HR Business Partner

Yellow Wood Academy - Mercer Island, WA

$75,000 - $80,000 annually

Join Yellow Wood Academy, an accredited independent school located on Mercer Island, as we seek a skilled HR professional to join our team. As a nonprofit institution specializing in tailored one-on-one and small group instruction, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our students.

At Yellow Wood Academy, our commitment to student-centered education extends to our staff. We're looking for an HR professional who shares our passion for fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in HR management to support our team of educators in achieving their academic and social-emotional goals.

If you're an HR professional seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of education, Yellow Wood Academy invites you to join us. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of empowering students to reach their fullest potential.

Job Brief

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to align organizational objectives with our employees and leadership team. This essential role will serve as a partner with leadership on HR matters, champion employee needs, and drive positive change within our diverse school community. We're looking for a knowledgeable and proactive individual with a background in HR administration, thought leadership, and experience working with a diverse culture.

Responsibilities

They will manage and be involved in all aspects of HR, including recruitment, HR policies & procedures, employee relations, training and development, performance management, and compliance.

• Oversee all aspects of HR, including recruitment, policies & procedures, employee relations, training, performance management, and compliance.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting processes, from job postings to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires.
• Provide HR Generalist support, assisting with employee inquiries, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Manage employee benefits administration, including open enrollment and liaising with brokers for competitive benefit plans.
• Collaborate with finance to facilitate payroll processes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Input and manage all employee changes in compliance with regulations, utilizing HRIS systems effectively.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement, morale, and retention.
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization.
• Serve as an employee advocate and change agent, offering guidance on HR matters to management and staff.
• Stay updated on labor laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
• Design strategies for talent attraction, retention, and development.
• Provide guidance on HR policy interpretation and lead policy changes as needed.
• Coordinate school year-end offboarding and onboarding processes, including training and compliance needs.
• Lead people processes such as performance management and talent development.
• Support and train managers on employee-related matters.

Requirements and Skills

• 5-7 years of professional experience in Human Resources
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices
• Previous experience working with a diverse workforce
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems - BambooHR a plus
• Experienced with ADA regulations and accommodations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Degree in Business Administration or HR Administration preferred
• Previous payroll processing and auditing experience preferred
• Experience working for a non-profit company
• Great interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Benefits

Benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, other supplemental wellness benefits, retirement and more

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Performing the duties of this job include using a computer and sitting for long periods of time. These physical duties are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation for the work environment or for the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yellow Wood Academy does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 7 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Mercer Island, WA 98040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person