Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer (CFO/COO), the HR Director acts as an
employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates human resources-related
needs. Overall, the position formulates partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added
service to leadership and employees that reflects the strategic objectives of the School.
The Director of Human Resources originates and leads human resources practices and objectives that
will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality,
productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a
superior workforce.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise the staff of the human resources department
• Annually review and make recommendations for improvement of the School’s policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure School’s compliance
• Responsible for all payroll administration
• Manage the annual 403(b) audit
• Work with the Head of School to review, prepare and administer the School’s wage and salary
program
• Responsible for benefits administration (group health, dental, long-term disability, life
insurance, flexible spending plans, 403(b) & 457(b) plans, workers compensation)
• Communicate changes in personnel policies/handbooks and procedures and ensure proper
compliance is followed
• Conduct new employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions
• Work with senior administration to create staff training
• Manages CPR, First Aid, Medicine Administration training for all employees
• Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters
• Work closely with senior administration and leadership on personnel issues
• Participate in performance improvement meetings with employees
• Perform job analysis and write job descriptions
• Develop and maintain the human resource information system
• Assist with recruiting for internal positions
• Act as liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve benefit related problems
and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations
• Administer FMLA
For more than 100 years, St. Anne's-Belfield School (Charlottesville, Virginia) has fostered an educational community that nurtures the development of advanced skills, abilities, and knowledge, supports high personal aspirations, and develops exemplary, ethical, and engaged citizens who positively impact the world. Just as we push our students to strive for their best, we believe that as an institution we must always adapt, grow, and change to fulfill this vision. Our Core Purpose is to inspire and prepare the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, and staff members by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment. If you are a highly-motivated, organized self-starter, then we want you to join our team. St. Anne's-Belfield School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Anne’s-Belfield School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid program, employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School.