Job Description
Job Description
Milton Academy seeks a Co-Director of Human Resources for a temporary appointment during the 2026-27 year. This role will provide leadership and operational oversight of the School's Human Resources department during the implementation of Workday, a new HR and payroll platform.
Working closely with the current Director of Human Resources, who will be focused on the Workday implementation, the Co-Director will focus on the seamless operation and effectiveness of core HR functions, provide leadership and support to the HR team, partner with school leaders to advance strategic HR initiatives across the school, and oversee and revise the school's recruitment, hiring, and onboarding strategy and process. The Co-Director will also be asked to provide the current Director with insight about potential improvements to the department's practices and organizational structure.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead a dedicated team during a period of transformation while supporting a vibrant educational community.
Welcome to ATX Learning
About our School:
Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K-12 school, boarding and day in grades 9-12, located south of Boston.
Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.
In our ongoing work to create the anti-racist environment at Milton-free from bias, injustice, and bigotry-that our values demand, we encourage each other to explore our own histories and identities, be open to learning from others, seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens, and strive to practice ways of interacting with one another that ensures all students and adults feel safe, supported, and able to express all aspects of their identities without judgment or hate.
In our dynamic community, we honor that Milton students challenge each other to build a foundation upon which to leave Milton and partner with their future communities to help create a more just world and in those spaces that are dissonant to our values, to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, "Dare to be true."
Job Requirements
Education
Required:
-Bachelor's degree
Preferred:
-Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in human resources or business administration
-HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SCP)
Experience
Required:
-At least 10 years of progressive professional experience, including a minimum of 7 years in human resources.
-Experience managing a team.
-Demonstrated success in leadership and people management roles, including supervising and developing HR staff, leading cross-functional initiatives, and partnering with senior leaders to advance organizational goals.
-Proven experience leading organizational change and guiding teams through periods of transition with effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
Preferred:
-Experience working in an independent school or in higher education.
-Experience working with educators.
-Experience with Massachusetts compliance requirements.
Competencies
Required:
-Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices
-Proficiency in Workday, ADP or similar HRIS platforms.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced work environment
-Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
-Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
-Receptive to supervision and professional development.
-Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.
-Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Physical Abilities:
Required:
-Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
-Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
-Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
Milton Academy seeks a Co-Director of Human Resources for a temporary appointment during the 2026-27 year. This role will provide leadership and operational oversight of the School's Human Resources department during the implementation of Workday, a new HR and payroll platform.
Working closely with the current Director of Human Resources, who will be focused on the Workday implementation, the Co-Director will focus on the seamless operation and effectiveness of core HR functions, provide leadership and support to the HR team, partner with school leaders to advance strategic HR initiatives across the school, and oversee and revise the school's recruitment, hiring, and onboarding strategy and process. The Co-Director will also be asked to provide the current Director with insight about potential improvements to the department's practices and organizational structure.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead a dedicated team during a period of transformation while supporting a vibrant educational community.
Welcome to ATX Learning
About our School:
Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K-12 school, boarding and day in grades 9-12, located south of Boston.
Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.
In our ongoing work to create the anti-racist environment at Milton-free from bias, injustice, and bigotry-that our values demand, we encourage each other to explore our own histories and identities, be open to learning from others, seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens, and strive to practice ways of interacting with one another that ensures all students and adults feel safe, supported, and able to express all aspects of their identities without judgment or hate.
In our dynamic community, we honor that Milton students challenge each other to build a foundation upon which to leave Milton and partner with their future communities to help create a more just world and in those spaces that are dissonant to our values, to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, "Dare to be true."
Job Requirements
Education
Required:
-Bachelor's degree
Preferred:
-Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in human resources or business administration
-HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SCP)
Experience
Required:
-At least 10 years of progressive professional experience, including a minimum of 7 years in human resources.
-Experience managing a team.
-Demonstrated success in leadership and people management roles, including supervising and developing HR staff, leading cross-functional initiatives, and partnering with senior leaders to advance organizational goals.
-Proven experience leading organizational change and guiding teams through periods of transition with effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
Preferred:
-Experience working in an independent school or in higher education.
-Experience working with educators.
-Experience with Massachusetts compliance requirements.
Competencies
Required:
-Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices
-Proficiency in Workday, ADP or similar HRIS platforms.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced work environment
-Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.
-Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
-Receptive to supervision and professional development.
-Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.
-Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Physical Abilities:
Required:
-Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
-Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
-Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
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