Our Mission

Notre Dame High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in talent, ethnicity, and society. As a faith community, Notre Dame strives to provide each student with a rich academic background, an appropriate sense of self, an opportunity for growth, a commitment to family, community, nation, and the world, and respect for the spiritual dignity of all persons.

Salary: The salary range for the Director of Human Resources position is $130,000 to $150,000, depending on education and experience.

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources position at Notre Dame High School is a regular, full-time, 12-month, exempt position that reports to the President. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the employee benefits programs, employment practices, and workplace policies. The Director will also advise on personnel matters, recruitment, hiring process, compensation approach, and other matters impacting employee welfare or the work environment at Notre Dame High School.

The Director of Human Resources has the following responsibilities:

Employee Benefits

Manage benefit programs, including annual renewals and broker/carrier interfaces

Arrange benefit workshops and prepare compensation and benefits summaries

Submit payroll information to workers’ compensation administrator

Oversee worker's compensation claims and payroll audits

Administer employee leave and disability requests

Process retirement plan requests, e.g., enrollment, withdrawal, roll-over, loans, etc.

Calculate and submit 403(b) retirement plan employer matching contributions

Process other employee benefits such as tuition reimbursement, retirement distributions, etc.

Manage the school’s employee wellness program

Record Keeping and Talent Management

Maintain accurate and timely employee personnel files using the school’s human resources software

Coordinate fingerprint background checks, I9 and TB testing for new hires

Maintain VIRTUS database

Monitor the faculty and staff handbooks for updates

Manage recruiting website accounts and coordinate the hiring process

Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding

Work with the administration to identify diversity and inclusion goals, achieve diverse job applicant pools, and support efforts to recruit and retain a diverse faculty and staff

Advise on personnel performance issues and assist with resolution

Advise on salary trends and compensation decisions

Process employment verifications

Insurance Responsibilities

Obtaining and issuing insurance certificates

Processing and maintaining student accident forms

Obtaining statements and documenting employee or student accidents

Manage annual flu shots and biometric screenings

Gather annual data on employee health insurance programs

Assist the Vice President of Finance with risk management practices and insurance assessment

Coordinate business insurance for student trips

Manage COBRA insurance for former employees

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Finance, prepare and monitor annual budgets for payroll, benefits, insurance and taxes

Training and Compliance

Post all required labor notices on a timely basis

Administer sexual harassment and other training as needed

Manage CPR and First Aid training as needed

Monitor school AEDs

Desired Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

At least five years of experience in human resources oversight; educational institution preferred

Professional human resources certification preferred, e.g., SHRM/PHR

Extensive knowledge of labor laws and regulations, including but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA and Cal DOL, EDD, and OSHA

Effective oral and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate complex issues and manage employee conflict resolution

Ability to work with highly confidential information is critical to this position

Experience with diversity and inclusion programs preferred

Strong research and analysis skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills required

Experience with Google Suite and Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT preferred

Experience with Human Resources software; Paycom preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions, including meeting regular, punctual attendance and qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

An office environment with some filing, sorting, and storing documents and files would require the ability to move, transport, or position files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Light to moderate lifting is required.

Frequent oral and written communications; must be able to exchange accurate information.

About Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame High School, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in ethnicity, talent, and culture. As a community of faith, Notre Dame strives to form each student – spiritually, intellectually, and socially – to recognize the dignity of all persons and to serve the evolving needs of the world. Our employees are expected to be men and women of integrity and able to espouse Catholic, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame mission values that will set a positive example for all students.

To Apply: Interested applicants can apply online at https://www.ndhs.org/about/employment. Please submit a cover letter indicating reasons for seeking the position and a resume.