Human Resources Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, maintain, and communicate school employee policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and employee records
• Serve as the primary liaison with the school’s benefits broker and support the administration of employee benefit programs
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a welcoming, organized, and consistent experience for employees
• Maintain and monitor required teaching, staff, and athletic coaching licenses and related documentation
• Prepare annual staff and athletic stipend employment contracts and letters of employment
• Generate and maintain employee benefit rosters and census information
• Coincide and process benefit premium payments
• Maintain the school’s retirement program roster and related employee information
• Monitor and support regulatory compliance related to school employment policies and benefit programs
• Respond promptly to employee questions regarding human resources policies, benefits, employment documentation, and related matters
• Parellel with the CFO and school leadership on human resources matters and other employee-related initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred
• Previous professional experience in human resources, benefits administration, employee relations, or a related area
• Knowledge of human resources practices, employee benefits, recordkeeping, and employment-related compliance requirements
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach to working with employees at all levels of the school
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring annual processes with accuracy and appropriate follow-through
• Proficiency with standard office technology and human resources or benefits administration systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

Country Day offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Todd Witt, chief financial officer, at wittt@countryday.net by September 7, 2026. The estimated start date for the position is October 1, 2026.

To Learn More

To learn more about Country Day, visit https://www.countryday.net.