Employment

Human Resources Generalist

Antilles School is looking for an HR Generalist to join its Leadership Team! The HR Generalist is an experienced Human Resources professional that oversees all personnel functions are in adherence with Antilles School’s reputation for excellence, inclusion, and representation.

• Start Date: Immediate
• Salary: Based on experience
• Reports directly to: Head of School

 

In This Role You Will:

• Be a welcoming presence to all Antilles’ School employees, trustees, volunteers, families, and students, while maintaining strict confidence regarding all matters
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and best practices; reviewing policies to ensure adherence in conjunction with legal counsel and the Head of School
• Lead recruitment and execute best practices for hiring, onboarding, and retaining talent, conduct stay and exit surveys
• Maintain the integrity of all HR programs and practices, conducting research and analysis of trends to ensure Antilles School is operating at the highest HR capacity possible
• Be responsible for administration of all benefit programs

 

Who You Are: 

• You are passionate about people!
• You have an impeccable work ethic, a high-level of analytical ability, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and digital savvy
• You are proactive, autonomous, and are a natural at forging effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external constituents
• You have integrity, confidentiality, and high ethical and moral standards – navigating difficult conversations with employees is second nature to you
• You enjoy working in a diverse community, and thrive on encouraging best practices that reinforce building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment

 

You Have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• A minimum of four years’ related experience in a HR Generalist capacity, preferably at an academic institution
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• The ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and other school community members
• A knack for building culture and encouraging change within an institution 
• The ability to maintain clear, accurate records, and prepare accurate timely records and reports
• An understanding of software and strong computer literacy
• Knowledge of payroll practices

 

Application Procedure:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to Shannon Harris, Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or via sharris@antilles.vi.