Human Resources Director

• JobID: 629

Position Type:
President's Office/Human Resources Director

Date Posted:
6/3/2022

Location:
Loyola Academy

TITLE: Human Resources Director (FLSA exempt) R 9.21

SUPERVISOR: Executive Vice President
SUMMARY:
Loyola Academy is the largest Jesuit college preparatory high school in the United States, serving 2000 students. As a Jesuit high school, Loyola offers its students an integrated experience of academic excellence, spiritual and physical formation and service to others. Our motto is “women and men for others, leaders in service.” As stated in the Graduate of the Jesuit High School at Graduation, a Loyola student will be Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Committed to Doing Justice, Loving and Physically Fit at graduation.

The Human Resources Director develops and is responsible for the leadership and management of all human resources functions, risk management and activities to support Loyola Academy priorities, strategies and Vision. This individual will drive talent management, organization and leadership development, succession planning, talent acquisition, total rewards, compliance and employee relations. The Human Resources Director models cura personalis with the entire community – faculty, and staff members and students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement an effective strategic talent acquisition and retention management program, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring and retention of excellent and diverse employees, for all positions and ensure individuals are hired and retained with the aptitude and abilities to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Manages exit process for employees leaving the organization and utilize information as appropriate.
• Oversee employee benefit and property/casualty renewal processes.
• Collaborates with department heads to effectively administer risk management program.
• Consistent administration of employee engagement survey as well as developing initiatives in response to information obtained through the survey as well as working individually with leaders to develop specific responses for particular areas.
• Works with the leadership and Department Chairs to develop training and educational programs that ensure a culture based upon Ignatian principles and ensure transparency and positive team relations within and among departments as well as leadership.
• Develop and coordinate various employee relations activities and communication to foster positive employee culture for Loyola Academy.
• Act as an appropriate channel for employee concerns to school leadership.
• Manages the performance management process, including but not limited to utilizing appropriate documentation and tools; furthermore, utilize information to develop high potential talent, succession planning, and retention risk assessment.
• Educate and develop appropriate programs and tools in order that leadership, faculty, coaches and other employees understand the guiding principles and vision of Loyola Academy as well as develop procedures to ensure assessment.
• Work with administration to educate and assess coaches and other individuals who may receive a stipend for their participation in understanding their roles as well as comply with all Loyola Academy procedures, etc.
• Manage, revise, facilitate and implement all compliance and legal aspects of the human resources function as well as ensure consistent and appropriate human resource documentation, including but not limited to the school’s human resource policies, updating the employee handbook, as necessary, job descriptions, government reporting as well as regulations, maintenance of confidential human resource and employment records as well as performs periodic audits to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate, administer and implement appropriate compensation and benefit programs (e.g., 403b plans, etc.) practices and communications, including ensuring internal equity and all other legal requirements as well as assist employees with questions, issues, etc.
• Prepare and administer annual evaluation program.
• Comply with Archdiocesan and Jesuit protocols and safety standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the mission of The Jesuits and Loyola Academy
• Works independently without receiving ongoing instructions on routine work and follows general instructions on new assignments.
• Attends work on a regular basis.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Loyola Academy policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.

HOURS:

• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Year round full time position
• Weekend and evening hours required as needed.
• The employee shall be considered to be on duty whenever a need exists for their services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Human Resources or related field.
• SPHR/PHR certification a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting, computer software, insurance and human resource management required.
• Experience with ADP is desirable.
• Five years’ minimum experience in human resources.
• Experience in education or a non-profit organization is beneficial.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Commitment to the principles of Jesuit education as set forth in Loyola Academy’s mission statement and the Profile of the Jesuit High School Graduate at Graduation
• Knowledge of HR principles, procedures, standards, practices, related federal, and Illinois state law, including COBRA, FMLA, CMS, Workers Compensation mandates, EEO, and ACA.
• Knowledge of risk management best practices preferred
• Ability to effectively handle multiple, concurrent priorities, functions and activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Is an effective communicator, both written and oral, with all levels of administration, faculty, staff and other individuals throughout the organization.
• Ability to foster an atmosphere in which people work together collaboratively and effectively.
• Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Employ Catholic and Jesuit principles in the workplace and grow in understanding of tradition.
• Outstanding team and relationship management, interpersonal, change management, conflict resolution, collaboration, creative problem solving and coaching skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.

BENEFITS
In exchange for your time and talent, Loyola Academy offers a competitive compensation package, including Loyola Academy tuition remission for dependents, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as pension enrollment and voluntary retirement plans. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Disclosure: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
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Loyola Academy conducts background checks as part of its pre-employment screening process. Applicants will be directed to complete such background checks upon request.
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Loyola Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time