Job Description

Our client, a private school in Buckhead, is looking for an Interim HR Director to support their faculty and leadership while a search for their new full-time director is underway.  They expect to need you for the next 60-90 days.  The school will be closed the week of Christmas and also on January 1st. 

In this role, you will provide leadership and guidance to their 5-person HR team and will also serve as the primary go-to HR resource for any questions and needs from the CFO and Head of School.  Candidates with significant management experience and strong general HR knowledge are preferred. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee a team of 5 HR employees (recruitment, benefits, substitute management, HRIS/payroll support, admin support)
• Support the leadership team in working through employee issues
• Oversee all hiring, terms, leaves of absence, performance discussions, and other typical HR processes with a strong focus on compliance
• Ensure health benefits are ready for 1/1/2025 start (already through enrollment – system piece remains which is done via a third party)
• Support bi-weekly payroll from the HR side (business office processes payroll); UKG/TIAA are the key vendors

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an HR Director with direct reports
• Previous experience in HR in a school or nonprofit organization is a plus
• Strong broad HR knowledge, especially with regard to compliance
• Willing to make a commitment to this short-term position
• Professional attitude and attire
• Polished verbal and written communicator

Pay will be $45-55 per hour, depending on experience.