Human Resources Director

Nord Anglia Education•New York, NY

5d•$45,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a part-time Human Resources Director for its New York campus (NAISNY). This role involves approximately 20 hours per week and requires a self-motivated, reflective professional who can be both strategic and hands-on. The HR Director will serve as a trusted advisor to school leadership, a champion for people and culture, and a key member of the School Senior Leadership Team. The role reports directly to the Principal, with a dotted-line to the Regional Human Resources Director, and is supported by Nord Anglia Education's US Shared Services Team for functions like payroll and benefits administration. The position is highly hands-on, covering all aspects of the employee experience, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll, 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.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of all required background screening, reference checks, and safeguarding requirements.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Regular presence on campus during normal business hours and school events.

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

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, providing practical and strategic HR guidance.
Champion NAISNY and Nord Anglia Education's vision, values, culture, and people practices.
Coach and support managers on people leadership aspects, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, and compliance.
Train and advise managers on interviewing, hiring, performance feedback, disciplinary processes, investigations, and employment law.
Operate effectively within a matrix organization, balancing local school priorities with regional and group HR initiatives.
Act as the key liaison between the school, Regional HR team, and Shared Services team.
Support change management, organizational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure compliance with all Nord Anglia Education policies, school policies, and applicable employment regulations.
Maintain responsibility for the accurate and timely execution of employee lifecycle processes.
Partner closely with the US Shared Services team for payroll, benefits administration, HR systems, and compliance.
Review payroll inputs and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Maintain high standards of data integrity across HRIS, payroll, benefits, and employee records systems.
Ensure all employee transactions are processed promptly and accurately within SuccessFactors and related systems.
Monitor and audit HR data quality, reporting relationships, and organizational structures.
Produce and analyze HR metrics and reports for school and regional leadership.
Support annual reporting cycles and people processes, including headcount planning, compensation reviews, talent reviews, and engagement surveys.
Coordinate COBRA notifications, benefits updates, employee separations, and system access changes.
Maintain accurate personnel files and ensure all HR documentation is completed and retained.
Support budget planning and monitoring of HR-related costs.
Coordinate HR-related communications and key people-process calendars.
Lead workforce planning and staffing discussions.
Manage the recruitment lifecycle for school-based positions.
Partner with Regional HR, Marketing, and hiring managers to strengthen employer branding.
Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external vendors.
Oversee onboarding processes, ensuring all new employees complete required documentation and compliance checks.
Coordinate comprehensive onboarding plans with managers.
Ensure workforce planning data, recruitment activity, and onboarding metrics are accurately maintained and reported.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters.
Conduct employee investigations and support conflict resolution processes.
Advise managers on performance concerns, corrective action, and employment decisions.
Lead annual performance management processes.
Support mobility, visa, and relocation matters for international employees.
Identify employee relations trends and proactively recommend solutions.
Coordinate annual talent review and succession planning processes.
Partner with school leaders to identify high-potential talent and development opportunities.
Support participation in Nord Anglia leadership programs and talent development activities.
Provide talent insights and workforce data to support succession and organizational planning.
Maintain accurate organizational structures and reporting lines within SuccessFactors.
Drive participation in engagement surveys and other employee feedback initiatives.
Facilitate leadership and team discussions on survey results.
Partner with leaders to develop, implement, and monitor engagement action plans.
Track progress and report on engagement initiatives.
Support initiatives that strengthen employee wellbeing, recognition, inclusion, and organizational culture.
Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis.
Support annual compensation review processes.
Act as the local HR contact for benefits, compensation, and policy-related inquiries.
Ensure accurate administration of employee leave programs.
Support employee education and communication concerning benefits, policies, and HR programs.
Monitor compensation and benefits data quality.
Serve as the primary HR liaison between the school, Regional HR team, US Shared Services team, and Group HR functions.
Build strong partnerships with Shared Services teams.
Ensure clear ownership, timely follow-up, and resolution of HR-related requests.
Act as a champion for standardized HR processes.
Support the implementation of regional and global HR initiatives, programs, and policies.
Maintain effective communication with Regional HR leadership.
Collaborate with Finance, Safeguarding, Admissions, and school leadership teams.
Leverage regional expertise and best practices while adapting solutions to meet local needs.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure strong governance and accountability across HR processes.