Director of Human Resources
Employment Term: Permanent, Full Time

Rothesay Netherwood School (1877) is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for Grades 6 to 12 that offers innovative, world-class learning experiences in a safe and caring school community. Located in Rothesay, New Brunswick, we challenge students to be active, compassionate leaders with a global perspective and the determination to make a difference in the world. The school provides an extensive athletic, arts, leadership, and community service program, RNS Outdoors adventures, and daily participation in co-curricular activities. We are an IB World School and a member of Round Square. While many of our students are Atlantic Canadian, we also have a broad spectrum of students from around the globe. More information about our school can be found at www.rns.cc.

The Director of Human Resources (HR) will be an integral member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and, as such, will act as a strategic advisor to the Head of School and members of the SMT, providing valuable support to the RNS community while streamlining HR operations and fostering a positive workplace culture. The person in this role will provide vision, leadership, and overall direction for a full range of strategic human resource functions across the organization. They will manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations, ensuring the school attracts, develops, and retains top talent. They will also ensure that school policies and practices represent best practice across the country, are compliant with all labour laws, and promote employee engagement while reducing risk for the community. The School is launching its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, and the Director of HR will play a crucial role in keeping school leaders focused on strategic priorities while enhancing operational efficiency, promoting well-being, supporting change management, and strengthening the overall functioning and sustainability of the organization. An employee-first approach will be a key driver for decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizational Culture & Values
  • Working collaboratively with the SMT to enhance a positive, engaged workplace culture that promotes belonging, value, and recognition.
  • Developing, updating, and communicating employee policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment, understanding, and a high degree of professionalism.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Pluralism)
  • Fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
  • Enhancing employee engagement to create awareness centred on valuing and optimizing people's differences and creating a sense of belonging in recognizing their unique contributions.
• Strategic Priorities
  • Bringing strategic leadership and acumen to create and deliver human resources and organizational effectiveness strategies to support the School's Strategic Plan, as well as the Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Talent Acquisition and Performance Management
  • Implementing programs to help all employees develop their maximum potential through performance management, coaching, and professional development.
  • Identifying and developing leaders.
  • Building strategic people programs, including wellness initiatives to promote the well-being of all employees.
  • Leading and supporting a talent acquisition process to attract, develop, retain, and engage high-quality employees.
• Human Resources Systems & Compliance
  • Ensuring compliance, commitment, and knowledge of regulations and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.
  • Managing internal communications for all human resource-related activities.
  • Provide relevant HR updates and reports to the SMT and the Board.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a related field such as HR or business management with 10 years experience.
• A proven track record as a high performer, including HR leadership and people management.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing HR strategic plans for growth, talent management, and/or business development, including creating and leading initiatives to attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in technology, especially with MS Office and Google Suite.
• Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a resume and cover letter as one file in .PDF format to: [email protected].

Applications will be received until Friday, May 16, 2025. As a condition of employment, the successful candidates must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Report.

Rothesay Netherwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to a fair hiring process, free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.