Director of Human Resources (part-time 80%)

Position OverviewTenacre Country Day School seeks an experienced and collaborative Director of Human Resources to oversee HR and payroll operations in partnership with the Director of Finance and the Controller. This role supports employees across the full employment lifecycle while ensuring effective, compliant, and people-centered systems and processes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead onboarding, offboarding, and employee supportOversee benefits administration, including open enrollment and vendor managementManage bi-weekly and monthly payroll, tax compliance, and reportingMaintain personnel records and HR policiesSupport leaves, accommodations, and time-off processesFoster a respectful and inclusive workplace cultureQualificationsBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferredMinimum seven years of HR and payroll experienceExperience in schools or mission-driven organizations preferredFamiliarity with ADP Workforce Now and Blackbaud (Financial Edge NXT) is a plusSkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent organization and attention to detailSound judgment, discretion, and professionalismAbility to manage multiple priorities effectivelyCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $85,000 – $105,000, commensurate with experience.Tenacre Offers a Competitive Benefits Package That IncludesMedical, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement plan with employer contributionLife and disability insuranceGenerous paid time off and school holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesTuition assistance (where applicable)Minimum Qualifications And Physical RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, physical requirements and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of this job. This list is meant to be illustrative, not exhaustive.The employee must be able to work in a busy environment with many interruptions and moderate noise levels. The employee must be able to physically ascend and descend stairs regularly and move in and out of doors throughout the day following the school schedule. Additionally, the employee must periodically be able to help supervise students at lunchtime and assist with dismissal duties.Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship on Tenacre School. Employees or applicants who require an accommodation should contact Head of School Will Crissman.Equal Opportunity EmployerTenacre Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please submit a resume and cover letter to David Secor at dsecor@tenacrecds.org.