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The Position:

The Director of Human Resources is a full-time, 12-month position that is responsible for administration of all of the human resource functions of a three-campus school, including administering the recruitment, hiring, retention, termination, personnel records, employment law compliance, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.    The Director reports directly to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer and receives support and coordination from the Head of School, three campus directors, and two administrative personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Manages all hiring which includes ongoing recruitment, posting of open positions, organizing and being a part of interviews, and facilitating onboarding for new hires
• Oversees and ensures background and reference checks are satisfactory and continually ensures clearances are current for all employees.
• Maintains and updates Employee Handbook for the School and recommends changes to the senior leadership team.
• Develops and maintains job descriptions for all employees.  Completes periodic job description audit and reclassifies employees, as appropriate, under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state statues/laws, such as, FMLA, ADA, Sexual Harassment, OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, Title VII, and ERISA.
• Manages open enrollment for all benefit plans.
• Coordinates all benefit programs for employees, including all employee communications, problem solving, and claims resolution.
• Ensures all benefit plans comply with applicable laws and statutes (HIPPA, ERISA, and IRS guidelines).
• Researches and implements benefit programs, as needed.
• Manages the enrollment, terminations, and contributions for all benefit plans and works with the Business Office to reconcile invoices and contributions after each funding period. Manages completion of any annual reporting for benefit plans.
• Serves as a critical resource advising managers how to better communicate with their teams, support the development of key team members, address underperforming employees, resolve conflict, communicate expectations, and ensure team goals are being accomplished.
• Manages employee separation process for both voluntary/involuntary terminations.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues.  Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Works closely with administration and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Ensures all quarterly and annual State Unemployment Insurance reports are completed.
• Completes annual compensation and benefit surveys.
• Assists in development and maintenance of Faculty Salary/Compensation Scale.
• Provides training for department heads, campus directors, and supervisors on various human resource topics.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.  Follows up to ensure training objectives are met. (some examples include, sexual harassment prevention and bloodborne pathogens training)
• Manages Workers Compensation program (file claims, follow-up, etc.).
• Ensures all employee files are complete with all necessary paperwork.
• Serves as the source of information for all faculty, staff, and external contacts on established policy and procedures.
• Responsible for input regarding the human resources portion of the overall School budget, including the cost of benefits.
• Completes other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Human Resources with a minimum of  five years’ experience (independent school experience preferred) or relevant experience in a Human Resource or related field.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Experience with and possessing the ability to apply principles, practices, and techniques of human resources, benefit analysis, and administration, including the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word, a must.  
• Experience with iSolved and Google Workspace for Education (preferred)
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
• Ability to maintain all employee information with absolute confidentiality.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and carry out assignments from administration with minimal direction.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Experience with writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  
• Must be able to present information and respond to questions from groups in a concise and professional manner.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
• Possesses a passion for independent school education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with constituents from the entire school community.
• Ability to supervise and manage multiple functions and activities.
• Ability to understand and embrace Moravian Academy’s  mission and culture.
• Ability to balance and prioritize the needs of the school.
• Ability to define problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Collaborates well with colleagues, especially within the Business Office and members of the senior leadership team.
• Superb people skills; compassionate.
• A strong team player.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

Physical Requirements

• Must work in an office environment with the ability to sit at a desk using a computer/keyboard for substantial periods.
• Must have mobility to move about various campus locations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, as necessary.

The School:

Founded in 1942, Moravian Academy is the ninth oldest independent school in the United States, and is a highly regarded, co-educational college preparatory school for students from 3 years old through 12th grade.  Located on three campuses in the beautiful Lehigh Valley, conveniently accessible to Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York as well as the picturesque Pocono Mountains.  Moravian Academy comprises over 900 students and 200 employees from across the region on three campuses, each one tailored to a distinct student experience and culture:

• Moravian Downtown Campus for Grades PS-8, inside the national historic landmark in the heart of the City of Bethlehem;
• Swain School Campus for Grades PS-8, a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown;
• Merle-Smith Campus for Upper School, Grades 9-12, situated on 120 acres of bucolic green expanse in Bethlehem Township.

School Mission:

Moravian Academy’s mission empowers us to become limitless learners as we discover new ideas and create new self-expressions. We do more than check boxes; we celebrate the unique potential of every individual.  Our path to academic excellence harnesses the teachable moments of both success and failure, as we explore the complexities of our world with curiosity, confidence, and compassion. Our commitment to courageous conversations means that we actively learn from and support the different identities we embody, we respect each other’s views, and we lead with head and heart. Immersed in an environment of love and understanding, our students answer the questions: Who am I and who can I become?

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or citizenship status, or any other legally protected category in connection with its activities as an employer. Moravian Academy also subscribes to the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (“PAIS”) and the National Association of Independent Schools’ (“NAIS”) principles of good practice regarding employment of personnel. 

Start Date:  August 1, 2023 or sooner 

To Apply:

Submit digital materials, including a letter of intent, resume, and three professional references ASAP but no later than May 31, 2023, to employment@moravianacademy.org. Address letter of intent to the hiring committee. Current State Police, Child Abuse, FBI clearances, a physical, and a TB test are required for employment. 

About Moravian Academy

Moravian Academy, located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a PK through 12th grade coeducational college preparatory school and the ninth oldest independent school in the United States. Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy continues to be a school in motion. After a recent merger with The Swain School, Moravian Academy comprises 900 students and 200 employees. The extensive facilities are located on three campuses which together are the premier choice for independent education in the Lehigh Valley region. Each campus possesses a distinct culture and setting: The Downtown Campus for Grades P-8 inside the national historic landmark district that is at the heart of the City of Bethlehem; The Merle Smith Upper School Campus for Grades 9-12, situated on 120 acres of green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem; The Swain School for grades PK-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses.

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