What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources position at William Penn Charter School?
Director of Human Resources
Reports to
Head of School and CFO
William Penn Charter School is a Quaker, all gender, pre-K-12 independent, day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is "that of God" in every person. A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented and valued. Our curriculum embraces a plurality of cultures and celebrates an array of voices, instilling in us a deeper understanding and empathy for individuals in this community and the world.
As our mission states, we value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators and leaders. We educate students to live lives that make a difference.
POSITION SUMMARY
Penn Charter seeks a full-time Director of Human Resources to begin on or around February 2025. The Director of Human Resources oversees all HR functions including, but not limited to, the implementation of the School's employment policies and procedures, employee relations, and recruitment. They also ensure that all federal, state and local laws pertaining to employment matters are followed and create a supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment for all faculty and staff. Major areas of focus for the Director and their team will include employee recruitment as well as leadership and organizational development, employee relations, policy development and administration, and compliance with policies. In collaboration with the CFO, payroll and benefits administrator and Associate Head of School, the Director will provide strategic leadership related to compensation and benefits packages. The Director will be a resource for all school employees, and will support School leaders and managers in their roles as supervisors.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who will exhibit a desire to build positive and professional relationships with community members in a manner consistent with the School's mission. They will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their professional practice and model curiosity and a desire for professional growth. They will also possess an ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education is desirable.
Essential Functions :
Employee Relations
- Works with all employees to foster a positive working environment.
- Resolves problems in a manner that is fair to the employee and the School, balancing both parties' needs.
- Determines, recommends and designs employee relations practices and programs necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale.
Leadership
Centralize HR Policy and Procedures and Ensure Compliance
In support of continuous improvement initiatives, the Director :
Recruitment and Hiring
Employee Orientation, Training, and Supervision
Internal Relations
Other Responsibilities
Competencies
Qualifications and Experience :
Salary and benefits
We will review application materials as they are submitted and interview candidates on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.
William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
