Senior HR Partner

Description

Position Title:  Senior Human Resources Partner 

Reports to: Chief Finance and Administrative Officer 

Employment Classification: 12 Month, Full time, Exempt

Join the Transformation of Catholic Education in Milwaukee 

Seton Catholic Schools is the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s model for K-8 parish schools in Greater Milwaukee. The Seton Family of Catholic Schools will serve 3000 students at our 14 schools for the 2024-25 school year, and we plan to grow to over 20 schools serving more than 5000 students. Seton is strengthening academics, faith formation and life-long outcomes for all students and is a unique model on the front end of transforming Catholic education in Milwaukee and across the nation. 

Role Summary:  

The Senior Human Resources Partner is responsible for employee relations and personnel issues related to performance management and aligning employees with the objectives of Seton Catholic Schools.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:   

• Oversee performance management topics with school leaders and ensure school leaders and supervisors are effectively managing the performance of their direct reports.
• Support and provide oversight of performance improvement plans, non-renewals, reductions in force, and terminations of employees to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.   
• Assist in the development and maintenance of performance management systems and processes.
• Provide daily performance management guidance and coaching to school leaders and supervisors throughout Seton.
• Manage and resolve employee relations and personnel issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations for employee misconduct and/or behavior concerns.
• Work with employees and leaders and provide oversight on employee conflicts, complaints, and any harassment and/or discrimination claims and identify solutions.
• Work closely with leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase employee satisfaction, performance, and retention.
• Responsible for employee engagement throughout Seton and for support of school leaders on employee engagement.
• Meet regularly with the Chief Education Officer and Regional Directors to collaborate on employee and personnel related topics.
• Year-round responsibilities to increase retention of teachers and Educational Assistants; including, but not limited to end of year employee recognition, beginning of year Professional Development days, and follow up throughout year to identify employee concerns.
• Manage and support employee recognition efforts across Seton throughout the year.
• Collaborate with Academic team and school leaders on career pathways and development for employees.
• Manage license requirements for all teachers and plans of study as needed.
• Support and manage training and development needs of employees across Seton. 
• Support onboarding of all new employees at the beginning of, and throughout the school year. 
• Respond to employee HR and/or personnel related inquiries.
• Administer and manage all employee FMLA leaves.
• Responsible for managing and delivering HR professional development.
• Responsible for maintenance, updating, and communication of the Seton Employee Handbook on an annual basis, and as needed.
• Support CFAO, Director of HR Business Services and Systems, and the Director of Talent Acquisition as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 
•    Bachelor's degree required. 
•    Deep belief in Seton Catholic Schools mission, vision, and values. 
•    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
•    Excellent communication skills including verbal and written. 
•    Knowledge of HR applicable laws and regulations. 
•    Minimum of 5 years of previous HR Generalist or related experience. 
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google. 
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and a dynamic work environment. 
•    Ability to travel between buildings as needed. 

Compensation 
•    Competitive pay commensurate with experience. 
•    Health, dental, and vision coverage. 
•    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 
•    Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program. 
•    403(b) retirement plan and FSA plan available. 
•    Unlimited potential for professional growth—we are building a new model for urban, Catholic education. 

Physical Demands:  This position requires physical skills that will allow the employee to work in a typical office setting, such as standing, sitting, talking, and listening on the phone, and moving between offices and buildings.  The ability to drive a car and travel between schools is essential. The employee must occasionally lift and move boxes and supplies up to twenty pounds.