Director Human Resources (ISANA Central Offfice)

Job Purpose:

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The Director of Human Resources will implement and execute the strategic direction, policies, and procedures of ISANA Academies’ human resources department.  The Director of Human Resources will work closely with the executive team, and manage a multimember Human Resources team, to contribute to and support the functionality of ISANA Academies’ organization and goals.  Major areas of responsibility include employee benefits and compensation, recruitment, hiring, performance management, organizational development, wellness, employee motivation, communication, administration and training, leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, onboarding, policies, and teacher credential compliance.  As ISANA Academies grows in size and complexity we are looking for a strong leader and strategic thinker. The Director of Human Resources will drive efforts to enrich employees, leverage technology, streamline systems and processes, ensure ISANA Academies complies with all applicable employment laws, and serve as a thought partner to the executive team, reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer.

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement strategic direction for executing the human resources function of the organization as it relates to employee benefits and compensation, position control administration, recruitment, hiring, performance management, organizational development, wellness, employee communication, training, leaves of absence administration, workers’ compensation, on / off boarding, policies, and teacher credential compliance
• Ensure clear and consistent company-wide communication regarding, and execution of, Human Resources policies and practices
• Promote positive and constructive employee relations
• Ensure that all teachers are properly credentialed if necessary, track teacher credentials, and implement procedures to notify teachers of required steps to maintain credentials
• Manage annual academic employment agreement renewals for teachers and staff, as required
• Oversees annual benefit open enrollment and processing to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and monitors the national benefits landscape for beneficial cost saving alternatives
• Manage and maintain the Human Resources Information System to ensure all records and personnel information is compliant and complete
• Ensure that ISANA Academies is in compliance with all applicable employment laws

• Develop guidance and tools to limit legal liability in all employment practices
• Effectively integrate new hires and administer benefits for all personnel
• Conduct employee orientation, development, and training
• Develop, implement, and document key Human Resources programs and policies
• Conduct or coordinate investigations when employee complaints or concerns are raised
• Implement safety and health programs for employees
• Keep the CEO, COO, and the executive team informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of the organization’s goals, and those that are not being addressed adequately at the management level
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of reports as are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and for the executive team to track strategic goal development