Human Resources Director

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (boarding schools only)

Paid holidays, vacation and personal>

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates partners with an all girls Catholic school in San Jose, CA to recruit an experienced Human Resources Director. The role leads California compliance, workforce planning, and HR strategy in a senior operations capacity.

The Director will drive analytics, advise leadership, manage performance, author policies, and guide salary negotiations while overseeing onboarding and employee relations initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience including senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment regulations (FMLA, ADA, EEOC).
• Experience in independent or Catholic schools or non-profits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with California labor laws and applicable HR trends.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce and organizational development.
• Use data analytics to measure HR effectiveness and report to CFO/Head of School.
• Advise managers on personnel matters and conduct investigations as needed.
• Oversee performance management, handbook updates, and policy recommendations.
• Lead salary negotiations and draft employment offers.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and use of Predictive Index for recruitment.

Skills

HR leadership

California labor law

Workforce planning

Data analytics

Employee relations

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is a leading education recruitment organization has partnered with an all girls Catholic school in San Jose, CA seeking their next Human Resources Director.

Preferred Requirements:

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, HR trends, and California 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.
• 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, Catholic 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).

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)

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.