Human Resources Director - Part-Time

Nord Anglia Education•New York, NY

46d•$45,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a part-time Human Resources Director for its New York school (NAISNY). This role involves approximately 20 hours per week and is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys both strategic and hands-on work in a close-knit environment. The school is known for its supportive culture and commitment to wellbeing. The HR Director will serve as a trusted advisor to school leadership and a champion for people and culture, reporting directly to the Principal with a dotted-line to the Regional Human Resources Director. The role is part of the School Senior Leadership Team and is supported by Nord Anglia Education's US Shared Services Team for payroll, benefits, HR systems, and employee lifecycle processes. This is a highly hands-on leadership role involved in all aspects of the employee experience, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll and benefits coordination, compliance, HR administration, employee engagement, retention, training, professional development, and workforce planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a matrix organization.
Minimum 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compliance, and HR operations.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
Experience working with HRIS (Success factors) and payroll systems (HR Connect), maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring data integrity.
Ability to analyze HR data, prepare reports, and provide workforce insights to leaders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a hands-on environment.
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment and must maintain ongoing work authorization.
Successful completion of all required background screening, reference checks, and safeguarding requirements.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training.
This position requires regular physical presence on the school campus and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or Human Resources Director.
Experience working in an independent school, educational institution, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organization.
Experience supporting international employees, visa processes, or relocation matters.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Demonstrated ability to use HR metrics and analytics to drive decision-making and improve organizational performance.
Passion for education and working in a purpose-led environment.

Responsibilities

Serves as a trusted advisor to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, providing practical and strategic HR guidance.
Embraces and champions NAISNY and Nord Anglia Education's vision, values, culture, and people practices.
Coaches and supports managers on people leadership aspects.
Trains and advises managers on interviewing, hiring, performance feedback, disciplinary processes, investigations, and employment law.
Operates effectively within a matrix organization, balancing local school priorities with regional and group HR initiatives.
Acts as the key liaison between the school, Regional HR team, and Shared Services team.
Supports change management, organizational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensures compliance with all Nord Anglia Education policies, school policies, and applicable employment regulations.
Maintains responsibility for the accurate and timely execution of employee lifecycle processes.
Partners closely with the US Shared Services team for payroll, benefits administration, HR systems transactions, and compliance.
Reviews payroll inputs, approvals, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Maintains high standards of data integrity across HRIS, payroll, benefits, and employee records systems.
Ensures all employee transactions are processed promptly and accurately within SuccessFactors and related systems.
Monitors and audits HR data quality, reporting relationships, organizational structures, and employee records.
Produces and analyzes HR metrics and reports for school and regional leadership.
Supports annual reporting cycles and people processes, including headcount planning, compensation reviews, talent reviews, safeguarding compliance, and engagement surveys.
Ensures timely coordination of COBRA notifications, benefits updates, employee separations, and system access changes.
Maintains accurate personnel files and ensures all HR documentation is completed, retained, and managed.
Supports budget planning and monitoring of HR-related costs.
Coordinates HR-related communications and key people-process calendars.
Leads workforce planning and staffing discussions.
Manages the recruitment lifecycle for school-based positions.
Partners with Regional HR, Marketing, and hiring managers to strengthen employer branding.
Manages relationships with recruitment agencies and external vendors.
Oversees onboarding processes, ensuring all new employees complete required documentation and compliance checks.
Coordinates comprehensive onboarding plans with managers.
Ensures workforce planning data, recruitment activity, vacancy reporting, and onboarding metrics are accurately maintained and reported.
Promotes a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Serves as the first point of contact for employee relations matters.
Conducts employee investigations and supports conflict resolution processes.
Advises managers on performance concerns, corrective action processes, and employment decisions.
Leads annual performance management processes.
Supports mobility, visa, and relocation matters for international employees.
Identifies employee relations trends and proactively recommends solutions.
Coordinates annual talent review and succession planning processes.
Partners with school leaders to identify high-potential talent and development opportunities.
Supports participation in Nord Anglia leadership programs and learning initiatives.
Provides talent insights and workforce data to support succession and organizational planning.
Maintains accurate organizational structures and reporting lines within SuccessFactors.
Drives participation in engagement surveys and other employee feedback initiatives.
Facilitates leadership and team discussions on survey results and employee feedback.
Partners with leaders to develop, implement, and monitor engagement action plans.
Tracks progress and reports on engagement initiatives.
Supports initiatives that strengthen employee wellbeing, recognition, inclusion, and organizational culture.
Conducts market benchmarking and compensation analysis.
Supports annual compensation review processes and approval workflows.
Acts as the local HR contact for benefits, compensation, and policy-related inquiries.
Ensures accurate administration of employee leave programs and related documentation.
Supports employee education and communication concerning benefits, policies, and HR programs.
Monitors compensation and benefits data quality.
Serves as the primary HR liaison between the school, Regional HR team, US Shared Services team, and Group HR functions.
Builds strong partnerships with Shared Services teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of HR functions.
Ensures clear ownership, timely follow-up, and resolution of HR-related requests.
Acts as a champion for standardized HR processes.
Supports the implementation of regional and global HR initiatives, programs, systems, policies, and organizational changes.
Maintains effective communication with Regional HR leadership regarding workforce trends and school priorities.
Collaborates with Finance, Safeguarding, Admissions, and school leadership teams.
Leverages regional expertise and best practices while adapting solutions to meet local school needs.
Supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensures strong governance and accountability across HR processes.