Human Resources Manager

Woodward Academy; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Academy in Atlanta seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead core HR operations and support faculty, staff, and leaders. Reporting to the AVP for Human Resources, the role guides employee relations, benefits, talent acquisition, compliance, leave administration, HR systems, and workforce data.

The incumbent will develop the HR team, ensure policy adherence, and drive data-informed decisions through AI and technology-enabled processes while balancing day-to-day duties with strategic

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR teams and managing employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of benefits, compliance, and leave administration.
• Ability to use HR systems and data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop HR team members with accountability and feedback.
• Serve as trusted partner to Academy leaders on employee relations and policies.
• Oversee HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, and benefits.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and corrective action.

Skills

Employee relations

HR operations

Talent acquisition

HR systems

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Human Resources Manager Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be. Position Summary The Human Resources Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing core HR operations and supporting the Academy's faculty, staff, and leaders. Reporting to the AVP for Human Resources, this position provides leadership across employee relations, benefits, talent acquisition, compliance, leave administration, HR systems, and workforce data. The HR Manager leads and develops HR team members while ensuring accountability, consistency, and effective execution of departmental priorities. This role requires sound judgment, strong HR knowledge, technological proficiency, and the ability to operate independently while managing both day-to-day responsibilities and broader HR initiatives. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and solutions-oriented leader who embraces technology, data, artificial intelligence (AI), and process improvement to strengthen HR operations and organizational decision-making.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop assigned HR team members by establishing expectations, delegating responsibilities, providing feedback, and ensuring accountability.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to Academy leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policies, organizational needs, and HR best practices.
• Manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, performance issues, conflict resolution, and corrective action.
• Oversee HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits a