Co-Director of Human Resources (Temporary)

Details posted: 05-Aug-26 • Location: Milton, Massachusetts • Type: Full Time

About the role

Milton Academy seeks a Co-Director of Human Resources for a temporary appointment during the 2026-27 year. This role will provide leadership and operational oversight of the School's Human Resources department during the implementation of Workday, a new HR and payroll platform. Working closely with the current Director of Human Resources, who will be focused on the Workday implementation, the Co-Director will focus on the seamless operation and effectiveness of core HR functions, provide leadership and support to the HR team, partner with school leaders to advance strategic HR initiatives across the school, and oversee and revise the school's recruitment, hiring, and onboarding strategy and process. The Co-Director will also be asked to provide the current Director with insight about potential improvements to the department's practices and organizational structure. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead a dedicated team during a period of transformation while supporting a vibrant educational community.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight of the School's Human Resources department during Workday implementation.
• Ensure seamless operation and effectiveness of core HR functions.
• Lead and support the HR team, partnering with school leaders to advance strategic HR initiatives.
• Oversee and revise the school's recruitment, hiring, and onboarding strategy and process.
• Provide insight to the current Director about potential improvements to the department's practices and organizational structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience, including a minimum of 7 years in human resources.
• Experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated success in leadership and people management roles, including supervising and developing HR staff, leading cross-functional initiatives, and partnering with senior leaders to advance organizational goals.
• Proven experience leading organizational change and guiding teams through periods of transition with effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Workday, ADP, or similar HRIS platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
• Receptive to supervision and professional development.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic educational community.
• Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in human resources or business administration.
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SCP).
• Experience working in an independent school or in higher education.
• Experience working with educators.
• Experience with Massachusetts compliance requirements.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Pay

$120,000 - $150,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

About Milton Academy

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside Boston. Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care. In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”