Director of HR, Compliance, and Grants

Title:	Director of HR, Compliance, and Grants	FLSA Classification:	Exempt - Salary
Reports to:	Superintendent	Salary Range:	$65,000 - $80,000
Created Date:	02/04/2019	Updated Date:	03/03/2025

Bloom Academy Charter School exists to provide a high quality, rigorous, and joyful educational experience to students in grades kindergarten to fifth grade. We are a new and independent school seeking to add deeply mission aligned, smart, hardworking, and emotionally intelligent people to our founding staff. We opened August 2019 with a cohort of kindergarten and first graders and now serve scholars in grades K-5.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Bloom Academy we provide a safe, joyful, inclusive, and challenging learning environment for all students. This includes children with special needs. This includes children from low-income households. This includes children who have been historically marginalized. We believe that all children can learn at high levels. We believe that all children are extraordinary. We believe that children can only be as great as the adults in front of them. We believe that excellent teaching requires planning, coaching, constructive feedback and reflection. We believe that teaching is one of the greatest and hardest responsibilities in the world. We treat each other with respect and value the talent each person adds to our organization no matter their position on our organizational chart.

Bloom Academy Director of Human Resources, Compliance, and Grants

Driven by our mission to ensure every child succeeds, The Director of Human Resources (HR), Compliance, and Grants is responsible for overseeing all HR, compliance, and grant functions at Bloom Academy, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, state and federal compliance, and grant management. This role ensures that the school attracts, retains, and supports a high-performing staff while fostering a positive and mission-aligned workplace culture.

The Director of HR, Compliance, and Grants will have the following key responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top educators and staff.
• Oversee the hiring process, including job postings, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion principles are embedded in hiring practices.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• In collaboration with the Superintendent, develop and progress monitor a strategy for maintaining a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Handle employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and grievance procedures.
• Design and implement performance evaluation systems to ensure staff accountability and development.
• Provide coaching and support to school leaders in managing personnel issues.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• In collaboration with the back office, oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with wage laws.
• Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Evaluate compensation structures to ensure competitiveness within the education sector.

Compliance & Legal Affairs

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, and EEOC regulations.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure compliance with confidentiality policies.
• Oversee background checks, credential verification, and certification renewals.

Professional Development & Retention

• Develop training programs and professional development initiatives for staff growth.
• Support leadership development and career advancement opportunities.
• Implement employee engagement strategies to improve retention and job satisfaction.

HR Systems & Policies

• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and procedures.
• Implement HR software and data tracking systems for efficiency.
• Analyze HR metrics to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations for charter schools.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations, employment laws, and governance policies.
• Manage legal matters, risk assessments, and contract negotiations.

Grant Research & Application

• Research federal, state, local, and private grant opportunities that align with the school’s strategic priorities.
• Write compelling grant proposals, applications, and letters of intent.
• Work with school leadership to develop funding strategies and prioritize grant applications.
• Maintain a database of grant opportunities, deadlines, and submission requirements.

Grant Management & Compliance

• Oversee all awarded grants to ensure funds are spent in compliance with grant guidelines.
• Work with the finance team to track grant expenditures and ensure accurate budget reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private grant requirements, including reporting deadlines and financial audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for grant agencies and funders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of K - 5 experience with a proven track record of results
• Deep alignment with our school’s mission and core values.
• A staunch belief that all students regardless of race or socio-economic status can achieve at high levels and be positive contributors to their communities.
• A successful background check in compliance with state law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with all school stakeholders.

• Relentless pursuit of demonstrating our staff norms: Be excellent. Be accountable. Be kind and spread love.
• Ability to evaluate situations and assess needs quickly; prior experience using your strategic abilities and leadership skills to drive others towards an ambitious mission.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple priorities at once.
• Ability to recognize when to move with urgency and when to slow down in order to bring in others and work forward more effectively.
• Ability to produce quality content in short timelines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• A growth mindset and high emotional intelligence.

Preferred Key Competencies, Mindsets and Abilities

• A social justice-oriented philosophy as it relates to the achievement gap and educational advancement of disenfranchised communities.
• Spanish proficiency is a bonus.
• HR, compliance, and/or grant management experience preferred.

Disclaimer: This job description provides the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals hired for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Bloom Academy Charter School reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on the school’s needs. If applicable, the incumbent will be notified of any changes before they take effect.

Bloom as you are.

Bloom Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all adults and children who enter our doors.