit administration.
• High proficiency working with Microsoft and Google products and ability to work well in an automated environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team when necessary.
• A desire to form open and trusting relationships with employees.
• Interest in building positive faculty and staff culture.
• Highly developed organizational skills with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, functions, and activities effectively.
• Ability to think logically, make decisions, exercise good judgement, and resolve problems: must be able to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.

Paideia School offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with level of experience, plus benefits.

Paideia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer with interest in developing diversity within the faculty and student body. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, national origin, or disability.