Career Center

City and Country School is seeking a Director of Human Resources to serve as the primary point person for all HR matters, providing informed and strategic end to end support in line with the values and initiatives of the School. This position reports primarily to the Head of School, with a secondary reporting relationship with the Director of Finance and Operations.  The Director of Human Resources will provide support in the key areas of policies and benefits, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, training, engagement, and culture. They will apply an overarching DEI lens to all HR policies and decisions and provide guidance and oversight to ensure fairness and consistency in HR policies, taking into consideration the needs of both teaching and non-teaching staff. The Director of Human Resources will apply a customer service approach to streamlining processes and removing roadblocks for staff.  

The Director of Human Resources will:

• Take ownership of the recruitment process to ensure consistency
• Provide support in the recruitment process, including reviewing job descriptions to ensure they reflect both the role being advertised and the culture of the school, helping to source candidates as needed
• Participate in and support the School’s hiring committees
• Support the hiring process, specifically in relation to contracts, Department of Health requirements, permitting, required paperwork, and establishing a competitive pay structure
• Develop and execute an inclusive onboarding and orientation program for all new hires, including training on HR-specific topics and processes
• Partner with payroll, technology, communications, and operations to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new staff
• Provide end-to-end ownership of everything related to benefits, including creating materials, answering queries, and supporting staff and faculty in all benefits needs; serve as primary point of contact for all benefit questions and inquiries
• Create, monitor, and update HR policies, including maintaining the Employee Handbook, standardizing policies, and monitoring for compliance
• Serve as point person for all employee relations matters and serve as an impartial resource for conflict resolution
• Develop and implement a performance management process that fits the needs and culture of the School, including expectations setting, feedback, and professional development
• Explore institutional needs related to non-programmatic training and implement as necessary
• Focus on culture and employee engagement; explore opportunities to build culture and strengthen community among faculty and staff in collaboration with the Director of Community Life, Equity, and Inclusion
• Administer and process payroll; coordinate with Controller and/or Director of Finance and Operations for appropriate approvals
• Conduct exit interviews for departing staff; analyze data, develop feedback-based recommendations, and implement changes as necessary to facilitate improvement

Who You Are

• You possess the ability to remain calm in stressful situations and deal well with conflict
• You are a strong communicator with the ability to listen to the needs of others
• You have strong mediation and facilitation skills
• You possess strong morals and ethics and sound judgement
• You are able and committed to upholding confidentiality and privacy
• You have the ability to influence and facilitate change 
• You are able to align with C&C’s educational and workplace philosophies 
• You have demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
• You have strong strategic skills and the ability to act as a visionary 
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent, with 7+ years of progressive HR experience and 3–5 years in an HR leadership role
• You have earned a HR professional certification (preferred)
• You are experienced in benefits administration including working with brokers to find affordable plans and ensuring ACA and COBRA compliance
• You have a demonstrated understanding of all HR functions and proven experience in driving a strategic workforce plan
• You have in-depth knowledge of labor laws and HR practices

About City and Country School

City and Country School, for children ages 2–13, was founded in 1914 by the pioneering educator, Caroline Pratt, during the dynamic period of Progressive Education.

Believing that education is fundamentally a social process, we strive to create a vital school community that supports each child’s innate passion for learning while also expanding their understanding of communities and cultures that exist beyond school and home.

At City and Country School, we think learning is a passionate experience. The process of learning is critically important, and we help children realize that knowing how to find an answer or ask a question is often more useful than the answer itself. We encourage children to try things for themselves, to explore and draw conclusions without fear of failure. We provide opportunities through which children come to value themselves, other people, ideas, skills, responsibilities, and hard work.

As a regular full-time employee of City and Country School, you will be eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision, as well as a retirement program. The salary range for this position is $110,000–$150,000.

Candidates may apply here.