Human Resources Director

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

Carney Sandoe & Associates is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director for an independent school in Philadelphia. The role partners with senior leadership to align talent strategy with school goals, ensuring compliance with PA labor laws and DEI initiatives.

The Director will lead recruitment, policy updates, onboarding, and negotiations. The successful candidate will bring 8–10 years in HR leadership, a strong grasp of applicable regulations, and experience in schools or non-profits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience including senior leadership.
• Deep knowledge of federal/state employment regulations (FMLA, ADA, EEOC).
• Experience in independent schools or non-profit organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, organizational development, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and workforce planning in a school environment.
• Develop and update policies, employee handbook, and employment memos.
• Oversee recruitment, salary negotiations, onboarding, and orientation.
• Collaborate with leadership and legal counsel on complex employment matters.

Skills

HR leadership

Workforce planning

Data analytics

Policy counseling

Salary negotiations

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Predictive Index

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is a leading education recruitment organization has partnered with an independent school in Philadelphia seeking their next Human Resources Director.

Preferred Requirements:

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, HR trends, and Pennsylvania labor laws to ensure school compliance and mitigate legal/financial risks.
• Collaborates with senior leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development. Uses data and analytics to measure HR effectiveness, inform strategic decisions, and generate reports for the CFO and Head of School.
• Consults with the school's legal counsel as needed on complex employment matters.
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to foster an equitable culture.
• Advises all managers on personnel matters, including providing day-to-day performance management guidance, coaching, coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
• Oversees the performance management process, ensuring employees receive constructive feedback and recognition.
• Oversees the annual update of the Employee Handbook, including writing and making new policy recommendations.
• Writes all offers of employment, including leading salary negotiations.
• Writes annual employment memos for all returning faculty and staff.
• Administers and uses the Predictive Index software for recruitment and employee relations.
• Oversees new-hire orientation and administrative onboarding alongside the HR team to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. (required)
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including time spent in a senior HR leadership role.
• Deep, demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, specifically FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and related labor standards.
• Experience in independent schools or non-profit organizations is highly preferred, but not required.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Deep understanding of organizational development, employee engagement, and change management. Proficiency with HR software and systems (HRIS, ATS).
• Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, inclusivity, and multiculturalism.

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

About CS&A:

Our job placement service is free to job seekers. By getting to know you personally -- beyond just your resume -- we connect you directly with hiring schools whose open positions match your specific requirements (location, school type, position type, etc.) and skills, saving you the time of sorting through hundreds of job postings and getting lost in a pile of resumes. More importantly, as an educator you deserve to have someone on your side who can help you find a position in a school community where you'll thrive. That's our mission.

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.