Director of Human Resources
About The Position
At New Story, we believe every child has incredible potential. Guided by our values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and supportiveness, we deliver individualized education and therapeutic support that transforms lives. Join our team and make a lasting impact. As Director of Human Resources at New Story, you will lead people strategies that support growth, strengthen culture, and enhance the employee experience, while partnering with leadership to align talent initiatives with business goals. This Virginia-based role is dedicated to supporting Rivermont Schools, ensuring HR programs and practices meet the unique needs of those teams, foster a positive workplace environment, and drive organizational success. This is a hybrid role that must reside in the state of Virginia.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
- Minimum 7 years of HR generalist experience partnering with senior leadership
- Experience leading and developing HR teams
- Deep knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements
- Strong business acumen with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership to design and execute HR strategies aligned to business goals
- Lead talent planning, including employee development and succession strategies
- Oversee performance management and coach leaders to drive accountability and growth
- Ensure compliance with all employment laws and conduct regular HR process audits
- Foster a positive culture through employee engagement, relations, and retention initiatives
- Travel to our Rivermont campuses throughout the state
Benefits
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks, including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
