HR Manager

About Grace

Grace Church School is a JK–12, co-ed independent school located on two campuses in downtown New York City.  An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity.

Grace is a school of big ideas.  Our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy:  an approach that reflects our belief that stress isn’t the fuel of academic achievement but that joy is, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose.  We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, believing that the strength and diversity of the school enhances every aspect of our program, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue.  Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission. 

About the Position

Grace Church School is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced human resources generalist who can provide a comprehensive range of HR support to faculty and staff as a department of one.  In addition to administering day-to-day operations and payroll processing, the HR Manager will work closely with school leadership to develop policies that attract, support and retain excellent faculty and staff.

Reporting to the Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFO/COO), the Human Resources Manager performs the following duties:

• Administer daily human resources operations. Respond to inquiries from the school community including but not limited to: benefits, payroll, employee relations, school policies, time and attendance, employee training and recruitment
• Serve as the main administrator of the school’s HRIS. Work closely with dedicated representatives to provide a seamless experience for end users, and provide basic support as needed
• Process full-cycle semimonthly payroll for all employees
• In collaboration with the Dean of Faculty, manage the employee recruitment and hiring process, including alignment of policies with the school’s strategic goals, mission and values
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding activities of all employees, ensuring a seamless transition both into and out of the organization 
• Administer leaves of absence for all employees, including but not limited to: FMLA, NY Paid Family Leave, NYS disability and workers’ compensation
• Work closely with benefits brokers, partner vendors and the CFO/COO to provide a comprehensive benefits package to school employees at a competitive price. Coordinate annual open enrollment activities
• Participate in annual 403(b) audit
• Administer employee training, including anti-harassment and mandated reporter requirements.  Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws

Qualifications

• B.A. or higher in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience 
• Certification as a Human Resources professional preferred
• An ability to build trust, respect, and credibility with senior leaders, trustees, faculty, and staff, serving as a valued colleague and resource
• Experience administering an HRIS, including implementation of new systems
• Experience administering and processing payroll 
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and practices 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life/disability, flexible spending accounts, generous 403(b) contributions with immediate vesting and access to $3100 in professional development funds per year beginning in your second year of employment

 

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter via the employment page of the school’s website. 

Grace Church School is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. At Grace we embrace the diversity of diversities in our community, and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Candidates for the position should be willing to engage actively and thoughtfully within a school committed to academic and ethical excellence, one that honors the dignity of all