Director of Human Resources

We are partnering with Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, CA to identify an experienced HR Director who thrives in a fast-paced, onsite environment. This is a five-day onsite leadership role for a dynamic HR professional who can operate strategically while also remaining hands-on with the day-to-day execution of HR initiatives.

Bellarmine College Prep is seeking a strong HR leader who can bring greater structure, communication, and consistency across the employee experience. Key priorities for this role include:

• Improving communication practices to ensure employees and leadership teams remain aligned and informed
• Strengthening HR documentation processes related to promotions, tenure milestones, and compensation planning
• Establishing clear points of contact for employees and manager support
• Creating and implementing streamlined HR processes while updating the employee handbook

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a proactive business partner and trusted people leader
• Balance strategic HR initiatives with hands-on, tactical execution
• Influence and partner effectively with executive leadership
• Drive improvements in organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
• Bring operational excellence while fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture
• Align closely with the mission, values, and community-focused culture of Bellarmine College Prep
• Have prior experience working within a school setting, independent school environment, or higher education institution (ideal but not required)
• Salary is $180-$200K (DOE)

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees the employment process for all open positions. This includes developing and overseeing best practices
• which foster attracting and hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of the community we serve.
• Reviews and updates as appropriate Bellarmine’s Employee Handbook/HR related policies and forms
• Oversees and participates in the on-boarding and exit process for all new and exiting employees.
• Plans and coordinates the annual performance and compensation review process for Staff positions. This includes participating in, or obtaining, relevant salary surveys and benchmarking studies as appropriate and making related recommendations.
• Oversees the school’s benefits program as well as identifies new potential benefits. This includes but is not limited to managing the annual renewal and working with the CFO on benchmarking to ensure that the school continues to provide a high quality and competitive overall benefits program, while being fiscally responsible.
• Actively manages and leads the administration of the school’s 403(b) retirement savings plan, which includes employee education, report generation, census testing, compliance monitoring, and assisting with the annual plan audit.
• Updates the Employee Handbook as appropriate, which includes researching and advising the school’s senior leadership team relative to best practices and relevant guidelines.
• Manages Employee Relations and the development of employee and manager training programs through administering policies that provide a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace.
• Ensures the organization complies with all applicable laws/regulations, pro-actively identifies any employment law changes, and advises management as appropriate.
• Oversees and maintains all employment related data and classification with the various HRIS systems that the school uses, such as ADP, Fidelity and other Benefit/employee related sites.
• Is responsible for accurate and timely HR reporting (internal and external/statutory) and that benefit related bills are accurate, processed promptly and reconciled on a regular and/or as needed basis.
• Manages the organization’s Accident Prevention Program and oversees/administers the workers’ compensation claim and annual audit process.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills

• 15+ years of progressive experience within Human Resources
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of employment laws /regulations, and all other functional areas (e.g., employment, benefits, employee relations) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to administer benefit programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, and successfully interact with colleagues at all levels. This includes the ability to de-escalate circumstances when needed.
• Excellent listening skills, including the ability to discern information and operate with objectivity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and all other applicable software programs (e.g., ADP Workforce Now)
• Self-directed with proven ability to assume responsibility, work independently, creatively solve problems, and move work/projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated acute attention to detail in performing job functions
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks/assignments/projects within established time frames, including the ability to stay focused and manage multiple projects/activities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic environment
• Master’s degree in a related field
• SHRM Certification
• Advanced experience using ADP

General Information:

• This position is classified as a Regular Full-Time Exempt position; employees in exempt positions are expected to work as many hours as their job responsibilities require, which could include evenings and weekends.
• This position supervises the Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Administrator positions.
• This position is eligible for Bellarmine’s excellent benefits package.
• This is not a telecommuting position and 5-days onsite is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 pounds, using proper lifting techniques
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the applicable working environment as needed
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably around our campus
• Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment
• Ability to read information in printed material, on a computer screen, and/or on a mobile device/laptop for extended periods of time