Human Resources Director (Non-Profit/Education)

Our client, a leading independent school located in the heart of downtown Tampa, is seeking a strategic and compassionate Director of Human Resources to help shape and elevate its people practices. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven institution where culture, collaboration, and community are at the core.

As Director of HR, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to school leadership, guiding initiatives across recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and professional development. You’ll also oversee key operational systems such as payroll and leave administration, all while fostering a workplace that reflects the school's values and commitment to excellence.

If you're passionate about building strong teams, navigating complex employment landscapes, and creating meaningful employee experiences—we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering and optimizing payroll, FMLA, and leave policies, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
• Overseeing benefits enrollment, compensation changes, and employee wellness initiatives
• Supporting employee relations, performance management, and progressive discipline processes
• Partnering with department heads to align HR strategy with organizational goals
• Advising on and ensuring compliance with HR laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and IRS reporting requirements
• Leading full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for faculty, staff, and seasonal employees
• Managing the annual benefits renewal process, audits, reconciliations, and vendor relations
• Keeping the Employee Handbook and policies up to date in collaboration with legal counsel
  
  

Competencies

• Hold a Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s and PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred)
• Are fluent in employment law and HR compliance practices
• Have hands-on experience with payroll systems and benefits platforms (Paycom a plus)
• Excel at balancing strategy and hands-on execution
• Communicate with clarity, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity
• Are tech-savvy with Google Workspace, HRIS, and reporting tools
  
  

Required SkillsBA/BS or equivalent in a business administration, HR or related field 5 years of progressively more complex human resource management experience IT skills: general digital literacy, intermediate to advanced MS Office Suite, database skills, web applications including Google Docs or Zoom, etc. as appropriate to job duties.