Position Title: Human Resources Manager
Date Modified: January 2024
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Term of Employment: 12 month
Reports To: Head of School/ CFO
Position Purpose: Lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Essential Functions
● Oversee the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs. The functional areas include: benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, staffing, and on-boarding, performance management, policy development and documentation, and regulatory compliance and reporting.
● Process semi-monthly payroll deductions and retirement plan contributions.
● Partner with the CFO on analyzing employee compensation and benchmarking data; recommend salary structure and compensation levels.
● Prepares federal and state compliance requirements: including EEOC requirements, new hire reporting to Office of Attorney General, Centralize Data Match, HIPAA and Texas Workforce Commission.
● Manage all aspects of the hiring process: including recruitment, posting positions, completion of new hire paperwork, and benefits review.
● Work with administration to conduct terminations.
● Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, and long-term care.
● Work closely with administrators on employee performance issues including: documentation, improvement plans, and results.
● Develop and assist with implementation of employee retention strategies.
● Conduct exit interviews with departing employees.
● Maintain secure and confidential personnel files in accordance with federal and state regulations.
● Use analytical skills and appropriate data to develop effective HE customer service strategies.
● Maintain deep knowledge of the PCA Employee Handbook to serve as a resource for stakeholders.
● Maintain Department of Public Safety Subscriptions and onsite fingerprinting processes. ● Participate in ongoing professional development and society membership to stay up to date on HR trends, employment law, and best practices in independent schools.
● Performs other duties as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective performance of the PCA.
● Abides by the policies and guidelines contained in the Employee Handbook.
● Participate in activities that help build a faith community on the campus.

Spiritual Leadership
● Believe and actively adhere to the Academy’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Statement. ● Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.
● Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
● Actively participate in a local Bible-believing church. ● Have a conviction of God’s calling to Christian school administration.
● Create an environment for students to accept God’s gift of salvation and be a Christian witness and role model to them in order to help them grow in their faith.
● Uphold Biblical principles and maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
● Ensure that the campus work environment is Christian-based, nurturing, loving, and wholesome.
● Work with the administration and staff to address the spiritual formation needs of the students.

Education and Experience
● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required. ● Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SPHR preferred.
● Minimum of three years’ experience in human resources preferred.

Skills and Qualifications
● Belief and alignment with Pantego Christian Academy’s core beliefs and Biblical philosophy.
● Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, employee relations, benefits, safety, and training and development.
● Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills for all stakeholders (parents, colleagues, administration).
● Ability to cultivate encouraging relationships with administrators and employees.
● High attention to detail and accuracy.
● Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative leadership style.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
● Regularly sit, talk, hear and visually intercept visitors.
● Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
● Regularly use close and distance vision.
● Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
● Turn, bend, reach and occasionally use a ladder.
● Work in a traditional climate controlled office environment.
● Maintain professional appearance (as outlined in the Employee Handbook).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person