Human Resources Director - Part-Time

Nord Anglia International School New York is seeking a part-time Human Resources Director to join its Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Principal with a dotted-line relationship to the Regional HR Director. The role is approximately 20 hours per week and is suited to an experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on within a small, close-knit school environment.

The position operates within a matrix structure, collaborating with the Regional HR team and the US Shared Services Team, which provides support across payroll, benefits administration, HR systems, and employee lifecycle processes. The HR Director will cover the full spectrum of people functions, from recruitment and onboarding through to compliance, workforce planning, and employee engagement, and will act as the primary liaison between the school and regional HR functions.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team on all strategic and operational HR matters
• Coach and support managers on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and employment law compliance
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes at the school level
• Coordinate payroll, benefits administration, and HR systems in partnership with the US Shared Services Team
• Ensure compliance with Nord Anglia Education policies and applicable local employment law, maintaining accurate HR records and reporting
• Lead employee engagement, retention, and professional development initiatives, supporting a positive and purpose-driven workplace culture

• Proven experience in a senior HR generalist or HR leadership role, ideally within an education or international school setting
• Strong working knowledge of US employment law and HR compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to coach and advise managers on performance management, disciplinary processes, and employee relations matters
• Experience operating within a matrix organisation, collaborating with regional HR teams and shared services functions
• Comfortable managing relationships with external vendors including recruiters, visa providers, and background check providers
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a small team environment with minimal direct reports

Nord Anglia Education is a global network of over 90 premium international schools operating across North America, Europe, the Middle East, China, and South East Asia, educating more than 90,000 students. Nord Anglia International School New York is located in Gramercy and serves students aged 2 to 14 years from over 30 countries, following the English National Curriculum.