Our client, a leading independent school located in the heart of downtown Tampa, is seeking a strategic and compassionate Director of Human Resources to help shape and elevate its people practices. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven institution where culture, collaboration, and community are at the core.

As Director of HR, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to school leadership, guiding initiatives across recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and professional development. You’ll also oversee key operational systems such as payroll and leave administration, all while fostering a workplace that reflects the school's values and commitment to excellence.

If you're passionate about building strong teams, navigating complex employment landscapes, and creating meaningful employee experiences—we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Administering and optimizing payroll, FMLA, and leave policies, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation
Overseeing benefits enrollment, compensation changes, and employee wellness initiatives
Supporting employee relations, performance management, and progressive discipline processes
Partnering with department heads to align HR strategy with organizational goals
Advising on and ensuring compliance with HR laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and IRS reporting requirements
Leading full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for faculty, staff, and seasonal employees
Managing the annual benefits renewal process, audits, reconciliations, and vendor relations
Keeping the Employee Handbook and policies up to date in collaboration with legal counsel

Competencies

Hold a Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s and PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred)
Are fluent in employment law and HR compliance practices
Have hands-on experience with payroll systems and benefits platforms (Paycom a plus)
Excel at balancing strategy and hands-on execution
Communicate with clarity, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity
Are tech-savvy with Google Workspace, HRIS, and reporting tools

Required Skills

BA/BS or equivalent in a business administration, HR or related field
5+ years of progressively more complex human resource management experience
IT skills: general digital literacy, intermediate to advanced MS Office Suite, database skills, web applications including Google Docs or Zoom, etc. as appropriate to job duties.

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