Associate Director of Human Resources

The Hun School of Princeton seeks a dynamic and creative Associate Director of Human Resources. This full-time, twelve-month position requires hands-on administration and support for various human resources functions including recruitment, background checks, employee lifecycle processes, benefits, training, and communication. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Responsibilities and Essential functions:

• Coordination and management of end-to-end recruitment, and background, and reference check processes;
• Administration of employment offer letters and employment agreements;
• Re-development, implementation, and maintenance of employee training programs;
• Conceptualization, planning, and administration of employee recognition programs and events;
• Assist with the facilitation and administration of:
  • All aspects of employee on-boarding and orientation;
  • Job descriptions;
  • Annual performance evaluations;
  • Employee benefits program; education, open enrollment, and correspondence;
  • Employee leave and return to work procedures;
  • Preparation and distribution of HR/benefits legal notices and documents;
  • Tracking of human resources documents for compliance;
  • Auditing and maintenance of various data systems and files;
  • Employee compensation analysis;
  • Off-boarding procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for general human resources and benefits inquiries from employees;
• Liaise with payroll and benefits coordinator, and business office as needed;
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned as necessary.

The ideal candidate will possesses the following qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field;
• 3-5 years human resources generalist experience;
• Strong knowledge of human resources concepts and practices;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Outstanding technical skills, and an aptitude and willingness for learning new software and systems;
• Detail oriented as well as thorough and accurate;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects and adhere to deadlines;
• Extraordinary work ethic coupled with absolute discretion, confidentiality, and integrity;
• High degree of flexibility, agility and adaptability to changes, and unafraid of challenges;
• Comfort working in a fast paced and dynamic school atmosphere;
• Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness;
• A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community;
• Capacity to periodically work beyond and outside the typical workday, which may include evenings and weekends.

ABOUT THE HUN SCHOOL

The Hun School of Princeton is an all-gendered, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of 645 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states.

Our campus is located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country's best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theatres, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants and hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy.

Our mission:

The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.

Our community:

In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.

Our environment:

The working environment is an office and school environment on a hilly 50-acre campus in Princeton, New Jersey. The abilities to occasionally lift files and storage boxes, walk up and down stairs, attend meetings in varying locations throughout campus, and continually use computers and related office equipment are required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.

To apply: The Hun School of Princeton Employment Application