Director of Human Resources / Risk Manager
Feb 2026
Oak Knoll seeks a Director of Human Resources/Risk Manager to oversee all areas of human resources, including employee relations, benefits administration, payroll, employee handbooks, risk management, conflict resolution, employment contracts, performance management, compensation issues, and employee and administrator counseling. Meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment will be essential for success in this position.
Hiring / Termination
- Implements and manages a standard online employment application process;
- Arranges completion of necessary online paperwork required of new employees;
- Completes background checks on all new regular employees, substitutes and coaches, including managing fingerprinting process;
- Manages required governmental background check process;
- Orients new employees (individually or in group session) about the school’s policies, procedures, and practices, benefits, and protecting God’s children presentation;
- Works with Director of Holy Child Mission and Philosophy on the mentor program for new staff members;
- Prepares employment contracts for all new employees and obtains signature of head of school;
- Implements and organizes an exit interview process for terminated employees;
- Collects and assess data related to applicant pools, hiring and retention rates, etc.
Employee Benefits Administration
- Oversees and manages all employee benefits in the areas of insurance; medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement plans, workers compensation, tuition remission, flexible spending accounts, and service awards, etc.;
- Manages the annual health insurance renewal process to ensure the offering of competitive products at favorable rates;
- Administers the open enrollment process;
- Ensures that employees are notified of their eligibility for participation with various benefits.
- Serves as contact to answer all employee benefit-related questions;
- Provides employees access to carrier forms, and directories,
- Processes necessary documents to enroll employees into benefit plans;
- Works with insurance brokers and/or carriers to resolve employee benefit-related problems, enrollments and terminations;
- Arranges employee information sessions with benefit representatives;
- Reviews provider invoices for benefit programs, submits payments online and sends documentation to accounts payable for record keeping;
- Facilitates benefit continuation coverage for terminated employees, tracks payments and appropriate dates.
Payroll Administration
- Organizes payroll schedules for regular (monthly), substitute (bi-weekly) and summer camp payrolls (bi-weekly) with ADP;
- Prepares all payrolls and submits to Director of Finance for final review before submission to ADP;
- Calculates and inputs salary changes due to leaves, unexcused absences, and terminations;
- Resolves discrepancies with ADP regarding the payroll;
- Serves as contact to assist employees with any payroll deduction changes and questions;
- Responsible for review and distribution of W-2 statements in January of each year;
- Monitors employee deductions and reconciles appropriately.
Retirement Plan Administration
- Prepares remittances monthly or as needed online via TIAA website or as directed by our Retirement Plan partners.
- Works closely with retirement consulting agency to ensure compliance with 403B laws and regulations; which includes annual analysis and census materials and information;
- Reconcile the school’s retirement plan against the W-2s annually.
Employee Census/Employment Contract Administration
- Standardizes and maintains employee census information;
- Prepares employment contracts for new and returning employees, salary/benefit summary sheets, and appropriate form letters annually in relation to the evaluation observation timeline;
- Standardizes and maintains personnel files, job descriptions, performance evaluations, and employee emergency information and other employee information.
Employee Relations Administration
- Manages employee relations for the school and brings concerns to the attention of the head of school when necessary;
- Meets with managers to develop improvement plans when needed;
- Work closely with managers and employees to facilitate conflict resolutions and when necessary recommend various training programs.
Employee Handbook
- Maintains and updates employee handbook and ensures employees are informed of any updates and changes;
- Communicates with legal counsel for updates and review of employee handbook annually.
Risk Management
- Manages the annual property and casualty insurance renewal process to ensure adequate coverage at favorable rates;
- Recommends procedures for implementation that would lower risks, resulting in more favorable insurance premiums;
- Submits insurance claims and monitors status until reimbursement;
- Facilitates student accident insurance claims and workers comp claims;
- Serves as co-chair of Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
General and Other
- Conducts various special projects and assists with other duties as assigned by the chief financial and operating officer and head of school;
- Responsible for Title IX and 504 Coordinator duties as required;
- Analyzes and projects budgets for medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans;
- Prepares and accountable for annual HR and Payroll external audit;
- Works with the Director of Finance to reconcile flexible spending accounts on a monthly basis;
- Works with department/division supervisors to ensure attendance records are current and up to date at any given time;
- Updates and publishes the evaluation observation timeline annually;
- Updates and publishes the staff holiday calendar annually;
- Manages the computer loan program;
- Responds to all verification of employment requests.
Qualifications
- Understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Oak Knoll School and Goals and Criteria of Holy Child Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree or SHRM certification preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of HR or related experience
- Highly skilled and fluent in latest technology pertinent to job duties
- Ability to acquire additional technology skills as needed
- Understands database systems, structures, and best practices and can implement new practices as needed
- Excellent attention to detail
- Possesses the ability to work independently as part of a small, close-knit team
- Keen ability to anticipate
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality in all matters and materials.
Compensation & Application
Salary range of $105,000-$125,000 is competitive and commensurate with experience; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, and tuition remission.
To apply, please complete the online employment application. or go to https://www.oakknoll.org/about-us/employment
About Oak Knoll:
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and thirteen overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world.
Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn.
