Director of Human Resources
hace 8 días
Saint Louis
Job DescriptionSalary: Overview The Director of Human Resources at Atlas Public Schools will design and lead a comprehensive people strategy that supports Atlas Public Schools mission and growth. This leader will ensure HR practices are aligned with academic and operational priorities, while fostering a joyful, equitable, and compliant workplace. They will oversee the full employee lifecycle - from talent acquisition to retention - while building the systems, policies, and team capacity needed to support a scaling organization. Atlas Public Schools currently has over 100 employees, and is adding approximately 20 additional team members each year. This role reports to the Chief of Staff. Key Responsibilities People Strategy + Workforce Planning • Develop and implement a three-year people strategy aligned with academic and operational goals., • Lead annual headcount planning, staffing models, and succession planning for critical roles., • Recommend future HR team structure (e.g., Benefits/Leaves Specialist, Recruiter, HRIS Analyst)., • Manage, coach, and develop the HR team once built., • Lead full-cycle recruiting for central office and hard-to-fill school roles., • Build diverse talent pipelines, structured interview guides, and calibrated rubrics., • Advise leaders on coaching, documentation, and corrective action., • Lead timely, fair investigations and recommend outcomes., • Maintain salary schedules, ranges, and lead annual compensation review processes., • Oversee benefits strategy, vendor relationships, and open enrollment., • Own the payroll process through BambooHR, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all tax and labor laws., • Manage timesheet collection, approvals, and reconciliations across staff and programs., • Partner with Finance to align payroll with budget forecasting and financial reporting., • Ensure proper handling of supplemental pay (stipends, extra service pay, and adjustments)., • Ensure compliance with Missouri and federal employment laws, as well as DESE requirements., • Manage background checks, mandatory trainings, I-9s, and E-Verify processes., • Maintain accurate records, retention practices, and audit readiness., • Own and optimize BambooHR and related systems (timekeeping, applicant tracking, onboarding)., • Ensure HR data integrity, automation of routine tasks, and integration with payroll/finance., • Develop a people metrics dashboard (e.g., time-to-fill, new hire success, retention, engagement)., • Partner with academics to align professional development with school calendars and intersessions., • Launch core management training (hiring, feedback, coaching, legal compliance)., • Conduct annual engagement surveys and regular pulse checks; lead action planning., • Embed equitable practices into hiring, evaluations, and promotions., • Coordinate required trainings (e.g., mandated reporter, student safety)., • Partner with operations on safety procedures and incident response., • Build and manage the HR budget., • Negotiate and oversee vendors (benefits, background checks, HRIS, recruiting platforms, legal counsel)., • Partner with the Executive Director, COS, Heads of School, Finance, and Operations to align staffing and compliance., • Education & Credentials, • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education Administration, or a related field required., • Masters degree in HR, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline strongly preferred., • SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification highly desirable., • Professional Experience, • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role., • Proven track record of leading HR functions in a multi-site, mission-driven, or complex organization (education or nonprofit sector experience preferred, but not required)., • Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, employee relations, investigations, and performance management., • Experience designing and implementing HR systems (HRIS, payroll, ATS) and driving process improvements., • Successful track record of building and managing HR teams, vendors, and budgets., • Skills & Leadership Competencies, • Strategic thinker with the ability to align HR priorities to organizational goals., • Strong knowledge of federal and Missouri state employment laws and compliance requirements., • Skilled in change management, organizational design, and leadership coaching., • Excellent judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters., • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices across all HR processes., • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills with leaders, staff, and external partners.