Human Resources Director

About Fractal Education Group

Fractal Education owns and operates distinctive early education schools designed to inspire children, families, and communities across Texas.

Through our unique system, we evolve independent-branded schools, often with decades of history, into experiential learning destinations—places families seek out for their values, environments, and programs, not just proximity, to become the local’s favorites and leaders in their respective submarkets.

Fractal aims to become the largest system of independent-branded early education schools in Texas by the end of 2027.

The Human Resources Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all human resources functions, with a strong focus on payroll administration, employee benefits management, HR compliance, and employee relations. This role will serve as a strategic and operational partner to leadership while ensuring the organization maintains efficient HR systems, accurate payroll processing, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with payroll and benefits administration, multi-site/multi-entity experience, strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, and hands-on experience using the Paylocity platform in a high growth environment.

This is a hybrid role requiring periodic in-office presence, with flexibility for remote work based on business needs. Fractal has offices in Columbus and Dallas.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership and Organizational Integration

• Lead and oversee all HR operations across multiple locations and business units.
• Manage HR transitions associated with new site openings, acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructures.
• Develop and execute onboarding and integration plans for newly acquired sites.
• Partner with operational leadership to ensure seamless employee transitions into company systems, policies, benefits, payroll, and culture.
• Serve as a change management leader during periods of organizational growth and transition.
• Standardize HR processes, procedures, and employee experience across all locations while maintaining operational flexibility where needed.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Manage and oversee payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payroll administration.
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Partner with finance/accounting teams regarding payroll reporting and reconciliations.
• Utilize Paylocity to manage payroll functions, reporting, onboarding, and HRIS administration.
• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs.
• Manage annual open enrollment processes and employee benefit communications.
• Coordinate with benefit brokers and vendors to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
• Oversee employee leave administration including FMLA, workers’ compensation, and ADA accommodations.

Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation in accordance with legal requirements.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations matters professionally and confidentially.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, terminations, and employee transitions.
• Support organizational training and development initiatives.

HR Systems and Reporting

• Maintain and optimize HRIS systems, with primary responsibility for Paylocity administration.
• Generate payroll, benefits, and HR analytics reports for leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, processes, and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong payroll and benefits administration experience required.
• Direct experience with Paylocity is required.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities. High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience in education, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, or other highly people-centered multi-site environments preferred.
• Experience working closely with accounting or finance departments preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement plan participation.
• Professional development opportunities.

Work Environment

• This position may require occasional travel between company locations and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Granville, OH 43023