Director of Human Resources 2024 - Greater Atlanta Christian School

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier independent school serving over 1,800 students from across Metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, ranked in the top tier for teaching quality, the arts, and athletics.  We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers.  Together, we are raising a generation of bright, inspired, generous leaders.  We share in a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to care for one another in a collegiate-style campus.  We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.

We are seeking the right individual to lead GAC's Human Resources and Payroll functions at our Norcross, GA location and to support our Mission, which is:  To help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man.

In addition to the opportunity to work in a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals, GAC offers a competitve salary, healthcare benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, all-inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, professional development, healthcare benefits, student loan debt repayment assistance, retirement plan, and other perks.

Regarding the role, the Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy.  The Director will supervise two fulltime HR team memers in a manner to ensure that all critical HR and payroll duties are handled effectively and timely.  He or she will also work closely with senior leadership and managers/supervisors, develop and implement HR and payroll policies and/or procedures, manage recruitment, prepare various reports, and ensure GAC is in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.  As the head of HR, the Director is expected to stay up-to-date in all HR and payroll laws and best practices.

GAC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job that is engaged and passionate in promoting our faith-based mission for our students, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the qualifications listed.  Feel free to contact GAC HR (AskHR@gac.org) with any questions about your application.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Capabilities:

• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, employee benefits, training and development, compensation, payroll, employee relations, organizational planning, organization development, and safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills using English.  Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, will be noted.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the senior leadership team.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
• Evidence of the practice of the highest level of confidentiality.
• Exceptional presentation, public speaking, meeting facilitation, and group training skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS, payroll, and talent management systems; Experience with Paylocity will be preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of HR management experience required, including direct supervision of one or more employees.
• Or, an equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods at a desk, sometimes while working on a computer.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to position self to maintain files in lower and higher drawers in cabinets.
• Must be able to read written or electronic documents with or without correction.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to traverse between office buildings/facilities on campus.

Other:

• Successful background check, reference checking, and drug screening clearance.
• Acknowledgment of and agreement with GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

Greater Atlanta Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. As allowed by federal law, Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission.

IMPORTANT:  By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in your application from all current and/or previous employers, references, and educational institutions.  You also hereby release from liability GAC and its representatives for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing such information.

You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of your application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed by GAC whenever the misrepresentation or material omission is discovered.