Strategic HR Director - Education Leader (CA)

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 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.