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Posted: 18-May-23
Location: Gates Mills, Ohio
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Hawken School seeks employees who are philosophically aligned with our mission and who appreciate being part of an organization committed to the ideals of progressive education, to the value of fair play, and to developing both character and intellect in students. Because the school’s guiding principles include an appreciation for differences and individuality, we are keenly interested in candidates with a proven commitment to engaging in and promoting a diverse, multicultural community that reflects varying backgrounds and perspectives.
If you are excited by the prospect of being part of a community like Hawken, we encourage you to read on to learn more about this position and our school.
Successful candidates for any role at Hawken School must demonstrate skill and commitment in the following key areas:
Mission, Culture, and Philosophy Alignment
Candidates must show they can thrive at Hawken and are highly motivated by the school’s mission.
Fair Play: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
Candidates must indicate a commitment to and have experience with serving students and communities equitably.
Relationship Building and Cultivation
Candidates must show they can build relationships throughout the Hawken community.
Content Knowledge
Candidates must demonstrate that they can lead and guide colleagues and/students to depth in their work.
Humility and Growth Mindset
Candidates must be eager to learn new approaches and methods and be able to team effectively with others.
Approach to Work
Candidates must show initiative and agency with a commitment toward feedback and flexible problem solving.
THE POSITION
Hawken School seeks a collaborative, perceptive person who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization. The Human Resources Business Partner/ Generalist reports to the HR Director and will be based primarily on the Gates Mills campus. The role will be involved in the daily functions of the Human Resources team including onboarding, administering benefits and leave, assisting with pay practices, handling insurance and adhering with school policies and practices. We desire culturally competent candidates who clearly appreciate a community of faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and are committed to equity and social justice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resources Operations and Compliance
- Implement process documents and proper procedures for HR functions
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as well as recommended best practices
- Maintain physical and/or digital files for all employees as well as their documents, benefits, and attendance records
- Maintain a deep knowledge of best practices and regulatory changes
- Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation and benefits, leaves of absences, performance and talent management, and training and development
- Assist with investigations relating to employee relation issues, partner in progressive discipline and termination decisions, conduct and maintain documentation for exit interviews
- Gather information for and partner with Hawken’s HR Director to formulate responses to Hawken senior leaders and EEOC and FLSA issues
Recruiting and Onboarding
- Support the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the school
- Implement all new hire orientation as well as employee recognition programs
- Assist hiring teams with background checks as well as employee eligibility verifications
- Assist teams with recruiting, interviewing, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions, enlisting the use of external help as needed.
- Collaborate with managers to understand skills and competencies required for job openings
- Write and post job descriptions and track posting costs
- Assist with the creation of an onboarding plan for new employees to review HR policies as well as internal procedures and regulations
- Identify and analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
Benefits and Compensation
- Work closely with Hawken’s vendors (third party administrators, insurance carriers, workers compensation, unemployment, etc.) and establish effective working relationships in order to ensure Hawken and its employees receive the best service.
- Support administration with the evaluation of employee performance and pay scale review
Performance Management and Employee Relations
- Generate internal documents such as offer letters, appointment letters, salary information, performance plans, and warning or probation letters
- Review and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and performance management assessments. This may include safety trainings, licensure renewal and maintenance, or certifications
- Track and support DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice) initiatives
Because Hawken believes in supporting employees’ passions, in deepening their expertise, and in fueling their spirit of innovation and growth, we provide substantive professional development opportunities that lead to the kinds of excellence that are a hallmark of our community.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Three or more years in a human resource generalist capacity
- A bachelor’s degree is highly preferred, although not required
- Prior experience in handling negotiation and conflict resolution
- Strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficiency with or ability to learn new HRIS and talent management systems
- Demonstrated success in accuracy of detailed work, high level of productivity, organization, and a sense of urgency
- Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
THE SCHOOL
Founded on the ideal that “the better self shall prevail and each generation introduce its successor to a higher plane of life,” Hawken School is a coeducational independent day school with 1,600 students from toddler through grade 12. Our four campuses are located within 25 minutes of downtown Cleveland, with two campuses in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland, a campus on Cleveland’s west side, and a campus in University Circle, home to the Mastery School of Hawken and also our school-wide center for experiential and service learning. A nationally recognized leader in innovative programming, Hawken prepares students to meet the challenges of tomorrow's world.
To learn more about us, visit www.hawken.edu.
INTERESTED
Please send a resume to: Tina Moore, HR Director, hr@hawken.edu.
Hawken School is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting all forms of diversity in the workplace and in our student body. We strongly urge all qualified individuals to apply.
About Hawken School
Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. This means developing an inclusive and accepting community where adults feel empowered to design educational experiences for students that deepen their learning, engaging their emotions as well as their intellects. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers who are committed to equity and social justice, comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. Our faculty members are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students. Successful candidates for any role at Hawken School must demonstrate skill and commitment in all the following key areas:
Mission, Culture, and Philosophy Alignment: Candidates must show they can thrive at Hawken and are highly motivated by the school’s mission.
Fair Play /Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice: Candidates must indicate a commitment to and have experience with serving students and communities equitably.
Relationship Building and Cultivation: Candidates must show they can build relationships throughout the Hawken community.
Content Knowledge: Candidates must ...demonstrate that they can lead and guide colleagues and/students to depth in their work.
Humility and Growth Mindset: Candidates must be eager to learn new approaches and methods and be able to team effectively with others.
Approach to Work: Candidates must show initiative and agency with a commitment toward feedback and flexible problem solving.
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