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Human Resource Director

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Job Type

Full-time

Naples, FL

Description

 The Village School is seeking a dynamic and innovative Human Resource Director. The Director will be responsible for all functions of Human Resources for The Village School which is an Early Childhood Education through Grade 12 school. The Director works collaboratively with the HR Director of North Naples Church on all HR related matters affecting both entities. The HR Director reports to the CFO/COO. This is a Year Round/12-month position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage the employment process to include recruitment, selection, orientation, and onboarding in accordance with best practices; facilitate new hire benefit enrollment process; manage separation process

· Counsel leadership on a variety of HR related matters including: sensitive issues, job reclassifications, job descriptions, progressive discipline and disciplinary actions, separations, risk mitigation, policy interpretation, employee relations, and conduct investigations

· Maintain organizational compliance related to Human Resources in accordance with local, state, and federal law as well as accrediting bodies

· Manage background and fingerprinting process in compliance with regulations and in coordination with Florida Department of Law Enforcement VECHS program and Department of Children and Families 

· Administrator of HR Information System (HR, ACA, Applicant Tracking, Attendance, Benefits, Payroll); responsible for data integrity and working with internal Payroll to troubleshoot issues and consulting product support for issue resolution

· Work collaboratively with NNC HR Director in regard to HR related Accounting matters affecting both entities

· Work collaboratively with NNC HR Director and benefits broker in regard to benefit plan renewals, request for proposals, plan design, and open enrollment process including: employee meetings, enrollments, and system configuration 

· Work collaboratively with NNC HR Director to file annual joint EEO-1 report for both entities

· Ensure compliance with medical benefit legislation to include annual disclosures, annual organization filings, Affordable Care Act compliance including: ACA status, coverage, annual employee 1095-C forms

· Regularly monitor personnel policies, review employee handbook annually, and develop recommendations for improvement of policies and practices; obtain annual acknowledgements

· Responsible for maintaining an up to date compensation system and managing the performance evaluation process

· Review all monthly benefit invoices, dispute discrepancies, and approve for payment 

· Administer retirement plan in accordance with plan rules and serve as point of contact for employees and provider; employer portal administrator

· Manage employee leave and accommodations in accordance with applicable laws

· Report workplace injuries, coordinate worker’s compensation process, and maintain required records and OSHA logs 

· Respond to communications/claims received by Florida Reemployment Assistance and attend hearings 

· Serve as a member of the Health and Safety Team 

· Maintain all personnel files in accordance with best practices and legal requirements

· Respond to all HR related employee inquiries and address or escalate as necessary

· Lead HR related projects as necessary and determined by leadership

· Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree related to the field of Human Resources is required. Master’s degree and professional HR certification preferred

· 10 years’ experience in field of HR and in essential functions listed above. 

· HR experience in an education or independent school environment preferred

· Excellent track record in recruiting and retention techniques

· Requires independent thought and excellent decision making capabilities 

· Ability to prioritize a number of projects, assimilating information with accuracy, and consistent attention to detail and meeting schedules and deadlines 

· Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, and collaboration

· Ability to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with strong follow up and follow through. 

· Possess effective written and oral communication skills and organizational and interpersonal skills working with all constituents in a school environment 

· Possess strong people management skills and emotional intelligence; build strong professional relationships with all levels of employees and network with other HR professionals

· Physically, the position requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time in an office environment

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

The Village School is an independent school that respects, embraces, and celebrates diversity in its curriculum, student body, and staff. The Village School admits students of any race, color, religion, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.