Human Resources Manager
Please download the opportunity statement, which contains information about Mirman School and the position, as well as required application materials to prepare in advance. All applications must be submitted online. Please review the How to Apply section below for further application instructions.
SUMMARY
Located 20 miles north of LAX in the Santa Monica Mountains, Mirman School is a K-8 independent school dedicated to serving highly gifted children in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. The school nurtures the unique needs of gifted learners through a comprehensive education that integrates academic, kinesthetic, and artistic development, while fostering a strong commitment to social-emotional learning and inclusivity. Students are encouraged to fully explore their talents and are empowered to become innovative problem-solvers and compassionate, thoughtful citizens in an ever-evolving world.
Mirman School is seeking a human resources manager who is inspired by the school’s mission and core values of Responsibility, Integrity, Discovery, Empathy, and Resilience. As a key member of the business office team and reporting directly to the CFO, the HR manager oversees all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and workplace culture initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align organizational objectives with employee needs, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.
The ideal HR manager will bring a strategic mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive and positive work environment. Key responsibilities of this role will include providing timely, thoughtful support to employees, streamlining and enhancing HR processes and structures such as hiring, onboarding, and records management, and overseeing compassionate, steady support of employee performance management and accountability. Collaboration with school leadership and other departments will be critical to ensuring that HR practices are consistent, effective, and aligned with the school’s mission and professional culture. The HR manager should also be dedicated to advancing the sense of belonging and inclusion across the school’s hiring efforts and broader HR initiatives. With the ability to balance administrative duties with a hands-on, approachable style, the HR manager will be an integral part of Mirman’s vibrant community. The selected candidate will join Mirman’s community this spring or early summer, helping to shape and deliver exceptional HR services while supporting Mirman’s mission of nurturing the growth and development of gifted learners.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Priority Deadline: April 13, 2025
Remote Semifinal Round: Late April / Early May
On-site Final Round: Early-to-mid May
Decision Announced: May 19, 2025
Start Date: Late Spring / Early Summer
Salary Range: $115,000–$130,000
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
We invite you to watch our interview with Rick Benfield, CFO at Mirman, who walks about the unique and dynamic mission and culture of a school that serves gifted students, the warm and innovative culture, and the importance of the HR Manager position at the school.
We invite you to watch our interview with Rick Benfield, CFO at Mirman, who walks about the unique and dynamic mission and culture of a school that serves gifted students, the warm and innovative culture, and the importance of the HR Manager position at the school.
How to Apply
- If you have not done so already, download the opportunity statement.
- Prepare your application materials, which are described on the last page of the opportunity statement.
- Click on Apply Now, which will take you to our application portal, where all applications will be processed.
- Follow the instructions on that application portal to upload your documents.
- Applications received on or before April 13 will receive priority review.