New York, New York
New York, New York
Posted: 13-Mar-25
Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on Experience
Categories:
Striving to be a leading Independent Catholic school, Malvern Preparatory School is a school for boys grades 6-12, committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity, and Love. We foster a radically student-centered approach to learning, and we seek individuals who are innovative, creative, and compassionate self-starters who can work collaboratively.
March 13, 2025
Position: Human Resources Manager
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Status: Full-Time, 12 months
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Human Resources Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day foundational human resource operations, systems, and processes for the school. This role is responsible for ensuring competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices, alongside a benefits program that supports the well-being and satisfaction of employees. The Manager will work collaboratively with the Business and Strategy Offices to align HR practices with the broader goals of the institution.
In close collaboration with school leadership, this position will serve as an important initial point of contact for employees. This essential role will be responsible for providing understandable and relevant information regarding benefits, compensation, wellness, and human resources related support for all employees. This role will use current and up-to-date best practices to create efficient, consistent, and transparent systems for employees.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
- 6+ years of experience in Human Resources, with at least 3-4 years focused on compensation and benefits management.
- Experience in a school or educational environment, with a thorough understanding of the unique HR challenges in education (e.g., academic year schedules, performance management for educators, etc.).
- Proven experience designing and administering compensation structures and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and budgetary constraints.
- Proficiency with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), compensation management tools, and benefits administration platforms.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, especially those relevant to educational institutions, such as teacher contracts, pay scales, and benefits compliance.
Essential Duties:
- Generate reports on human resource trends and metrics as requested by the school leadership.
- Support the recruitment and retention efforts of the school by attending job fairs, conferences, posting positions, and deliberately working to create a pipeline of qualified candidates for faculty and staff roles.
- Collaborate with learning and development and the business office on HRIS system selection and implementation
- Oversee all human resources foundational functions (open enrollment, worker’s compensation, FMLA, leave requests, etc.) for the school.
- Coordinate all compensation and benefit processes.
- Coordinate all application tracking, resume distribution, and job postings to assure that the most qualified and balanced candidates are secured for all open positions.
- Coordinate interviews, demo lessons, presentations, and any other needs related to applicant experience
- Collaborate with school leadership on listening sessions and focus groups to compile qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decisions and institutional initiatives.
- Collaborate with the learning and development department and managers on on-boarding needs and processes including new hire orientation.
- Keeps up-to-date with innovative developments and trends in the human resources field.
- Makes the most of all opportunities to continue developing as a professional; acts to keep self professionally competent.
- Actively participates in various meetings, such as department, administration, school meetings, etc.
- Builds and maintains a professional rapport with a broad audience: current employees, prospective employees, managers, and all external stakeholders.
- Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior standards.
- Other duties as assigned
To Apply:
Please send the following documents in a single attachment and be sure to include the position title in the subject line. All materials should be emailed to employment@malvernprep.org:
- Cover letter
- Resumes
- At least three professional references
Please visit http://www.malvernprep.org for additional information about our school.
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Malvern Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Malvern Prep's mission.
Competencies Required:
- Committed to Upholding the School’s Mission: Deeply invested in aligning with and promoting the core values and mission of the School.
- Embraces a Growth Mindset: Continuously seeks opportunities for learning and self-improvement.
- Proven Innovator and Problem-Solver: Demonstrates a strong track record of developing creative solutions and driving positive change.
- Meticulous Attention to Detail: Highly organized and precise, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work.
- Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse audiences, building solid relationships and facilitating collaboration.
- Exemplary Professionalism and Discretion: Maintains the highest standards of professionalism and is adept at handling sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Strong Independent and Collaborative Work Ethic: Capable of working autonomously while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Thrives in dynamic environments and can pivot quickly to meet changing demands.
- Leadership and Initiative: Takes the lead in projects and tasks, motivating others and driving results.
- Time Management and Prioritization: Effectively manages multiple tasks and deadlines, prioritizing work to meet the School’s objectives.
- Cultural Competence and Inclusivity: Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to inclusion in all aspects of work.