Principia is looking for an experienced and collaborative HR Director for our School and Shared Services employees. In this role, you will oversee campus-specific HR operations and support the unique HR needs of the St. Louis campus, focusing on empowering campus leadership, enhancing employee experience, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

• Partner with campus leadership on training and professional development, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, emphasizing leadership development and manager empowerment.
• Oversee the St. Louis campus-focused HR team, including recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, HRIS administration, and other key HR functions.
• Implement HR programs at the campus level based on shared organizational programs, processes, and timelines, in partnership with HR Generalists and the extended HR team.
• Navigate and support complex employee relations, including coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Promote and support employee professional development across the organization.
• Advise the Chief Human Resources Officer on organizational issues and needs, contributing to the design, implementation, and improvement of organizational programs, processes, and policies.
• Lead or provide support on Principia-wide HR projects as needed, in coordination with CHRO and College HR Director (examples of recent organization-wide projects include developing a career framework, revising our performance review process, updating team processes, and more)
• Champion company culture and employee experience by providing insights and suggestions for culture-related initiatives, supporting morale, and contributing to organization-wide gatherings and initiatives.
• Partner in the execution of campus-specific and organization-wide learning and development programs, creating and providing resources and support for both managers and employees.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws; consult with legal counsel as necessary.
• Provide oversight to campus-specific benchmarking process, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Develop and manage the campus-specific HR budget in coordination with the CHRO.
• Cultivate relationships with external vendors, including consultants and service providers, to support campus and organization-wide HR initiatives.
• Participate in committees and special projects, taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

Core Competencies

• Positivity: Optimistic, positive, and focused on elevating and bringing out the very best in your self and others.
• Inclusion: Demonstrates awareness and respect for cultural differences, actively seeks to understand diverse perspectives, and supports cross-cultural interactions. Fosters an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and respected.
• Strategic thinker:  Ability to consider complex topics from multiple perspectives and offer innovative solutions.
• Leadership : Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers and direct reports; gives appropriate recognition to others; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; promotes a positive work environment.
• Communication : Provides regular, consistent, and meaningful information. Listens carefully to others and ensures message is understood. Ensures important matters are shared with all appropriate parties . Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Tailors communication style to needs of the recipient.
• Project Management: Monitors project status, manages details, holds team members accountable, and provides clear project updates.
• Relationship Builder: Builds and sustains strong connections with a genuine interest in others.
• Results Driven: Prioritizes and delivers results in a high-volume environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels, building strong relationships.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex information and makes data-informed decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Student of Christian Science
• Supportive of Principia’s mission, vision and values as articulated here
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification preferred ; c oaching or mediation certificate preferred
• Minimum of seven years’ of related HR experience in manager role , or equivalent combination of education and experience