Director of Human Resources

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Who We Are

Founded in 1962, Fort Worth Country Day is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational college-preparatory day school located in Southwest Fort Worth. The School was built upon the mission to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional and ethical development of capable students through an academically rigorous college-preparatory program that integrates the arts and athletics. With Core Values that include integrity, kindness, courage, respect, responsibility and scholarship, these values provide an ethical compass and give purpose to education.

Our Purpose

The purpose of Fort Worth Country Day is to inspire the passion to learn, the courage to lead and the commitment to serve.

Our Inclusivity Statement

The Fort Worth Country Day Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.

Position Description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) Director of Human Resources provides guidance and expertise for the effective administration of all human resource activities, including talent management, workforce planning, employment law compliance, employee retention and benefits administration.

The HR Director is a full-time, year-round, exempt employee.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and maintain working partnerships with members of the FWCD community to effectively develop and administer human resource policies and procedures
• Develop working partnerships outside of FWCD to promote FWCD as an employer and to secure expertise, as needed, in support of the School’s routine and strategic needs
• In partnership with school leadership, establish and maintain effective human resource policies and procedures, including those in the employee handbooks, to ensure compliance with School policy, legal requirements and current best practices
• In conjunction with the CFO, engage legal counsel and affiliates, as needed, in order to serve as an advisor to the School on employment law and best practices
• Oversight for all monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy of 941/TWC reports and payrolls with adherence to the general ledger
• Manage the School’s benefit programs by assisting in the negotiation of benefits and contracts, hosting open enrollment annually, providing oversight of all benefits invoicing and making recommendations to school leadership regarding benefit changes
• Oversee the onboarding process from the creation of job descriptions, applicant tracking, salary offer recommendations through to generating salary and compensation agreements
• Engage directly with the Head of School and CFO to establish salaries and compensation for faculty and staff, including compensation agreements and merit increases
• Establish and maintain the salary-related benefits budget and support efforts to create and manage the salary budget
• Support the termination process by coordinating multi-departmental efforts and providing managers with expertise and support during conversations with employees
• Provide support in confidential and sometimes sensitive conversations regarding employment/personnel issues, feedback, exit interviews, etc.
• Collaborate with school leadership to design appropriate performance management protocols, and support supervisors, as needed, to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations
• Maintain current benchmark data on all positions and track and store all employment data in compliance with record retention best practices
• Legal compliance and reporting, including the preparation of W2s, 1095Cs, 5500 filing, annual EEO-1 reports and compliance with ADA, COBRA, DOL, ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, OSHA and all other human resource-related laws and regulations; including preparation of the annual 403b retirement plan audit
• Effectively communicate all Human Resources policies and procedures
• Update the Employee Handbook each year in coordination with the Head of School and members of the School’s Senior Leadership Team
• Function as an effective member of the School’s Retirement Plan Committee
• Miscellaneous duties such as creating the annual staff calendar, updating the FWCD LinkedIn page and maintaining the MyFWCD Human Resources portal
• Be someone that employees can feel comfortable with when voicing their concerns and issues; confidentiality is a must
• Supervise the entire scope of work performed by the Human Resources Assistant
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Has

• A deep understanding of human resource practices and laws
• Exceptional communication, organizational and project management skills
• Keen attention to detail, can multi-task effectively and use discretion
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with a strong electronic media literacy
• The ability to remain professional under stress with excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Collaborative, collegial and responsible work habits, including confidentiality and high ethical standards
• The ability and willingness to work independently
• Commitment to the Fort Worth Country Day School Mission and Core Values and adheres to the general standards of employment

The Director of Human Resources

• Understands the speech of another person and speaks clearly so listeners can understand
• Sits for long periods of time, including working for extended periods of time in front of a screen
• Uses hands and fingers, especially in the use of a mouse and keyboard for long periods of time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in an increasingly responsible Human Resources role with benefits experience
• HR Certification is required (PHR or SHRM-CP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of the Google Suite of products is preferred
• Experience with Paycom is also preferred

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School.

Inspire the passion to learn, the courage to lead, and the commitment to serve.