Human Resources Manager

Description:

Job Summary:

The Human Resource (HR) Manager will be responsible for overseeing various HR functions that support staffing, policy development, and employee relations. This role serves as a trusted partner to employees and leadership by providing guidance, developing efficient HR systems, mitigating risk, and maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

Staffing and Recruitment

• Work alongside hiring managers to ensure open positions are filled efficiently with qualified and missionally aligned personnel.
• Lead the full recruiting cycle in partnership with hiring managers, including drafting and posting job openings, managing applicant pipelines through screening, interview coordination, and offer letter issuance.
• Guide new hires through the onboarding process, including HRIS setup within systems like Paylocity and completion of employment documentation (e.g., I-9 verification).
• Assist in creating or updating job descriptions, posting job openings on various platforms (NWCS website employment page, Indeed, etc.), reviewing applicants and scheduling interviews.
• Oversee the annual teacher contract issuance cycle, ensuring accurate, timely distribution and collection of fully executed agreements.
• Manage background screenings for new/current employees, coaches and volunteers.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide recommendations for improving employee retention.

Policy Development and Compliance

• Exhibit a proactive commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving employment laws and policy requirements and translating changes into compliant processes and policies within the organization.
• Provide coaching and training to supervisors to ensure compliance with policies.
• Serve as the first point of contact for policy-related questions and assist with employee accommodation and leave of absence requests, ensuring compliance with legal and district standards.
• Leads in the annual review of the employee handbook and ensures it is updated for new state or federal regulation and alignment to organizational standards.

Employee Relations and Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and programs for both employees and supervisors.
• Assist with employee relations by addressing workplace issues and providing guidance to supervisors on disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.
• Assist in creating accommodation requests and managing employee leave of absences
• Support annual job performance reviews by supervisors.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new staff with the Business Office and supervisor.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain accurate employee files and document all disciplinary actions and significant personnel situations.
• Work with CFO and business office to evaluate processes and technologies to support the overall HR processes and organizational goals.

Schedule and Benefits:

• Compensation: $20.00-$27.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Schedule: Full time, 12-month employee
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits, including medical, dental and vision. Also eligible for tuition discount.
• Time Off: Paid time off including vacation and personal time off. School closures (e.g., Christmas Break, Spring Break) are generally unpaid unless requested by supervisor to complete specific projects/tasks.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and lives in alignment with biblical values. Must be willing to affirm and abide by the School’s Statement of Faith and actively participate in a local, Bible-believing church.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressively responsible HR experience overseeing recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, leave and accommodations, and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and experience using Paylocity or other similar HRIS system.
• Ability to maintain confidential employee records, handle sensitive information, and ensure accurate documentation and audit-readiness.
• Highly organized with strong project management capability, successfully balancing competing deadlines and HR initiatives.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in job postings, applicant tracking, contracts, offer letters, employee documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, influence, and serve employees and leaders with professionalism and tact.

Northwest Christian Schools is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to prefer employees who share its Christian faith and values where it is appropriate and legally permitted. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.