Posted: 26-Jun-26
Location: Moorestown, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: 105,000 - 130,000
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We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead our HR function and serve as a trusted partner to the faculty and staff who make this work possible.
We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead our HR function and serve as a trusted partner to the faculty and staff who make this work possible. This is a meaningful opportunity for an experienced HR leader who is energized by building. Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, you will shape the systems, policies, and practices that support every employee at the School. You will modernize how HR operates, bring clarity and consistency to our policies, partner with leaders across the School to support both faculty and staff, and establish HR as a responsive, credible, and approachable resource across our community. If you are both strategic and hands-on—and you take pride in creating order, fairness, and trust—this role offers real scope to make a lasting difference.
What You'll Do
- Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for staff (non-faculty) positions, championing inclusive and equitable practices.
- Build and maintain clear HR systems, records, policies, and job classifications.
- Administer compensation, benefits, and payroll, keeping the School competitive and compliant.
- Partner with managers on employee relations, performance, and professional growth.
- Oversee compliance, workplace safety, required training, and risk management.
- Foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and care consistent with our Quaker values.
What We're Looking For
- Ten years of progressively responsible HR generalist experience, including at least five years supervising others; school or nonprofit experience is a plus.
- A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.
- A track record of building or improving HR systems and earning the confidence of colleagues.
- Excellent communication, sound judgment, discretion, and strong technology and data skills.
- A genuine appreciation for our mission and Quaker values.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Moorestown Friends School offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability; tuition remission for eligible employees' children; and ongoing professional development.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé to HRMFS@mfriends.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moorestown Friends School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
