Senior HR Operations & People Leader

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

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