Human Resource Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Hybrid with periodic Virginia location Travel

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Based on education and experience

Join News Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students' lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Virginia, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized education plans, and a supportive environments where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.

At the heart of our work are our core values - integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support - which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Salary- Based on education and experience.
• Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
  
  

Your Role as an HR Manager

• Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with the HR Director to develop, implement, and evaluate HR strategies that support the organization's mission, vision, and goals.
• Support: Our Rivermont Schools across Virginia
• Operational Oversight & Compliance: Lead day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, performance management, retention, recognition, engagement, and compliance; conduct audits and recommend improvements to enhance HR effectiveness and mitigate risk.
• Manager & Employee Support: Advise managers on policy interpretation, performance issues, retention strategies, and HR compliance; serve as a key contact for employees on a wide range of HR-related matters.
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Support recruitment efforts by attending job fairs, identifying sourcing strategies, and guiding Talent Acquisition on state- and role-specific needs to ensure effective candidate selection.
• Workplace Culture & Engagement: Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture by promoting open communication, employee engagement, and alignment with core organizational values.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR centers of excellence and departments like Payroll, IT, and Total Rewards to support effective service delivery and issue resolution across functions.
• HR Data, Training & Field Support: Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, performance) to drive improvements, manage workers' compensation cases, provide onsite school support, and deliver training to strengthen leadership and staff development.
• Plan and Visit multiple schools across Virginia- Out-of-state applicants must be willing to relocate to Virginia
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years in human resources
• Experience working within an HRIS platform; MS Office suite preferred
• HR certification preferred
  
  

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At Rivermont Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!