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Director of Human Resources at Chartwell School Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 10/21/2026 Contact

KATIA STORNETTA 831-393-8013

Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $120,000 - $150,000 Annually Length of Work Year 365

Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Job Title:

Director of Human Resources Position Type:

Full-Time/Exempt Reports To:

Director of Finance Salary:

$120,000-$150,000/year To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@chartwell.org Position Summary The Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic partner to the Head of School, Director of Finance and Operations, and is a key member of the Leadership Team. This position is responsible for developing, leading, and executing the school's overall human resources strategy in alignment with its educational mission. In a small independent school environment, the HR Director balances high-level strategic planning—such as culture building, talent development, and equity initiatives—with hands-on, day-to-day HR administration, including compliance, employee relations, salary and benefits administration, leave, performance evaluation and management. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions 1. Executive Leadership & Strategic HR

• Serve on the Leadership Team to contribute to school-wide strategic planning, organizational design, and policy development.
• Partner with school leaders to foster an inclusive, supportive, and mission-driven workplace culture focused on staff retention and professional growth.
• Advise the Head of School Director of Finance and Operations, and Board of Trustees on personnel trends, compensation benchmarks, regulatory changes, and risk management.
• Lead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives within recruitment, hiring, and employee retention practices.
• Work with Business Office shared staff on HR related matters 2. Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Credentials
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for instructional, administrative, and specialized support staff.
• Design and execute structured onboarding and offboarding experiences for all personnel.
• Manage state credential tracking, background clearances (Live Scan/fingerprinting), TB clearances, and mandatory educational certi View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Experience:

10-15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HR managerial or directorial role.

Knowledge:

Deep working knowledge of federal and state labor laws (California labor laws preferred, including PDL, CFRA, and wage/hour regulations).

Communication:

Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with HRIS platforms, web-based administrative tools, and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace suite. Requirements /

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Experience:

10-15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HR managerial or directorial role.

Knowledge:

Deep working knowledge of federal and state labor laws (California labor laws preferred, including PDL, CFRA, and wage/hour regulations).

Communication:

Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with HRIS platforms, web-based administrative tools, and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace suite. Comments and Other Information Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@chartwell.org Comments and Other Information Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@chartwell.org CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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