Director of Human Resources

This is the job for you if…

• You are an experienced, mission-driven human resources leader who is comfortable and competent navigating all aspects of a school’s HR operations.
• You are passionate about cultivating a healthy workplace culture where people feel supported, valued, and able to thrive.
• You’re a strategic thinker and a detail-oriented doer—just as confident drafting policy as you are coaching a colleague or managing a complex hiring process.
• You bring deep HR expertise, a people-first mindset, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
  You value relationships, communication, and trust, and are dedicated to developing and sustaining a healthy organizational culture.
• You are proactive, technologically savvy, and known for being an independent, accessible, and highly trusted team member.

As the Director of Human Resources at Bosque School, you will play a key leadership role in fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing work environment. You will report directly to the Head of School and serve as a core member of the Leadership Team, partnering with school leaders to ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies while implementing systems and practices that support our exceptional staffulty across the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to evaluation, benefits, and professional growth. You’ll lead with integrity, empathy, and strategic insight, ensuring our HR practices reflect and advance Bosque’s mission, values, and long-term vision.

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

• Serve as a key member of the School’s Leadership Team, collaborating to advance Bosque’s mission, values, and strategic directions.
• Work in partnership with the Head of School, the Business Office, and other administrators to assess and implement staffing and compensation plans aligned with enrollment and budgetary considerations.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding sensitive personnel and institutional matters.

Talent Acquisition & Lifecycle Management

• Lead the full recruitment cycle for faculty, staff, contractors, and seasonal roles, including job postings, screening, interview coordination, reference and background checking, and candidate communications.
• Develop, evaluate, and refine recruitment strategies to attract and retain qualified, mission-aligned candidates, in alignment with strategic priorities.
• Draft and manage job announcements, job descriptions, offer letters, contracts, and related documentation.
• Oversee comprehensive onboarding and offboarding processes, including orientations, HRIS access, COBRA oversight, and exit interviews.
• Coordinate employee transitions, working with managers to address coverage, backfilling, and hiring needs.

Employee Relations & Organizational Culture

• Serve as an accessible, neutral point of contact for employee and manager inquiries related to policies, benefits, and workplace standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared values.
• Provide support in resolving employee concerns and conflict resolution; consult with supervisors to document and manage performance issues and disciplinary actions.
• Administer and document the annual performance review process, in collaboration with managers.
• Lead or assist with investigations into employee grievances to ensure legal and ethical compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership colleagues to support a value-driven workplace culture and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist in developing and implementing employee wellness and training initiatives.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and leadership to support the implementation and advancement of Bosque’s ECC Principles & Best Practices.

Benefits Administration & Compliance

• Manage the school’s benefits program, including annual open enrollment, communications, and liaison work with brokers and carriers.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
• Coordinate and maintain benefits-related documentation, ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policy.
• Prepare and file required state and federal reports (e.g., EEO-1, DOL, CMS/Medicare), and create compliance calendars to track obligations.
• Oversee the Worker’s Compensation program and ensure timely reporting and resolution of claims.
• Oversee annual updates to the Employee Handbook. Guide and maintain related trainings and compliance

HR Systems, Data, & Reporting

• Serve as the primary administrator of the HRIS system (Paycor), ensuring data accuracy and system integrity.
• Collaborate with the Business Office to ensure accurate and timely payroll-related updates and leave tracking.
• Create and manage internal HR reports, including data for compensation analysis, accreditation, licensure, and annual reporting.
• Research, analyze, and recommend HR policies and practices related to recruitment, compensation, onboarding, evaluation, and compliance.
• Stay current with federal and state regulations and independent school HR trends and best practices.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to personal growth, reflection, and meaningful contribution to Bosque School’s Equity, Community, and Culture (ECC) Principles & Best Practices. Serve as an active member of the ECC Committee as needed.

• Actively support and help lead school-wide change efforts that align with Bosque’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Collaboratively work with colleagues and administrators in support of the manifestation of our mission and values. When disagreements arise, lean into our “cultivating community” behaviors of coming together in moments of crisis and confusion, assuming positive intent, and seeking clarification.
• Maintain a professional demeanor; de-escalate conflict when it inevitably arises; seek solutions by surfacing underlying issues, and problem-solve with the appropriate colleagues/administrators.
• Maintain a visible and engaged presence across campus; participate in school events and actively support community initiatives.
• Attend all staffulty meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities as required.
• In and outside of the classroom/office, model a commitment and growth mindset towards manifesting Bosque’s mission, core values, and Equity, Community, and Culture Principles and Best Practices for All Employees. Demonstrate a commitment to working with culturally diverse students, families, and colleagues and contributing to building and maintaining an inclusive community.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Bosque School Employee Handbook.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, including compliance with the school’s Non-Disclosure Agreement and expectations around sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources management; school or nonprofit experience preferred but not required.
• CPM, SHRM, or SPHR certification (or working toward certification) required
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms required; experience onboarding and managing Paycor is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality, act with discretion, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong critical thinking and initiative—proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Experience using HR data to inform decision-making and align with HR best practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and sound judgment while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented culture.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service and producing high-quality, detail-oriented work.
• Deep alignment with Bosque School’s mission and values, and a passion for contributing to a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment.

WHO WE ARE

Bosque School, founded in 1994, is a non-profit, co-educational independent school serving approximately 400 students in grades 6-12, located in sunny, culturally dynamic, and affordable Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our mission is to create transformative learning experiences that empower a diverse community of students to lead lives of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and compassionate contribution to a more just world. We manifest our mission through our core values of inspiring academic excellence, cultivating community, fostering integrity, and learning from place. Our dynamic, immersive, interdisciplinary learning environment challenges each student to think critically, approach problems creatively, and collaborate effectively with cultural competence. Bosque School was voted the best private school in Albuquerque for four years running by the Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards. Click here to experience a virtual tour of Bosque School and learn more at www.bosqueschool.org. For out-of-state candidates, you can access information about relocating to Albuquerque here and view a cost-of-living comparison here.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must send a cover letter (including salary expectations) and a resume/CV to Human Resources at applicant@bosqueschool.org in order to be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Bosque School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job-related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the School in order to arrange such accommodation.