Human Resources Manager

Works closely with:Associate Executive Director, Finance Director, Campus Directors, Head of Schools, Program Managers, Helpside PEO, Risk Management, Exec Leadership

Location:Jackson, WY & Victor,  (daily onsite presence required across all campuses and program areas)

Status:Full-time, Exempt

The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary onsite HR leader for Teton Science Schools (TSS), providing comprehensive support across our Early Childhood–8 school
, Professional Learning
,
field education programs
, and
wildlife expeditions in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

The role is a trusted partner to employees and managers, offering hands‑on HR guidance while collaborating with Helpside PEO for advanced employment law, compliance, and benefits support. The HR Manager ensures smooth and accurate payroll and benefits administration, oversees employee housing coordination, and serves as the internal resource for the TSS 403(b) retirement savings plan.

The position brings a strong understanding of HR best practices in school and outdoor education settings, supporting safe, well‑staffed programs through thoughtful systems, training alignment, and documentation. The HR Manager also plays an important leadership role in strengthening organizational culture, fostering trust, connection, and alignment with the TSS mission of place‑based learning and outdoor education.

• Serve as the primary HR escalation point for:
• Early Childhood–8 teachers and staff
• Professional Learning Coaches
• Field education instructors and seasonal educators
• Wildlife Expeditions guides and naturalists
• Address issues relating to staff–parent communication, student needs, safety concerns, team dynamics, and program execution.
• Coordinate HR support for staff working in varied environments, from classrooms to wilderness settings.
• Ensure staff working with children meet requirements for certifications, training, background checks, and mandatory reporting.

• Collaborate closely with the TSS Risk Management function to align HR practices with safety expectations for:
• Youth education programs
• Early childhood environments
• Field education experiences
• Vehicle‑based wildlife expeditions
• Backcountry or park‑based operations
• Build HR systems that reduce risk exposures through staffing consistency, compliance tracking, and clear communication.

• Coordinate with Helpside for complex HR matters including compensation guidance, employment law interpretation, disciplinary actions, and compliance.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across all campuses and program environments.
• Manage escalated employee relations cases alongside Helpside and TSS leadership.

• Oversee payroll processes by partnering with Helpside and the Finance team.
• Provide hands‑on support for benefit inquiries, claims issues, life changes, and onboarding.
• Lead open enrollment support and ensure robust benefits education for staff.

• Oversee housing intake, assignments, scheduling, and transitions for teachers, ECD staff, field instructors, and expedition guides.
• Maintain and communicate a transparent, equitable housing framework aligned with TSS values and local mountain‑town realities.
• Track housing inventory, maintenance needs, and long‑range planning considerations.

• Serve as the internal SME for the TSS 403(b), providing enrollment guidance, education, and communication.
• Coordinate plan updates, audits, compliance, and reporting.

• Model and promote a culture of trust, consistency, transparency, and collaboration.
• Rebuild and strengthen cross‑campus communication and morale.
• Support onboarding and staff development grounded in the principles of
  place‑based education
  .
• Lead staff engagement programs, recognition, climate surveys, and feedback loops.

• Lead onboarding, offboarding, and seasonal workforce transitions across all…