Director of Human Resources
Chartwell School
Seaside, CA · $120k–$150k a year · Posted October 21, 2026
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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 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