Director of Human Resources
Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, The United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity and cross cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.
UNIS fosters a collaborative culture where all members of the community work to collectively meet the mission and goals of the school. At the heart of the school’s mission and the driving force in its institutional and instructional decisions is the belief that all students are provided the opportunity to learn with the most inclusive learning experience with educational excellence and equity. Faculty and staff use a whole-child approach to ensure students’ social, emotional, and academic needs are met for student success.
Role Summary:
The United Nations International School (UNIS) seeks a Director of Human Resources who will oversee all aspects of human resources within the school. The role includes developing HR strategies aligned with business coals, managing recruitment, fostering employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and enhancing organizational culture to foster a positive work environment. Experience in Education is highly preferred but not required for the Director of Human Resources position.
Role Summary:
The Director of Human Resources reports to the Executive Director.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead all HR functions including hiring, open enrollment, on-boarding, exit interviews, payroll, benefits, HR audits and management of HRIS
- Responsible for all immigration matters (visas, green cards, I-9s etc.)
- Responsible for issuing employment agreements
- Advise Director of School and Senior Management on HR related matters
- Develop HR policies, handbooks and related legal documentation
- Communicate changes in personnel policies and procedures and insure proper compliance is followed
- Assist management in the annual reviews and appraisals
- Work directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters
- Assist the CFO in the preparation of Federal and State tax returns and annual financial audit
- Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, employment laws and the Affordable Care Act
- Liaison with benefit providers/brokers and management of related costs and policy renewals
- Participate in evaluation and administration of all School benefits plans (medical, dental, vision, FSA/DCA, LTD, Life and other individual policies)
- Serve as an internal and external liaison around procurement of employee information
- Manage Employee Wellness program
- Coordinate with management the preparation and administration of compensation strategy
- Consult with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters
- Prepare EEOCs filings and compliance
- Manage all FMLA, Paid Family leave and disability, sick leaves and vacation requests and administers policies
- Manage employee complaints and conflict resolution
- Participate on committees and special projects
Specific Qualifications and Skills:
- 8-12 years of work experience in Human Resources, preferably in Education; Preferably
- Master’s degree in HR or SPHR certification preferred.
- Experience in Education is highly preferred but not required
- Team player with a collaborative management style
- Experience in design, development and implementation of compensation plans and benefit programs.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment, wage and salary laws and regulations
- Forward thinking and ability to deliver results in a high pace environment.
- Hands-on work style, and able to work under pressure and respect schedules/deadline.
- Self-directed, highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
- Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
Annual Salary Range: $190,000 to $205,000 (based on experience)
Application:
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://www.unis.org/about-unis/employment. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.
In accordance with the guidelines of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, The United Nations International School adheres to a rigorous standard of recruitment practices and background checks, emphasizing the protection, safety and welfare of our students.
The United Nations International School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law. EEOC/ADA
Application Deadline: 19th July, 2024