Director of Human Resources

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Head for Business Services, the Director of Human Resources will oversee all aspects of Human Resource operations related to recruitment, compensation, payroll, benefits, processes and programs, employee relations, and compliance. An advocate for the Academy’s mission and values, the Director of Human Resources will engage deeply with the St. Johnsbury Academy faculty and staff, lead the strategic direction of all Human Resources work at the Academy, and assist in developing appropriate programs and strategies that reflect institutional priorities.

This position is responsible for providing strategic direction to and implementing and administering compensation and benefit programs including group health, life insurance and disability plans, retirement plans, unemployment benefits, and workers compensation including compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The Payroll and Benefits Specialist reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. The Director of Human Resources position is a full-time, exempt, full benefits, 12-month position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of human resources management to ensure compliance with Academy policies and state and federal law.
• Facilitate employee relations matters including coaching and problem solving, overseeing the staff performance management process, conducting thorough investigations, and providing guidance and recommendations on conflict resolution strategies, in consultation with legal counsel, as appropriate.
• Serve as a Title IX Deputy Coordinator.
• Coordinate and provide recommendations on compensation for new hires and annual increases in conjunction with Assistant Head for Business Services; perform market analysis of compensation practices.
• Collaborate on the design of and administers the School’s performance management program for staff; trains department chairs and managers in coaching and feedback techniques and in conducting formal performance appraisals. Advise department heads and supervisors on hiring, disciplinary, and termination procedures.
• Develop and interpret policies and oversee the Academy’s Employee Handbook.
• Manage benefit administration to include appropriate benefits design, evaluation, and negotiation with service providers, selection of vendors, relationship with benefits consulting team. Maintain all benefit plan documents and ensure adherence to applicable law. Manage the open enrollment process.
• Work with the 403(b)-plan administrator, ensuring compliance with ERISA and following appropriate fiduciary duties. Monitor and work closely with TIAA and pension consultants to ensure plan rules are followed. Prepare participant census and gather documentation for annual 403(b) audit. Act as member of the School’s Retirement Committee.
• Responsible for handling all areas of compliance as they relate to Human Resources. This includes but is not limited to Immigration, ADA, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA, ERISA, GINA, EEO, and USERRA compliance. Create communication pieces for faculty and staff regarding their responsibilities with compliance issues. Complete, track and/or file all compliance documentation accordingly.
• Oversee new hire onboarding process from offer to final upload into Checkwriters payroll system. Enroll new hires into appropriate health and welfare plans through Wise Benefits platform and retirement benefits plans according to eligibility.
• Manage the recruitment process by assisting the Dean of Faculty, department heads and supervisors with recruiting efforts and interviewing all levels of positions, as necessary.
• Manage time off programs including FMLA, short and long-term disability.
• Prepare, report, and file all employee injury reports. Manage workers’ compensation leave in coordination with the WC carrier. Schedule and coordinate medical treatment with Occupational Medicine when necessary.
• Responsible for annual OSHA reporting.
• Conduct all background checks including criminal, VT Department of Children and Families, Reference Checks, and FBI fingerprinting.
• Conduct all exit interviews.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s Degree or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ten (10) years of related experience preferably in an educational setting.
• Extensive knowledge of principles, best practices, and procedures of human resource management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to model professionalism, ethical leadership, and adherence to School rules and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, good humor, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive circumstances; ability to maintain collegial relations with colleagues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply sound judgement around when information can and cannot be shared establishing a high level of trust and credibility across the community.
• Strong analytical, management, problem solving, and organizational planning skills.
• Excellent consulting, coaching, and facilitation skills. Ability to actively listen and to balance conflicting points of view.
• Ability to engage effectively with all employees, respecting differences and varied backgrounds with discretion and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom or office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BACKGROUND CHECK AND FINGERPRINTING:

The Academy conducts criminal record checks on all candidates. We reserve the right to investigate fully any criminal or motor vehicle offense prior to consideration for employment. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory maintenance or completion of our background and Child Abuse Registry reporting, and acceptance of our Sexual Harassment Policy.

St. Johnsbury Academy is an equal opportunity employer. SJA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SJA is committed to providing a diverse environment, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000