Human Resource Officer

Position

Purpose:

Provide leadership in development, execution and oversight of human resources practices that support and advance the School’s mission and strategic plan. Leads, directs and coordinates all human resources activities including hiring and retention, compensation, regulatory compliance, employee relations and engagement, benefits, and policy development. Coordinates with senior leadership of the school, serving as a trusted partner for the Head of School and the One School team.
• Work closely with Head of School and other senior administrators to develop and implement HR programs that are rooted in best practices and support the mission and strategic plan of the School.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws related to employment practices and employee benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, FLSA, ADA, ERISA, DOL, FMLA, PPACA, and OSHA.
• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through development, retention and separation of mission-appropriate talent.
• Serve as a key advisory to the Head of School and the One School leadership team on employee relations and other human resources matters.
• Develop and maintain the School’s personnel policies, procedures, employee handbook, and HR related practices, recommending changes as appropriate.
• Build positive relationships across the organization, supporting a positive work culture, employee satisfaction, wellness, and retention.
• Lead and coordinate faculty and staff appreciation and community-building events, school wide meetings, employee celebrations, and Teacher Appreciation Week.
• Develop and coordinate all new faculty, post-planning and pre-planning trainings and events, ensuring that trainings meet state of Florida and FCIS mandated topics, and are aligned to advance the cultural strength of the school community.
• Develop and execute employee retention strategies, to strengthen employee morale, support employee wellness, and help to retain highly valued school employees.
• Provide guidance in the fair and consistent application of school policies, practices, and procedures
• Conduct or oversee employee relations investigations and partner with legal counsel to address employment-related concerns and risks.
• In partnership with the One School team, develop and manage the School’s performance evaluation and employee development processes, including the annual maintenance of related records.
• Manage school-wide background screening and employment eligibility compliance, including applicable state and federal requirements.
• In coordination with the Director of Operations, manage motor vehicle background screenings for vehicle fleet drivers.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR functions
• Stay current on best practices, developments in employment law, and changes to federal and state regulations; assess their potential impact on the School and keep the Head of School informed of relevant changes.
• Collaborate with administrators to develop and maintain job descriptions, ensure appropriate job classifications, and with the Chief Financial Officer to maintain compliance with federal wage and hour requirements.
• Maintain employee handbooks, including development, review and recommendation of policies and procedures
• In partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, manage and coordinate benefits programs including health, dental, FSA, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D, COBRA and workers compensation.
• In partnership with an outside brokerage team, oversee the development of the Employee Benefits Guide, ensuring that benefits options and pricing are transparently explained and easily understood.
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