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Director of Human Resources

Job Summary:

The Director of Human Resources manages the entire experience of the most important aspect of our school and community - the people that work, live and play with all of us.   Gould Academy seeks a Director of Human Resources (HR), who will continue to create more equitable and inclusive systems and environments so that all members of our community can thrive and belong. The successful candidate will administer the day-to-day human resources operations in alignment with the school’s mission and with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement, as well as provide support and guidance to the educators in all the offices that serve Gould’s educational programs. Primary responsibility for the Human Resource Management System (HRMS), developing and implementing employee policies and practices, working with a range of service providers, and supporting the professional growth of faculty and staff are essential to this role. The position calls for an excellent communicator, an enthusiastic collaborator, and a dedicated relationship builder to help bring out our best. 

Relationships:

The Director of Human Resources (HR) is a member of the Business Office team, reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with leaders and employees in every facet of school life. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for the Human Resource Management System (HRMS), developing and implementing employee policies and practices and all applicable personnel laws and regulations, working with a range of service providers, and supporting the professional growth of faculty and staff are essential to this role. The position calls for an excellent communicator, an enthusiastic collaborator, and a dedicated relationship builder with tact, patience, and courtesy.

Gould Academy’s mission is to prepare academically motivated students for college and to help them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, year round, exempt position beginning as soon as possible. Benefits include a generous retirement plan match, cost sharing for health and dental insurance, free $50,000 life and LTD insurances, health savings contribution, discounted season pass to Sunday River, four weeks vacation, plus holidays, wellness culture with an annual contribution to employee wellness preferences and encouragement to participate in Mountain Day and Ski Day, academy “days off” when the community comes together outside of the classroom. Use of the fitness center, including indoor tennis and skate park.   Gould provides meals at our campus dining facility for you and your family. Compensation is commensurate with experience. 

To Apply

Qualified candidates apply for this position by creating an applicant profile online.  You will be asked to answer a few questions, upload your resume and a cover letter sharing with us - Why Gould? 

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To learn more about Gould Academy visit us at: www.gouldacademy.org/careers.  If you prefer to apply by mail please contact Deborah Menezes, Director of Human Resources, at 207-824-7797.

Equal Employment Opportunities 

Gould Academy does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, creed, color, gender, disability, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admission, financial aid, loans, hiring process, and other school programs.

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