A private school in Southern California is looking for a Manager of Human Resources (Education) to direct and assist management in all matters related to personnel.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and oversee all HR functions within a Christian education setting. This role ensures our school s compliance with federal state and local employment regulations while supporting our mission to foster a Christcentered community. The HR Manager will collaborate closely with school leadership to manage staffing employee relations benefits administration and HR policy development creating a positive and efficient workplace that aligns with our faithbased values.
The Work:
- Partner with school leadership to identify and address recruitment needs ensuring timely and effective hiring in support of Christian education.
- Develop recruitment strategies to attract diverse qualified staff who share the school s Christian values from educators to administrative personnel.
- Manage onboarding processes for new hires ensuring smooth transitions for all staff including teachers coaches and support staff while emphasizing the integration of Christian principles into the workplace.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of job descriptions and compensation packages for all employees.
- Provide guidance and support to department managers regarding employee life cycle management including recruitment benefits disciplinary matters and workplace safety in line with the school s mission and values.
- Monitor compliance with employment laws and regulations updating policies and handbooks as necessary to maintain best practices.
- Handle employee exits and benefits management including annual open enrollment for all benefit programs.
- Assist with other HRrelated duties as required by the organization s needs.
- Demonstrates a commitment to fostering a Christcentered work environment aligned with the organization s Christian mission and values.
- Passionate about contributing to a Christian educational institution and helping build a supportive faithdriven community.
- High level of integrity and professionalism in managing sensitive employee matters in line with Christian principles.
What youve already done (requirements):
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience with benefit administration including retirement plans (403b) and compliance with filing requirements such as the 5500 form.
- Proficiency with HR software systems and Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook).
- Bachelor s degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- 510 years of experience in HR management with a preference for candidates with experience in educational especially within Christian education.
- Excellent organizational and decisionmaking skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to foster strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization while promoting a Christcentered environment.
- Ability to perform duties involving extended periods of sitting walking and standing.
- Occasional lifting carrying pushing or pulling of materials may be required.
This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional passionate about Christian education to make a significant impact on our school s growth and employee engagement. Join our team to help build a supportive faithbased workplace focused on excellence and service to others.
Requirements
HR Manager experience within a Christian education setting