Under the direction of the COO, lead core HR functions, including benefits administration,, compliance, handbook development, policy implementation, and employee relations, ensuring timely, fair, and consistent resolution of workplace concerns, supporting staff through complex people issues, and maintaining a culture of trust, accountability, and safety, partnering with HR team (Executive Director and COO) for resolutions. Relationship Building : Builds trusting, effective relationships that enable collaboration, productive conflict and dialogue, honest conversations, and authentic partnership with colleagues, students, families, campus staff, volunteers, community partners, donors, and other key stakeholders.