Phillips Exeter Academy · 10 hours ago
Director of Human Resources
Exeter, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expPhillips Exeter Academy is an esteemed educational institution, and they are seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the strategic direction of their HR department. The role involves developing HR policies and programs, managing recruitment, employee relations, and compensation strategies to support the Academy's mission and objectives.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Manages and leads the development and implementation of an HR vision and strategy and related goals, objectives, policies, and priorities to align with the Academy’s strategic plan and organizational objectives; continually monitors HR’s operations and services and modifies and adjusts as necessary
Develops and manages the HR department budget
Assesses risk to the organization and identifies compliance issues
Administers HR policy and records in compliance with state, federal and Academy guidelines
Serves as a resource to HR Partners and others at the Academy, and oversees the accurate documentation and record retention of investigations, leaves and/or accommodation requests
Leads and coordinates special projects and initiatives frequently involving senior leaders of the Academy
Gathers, investigates, conducts research, analyzes, and/or studies information affecting Academy-wide issues
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for programs and personnel in the areas of benefits and compensation, wellness, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and training and organizational development
Cultivates strong, collaborative relationships with internal HR staff and appropriately utilizes them to inform and support HR operational processes. Clearly communicates expectations to foster trust and good working relationships
Develops and maintains a campus wide working environment conducive to professional behavior, positive morale, trust, creativity, and teamwork
Member of the Employee Engagement, Compensation and Development Committee
Manages and oversees all employee relations matters
Manages and oversees all employee-related legal matters, in close consultation with General Counsel
Handles complex employee/workplace investigations and handles other sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact. Prepares appropriate write-ups and recommends resolution(s). Oversees employee/workplace investigations handled by HR Partners
Fosters a culture of respect, inclusion and empathy
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
Educates leadership on employee relations policies and procedures as well as the legal aspects (in close consultation with General Counsel) and implications of various decisions and options ensuring compliance with federal, state(s) and local employment laws and Academy policies and procedures
Develops and executes campus-wide recognition programs and events
Develops key strategies for and oversees the administration of the Academy’s compensation and benefits
Works with the Director of Compensation and Benefits in the research and implementation of compensation systems, including proper classifications of all employees, salary adjustments and increases, and participating in market studies
Oversees the benefits program, including review and modification of offerings, providers, and brokers as necessary
Ensures legal and procedural compliance of all benefits offerings and employee communications, with the assistance of General Counsel
Member of the Academy’s Retirement Plan Committee
Provides innovative leadership and guidance for all the Academy’s recruitment and retention efforts to ensure high quality experience for applicants, attraction of diverse pool of candidates, and utilization of best practices in selection methods
Participates as a member and/or chairperson of search committee on select leadership positions
Develops and implements human capital strategy with specific plans to manage talent, develop leaders, and drive employee and organizational performance to facilitate the success of the Academy
Works closely with HR Partners on recruitment initiatives in order to drive and enable hiring and retention of talented and diverse employees who will affect positive change
Supports or leads high-level searches
Consults with department leaders to optimize organizational performance and equip teams to meet their objectives
Assists leadership and department heads in workforce planning, talent forecasting, organizational re-design/re-structuring, development of position descriptions, position classification, and salary action recommendations. Provides advice and counsel to leaders in areas including leadership practices, communications, employee relations, classification, compensation, and professional development
Identifies and enables development opportunities, to include supervisory/management training, one-on-one coaching, executive coaching, employee engagement strategies, orientation and on boarding
Directs the development of staff and leadership learning programs
Collaborates with HR team, management and leadership in defining training initiatives by having an excellent understanding of the Academy's objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors
Provides consultation and best practice advice to challenging and often unique problems related to managing a complex organization
Advances the development of the Academy’s Strategic Planning efforts by supporting organizational/cultural change and assisting leadership with assessment of the existing organization and culture in determining needs for change in roles, competencies, behaviors and the requisite skills required to support the new organization/culture
Member of the Incident Response Team (IRT), participating in tabletop exercises and convening during emergencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years' related experience in an HR leadership and management capacity, preferably in an academic environment, creating an environment of professionalism and teamwork, and contributing positively to unit cohesiveness and morale
10+ years' in-depth experience in managing employee relations issues
10+ years' demonstrated experience working with and providing consultation to all levels of employees on strategic and tactical HR related issues and to work effectively in a complex environment
5+ years' project management experience
Experience leading the workforce through a changing environment
Experience that demonstrates the highest personal levels of uncompromising integrity and honesty
Must possess a record of service that identifies concern for the safety and well-being of others
Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years)
Clean Driving record (reviewed annually)
Preferred
Human Resources or Organizational Development specialization preferred
Master's degree preferred
PHR, SPHR, CCP or other certified HR designation desired
Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred
Company
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy is a coeducational independent school for boarding and day students between the 9th and 12th grade.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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