Director of Human Resources

Bullis School seeks an experienced energetic and effective leader to serve as its next Director of Human Resources. A member of the Schools Senior Leadership Team the Director of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for leading and overseeing all human resources functions and providing strategic guidance and operational support to Bullis leadership on a broad range of HR initiatives.

Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations and overseeing workplace compliance through the management of employee relations matters such as workplace investigations policy development and interpretation performance management medical accommodations leave administration (including FMLA disability and ADA) benefits administration and other initiatives that support a positive employee experience.

he Director of HR provides supervision to the HR Generalist and collaborates closely with the Dean of Faculty to develop facilitate and implement all phases of the recruitment process for instructional faculty. The Director also oversees employee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment requirements.

This is a 12-month administrative position reporting to the Head of School with an anticipated start date of May of 2026.

Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.

The school has retained Big Back Pack to execute a national search for this key leadership position. For more information contact Hacker Burr at .

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Qualities of a Director of Human Resources

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing an equitable and inclusive school community through professional practice and leadership
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and delegate tasks effectively
• Demonstrated integrity professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with parents students faculty staff and external partners

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Business Administration or related fields or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to seven years of relevant human resources experience
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace and related software applications

Preferred:

• Masters in Human Resources Management Business Administration Organizational Development or related field
• SHRM-CP/SCP

Compensation and benefits are competitive with an anticipated salary range of $130000 to $155000.

Benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Employer-provided basic life insurance
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution up to 7% of annual compensation
• Paid leave

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate PDF documents the following materials:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position
• A current résumé
• An annotated list of five professional references with name phone number and email address (references will be contacted only with prior candidate approval)

All materials should be sent via email to:

Hacker Burr

President and ManagingDirector

Big Back Pack LLC

843.478.3139