Head of People & Culture

The Carroll School•Wayland, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carroll School empowers children with language-based learning differences to become academically skilled students who are strong self-advocates and confident lifelong learners. Carroll is an inclusive community committed to embracing diverse strengths, identities, and lived experiences. The Head of People & Culture reports to the Head of School and works as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the school has the human capacity and organizational capabilities to support its mission and growth plans. This role requires an experienced HR leader who can build trust, navigate a multi-campus environment, and keep people-focused systems running effectively. Given the school context, this is a predominantly on-campus role.

Requirements

Strong generalist background, including organization development and design, leader development, employee relations, recruitment, HR admin, benefits and compliance.
15+ years of progressive HR experience; school experience preferred.
Experience embedding culture and diversity, equity and inclusion into operational fabric.
Unwavering discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

SHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Deploy a People Strategy that aligns with Carroll's operating goals and growth plans.
Guide workforce planning, organization development and change leadership.
Build & execute strategies to attract & retain skilled and committed talent.
Use people analytics to inform strategy and decisions, measure impact.
Improve effectiveness of investments in People & Culture.
Serve as a visible, approachable leader, who supports employees with responsiveness, confidentiality and care; manage employee retention and reduce unwanted turnover.
Manage employee performance for continuous improvements, measure engagement.
Communicate compelling vision, create clarity and alignment across all Carroll employees.
Deploy high-impact Total Rewards strategy, at best cost.
Partner with the Head of School to assess senior talent and improve SLT effectiveness.
Coach senior leaders individually and collectively, be seen as a trusted partner.
Improve collaboration, accountability, communication and decision-making across leadership teams, driving improvements to student outcomes and the family experience.
Strengthen the leadership pipeline.
Define, role model and reinforce Carroll's culture and values.
Advance a workplace culture where all employees can do their best work and feel connected to Carroll's mission; nurture one School connection across all campuses and employee groups.
Foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, expand representation.
Oversee P&C Operations, compensation and benefits, HRIS and policies, measure efficiency.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Drive timely, accurate and efficient People Operations process.
Develop the three members of the People & Culture Team.