Position Purpose
To advance the mission of Hill Country Christian School of Austin by attracting top Christian talent, nurturing missional alignment across all staff, delivering exceptional employee support, and safeguarding institutional integrity through strategic HR leadership.
Accountability
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
FLSA Status
Full Time Exempt
Key Results Areas:
KRA 1: Mission-Aligned Talent Acquisition & Vetting
Drive the end-to-end recruitment process to ensure HCCSA attracts and hires highly qualified candidates who embody the school's core values and statement of faith.
Recruitment Execution: Own the full hiring workflow—from job posting and applicant tracking in the HRIS to coordinating hiring managers.
Rigorous Vetting: Maintain zero-compromise vetting procedures, completing thorough background checks, reference checks, and Texas Do-Not-Hire Registry audits. Flag high-risk candidates to leadership immediately.
Onboarding & Contracting: Draft, issue, and secure timely e-signatures for official offer letters, role descriptions, and employment agreements for all new and returning staff.
KRA 2: Employee Life Cycle & Culture Support
Champion a supportive, Christ-centered work environment through proactive communication, conflict resolution, and seamless administrative support.
Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and leadership. Resolve conflicts using biblical principles (Matthew 18 framework) and conduct clear, fair workplace investigations.
Offboarding & Transitions: Oversee respectful, compliant, and thorough exit practices for departing staff to capture feedback and protect institutional assets.
Management Support: Partner with school leadership to educate managers on employment policies, evaluation tools, and effective team management.
KRA 3: Compensation management
Design and administer competitive sustainable salary and benefits packages that support employee retention and align with market standards.
Benefits Administration: Manage open enrollment, daily benefits requests, COBRA, disability, and workers compensation. Resolve claims and issues proactively.
Broker and Partner Relations: Maintain active oversight of 401k and health broker relationships, conduct annual program reviews and recommend improvements
Market-Based Strategy: Benchmark job descriptions and compensation against regional/industry surveys to maintain equitable, competitive pay structures.
Billing Reconciliation: Audit monthly benefits billing statements against payroll deductions to ensure 100% accuracy.
KRA 4: HRIS, Payroll & Operational Precision
Ensure maximum data integrity, system efficiency, and seamless support for school-wide financial processes.
HRIS Ownership: Function as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for HCCSA’s HRIS modules, ensuring clean data entry and routine audits.
Payroll Collaboration: Provide timely, error-free data support to the Business Office for bi-weekly/monthly payroll processing.
Reporting & Analytics: Generate actionable HR metrics and headcount reports to assist the CFO and Head of School in strategic planning.
KRA 5: Legal Compliance, Risk & Safety Management
Protect the school from legal exposure by enforcing state, federal, and institutional policies and maintaining meticulous record-keeping.
Statutory Compliance: Enforce federal and Texas employment statutes, including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, ERISA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, and I-9 guidelines.
Policy & Handbook Oversight: Lead annual reviews of the Employee Handbook; draft and implement updated HR policies as legal standards evolve.
Mandatory Training: Oversee assignments, tracking, and compliance for required annual staff training (child safety/abuse prevention, driver safety, sexual harassment, and CPR recertification).
Document Retention: Maintain personnel files and execute secure record disposal strictly according to statutory retention schedules.
Skills
Confidentiality & Discretion: Absolute integrity when managing sensitive personnel details and workplace matters.
Communication & Trust: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to build high-trust relationships across faculty and administration.
System Proficiency: Strong command of HRIS platforms, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Problem-Solving & Judgment: Strong analytical skills with sound judgment in complex employee relations situations.
Qualifications
Faith & Alignment: A committed Christ-follower who actively attends a church agreeing with HCCSA’s Statement of Faith, exemplifying core values in word and deed.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including direct oversight of benefits administration and supervisory experience. (Experience in non-profit or independent K-12 education preferred).
Certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of Texas and federal employment law, benefit structure administration, and HRIS workflows.
Physical Requirements
Occasional lifting of 5-20 pounds.
Operate a computer in a stationary position the majority of time.
Ability to visit other areas of campus.
Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.