About Sidwell Friends School
Sidwell Friends School is a dynamic pre-kindergarten through grade 12 educational community, on campuses in Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Sidwell is grounded in Quaker values of ethical leadership, global citizenship, environmental stewardship, and service. Through our curriculum and our approach to learning, we strive to help students discern deeper truths about themselves and our common humanity so that they may “let their lives speak.”
Sidwell Friends will open a new Upper School for grades 9-12 in September 2026. It will be the largest building on campus and will feature state-of-the-art facilities, welcoming common spaces, and natural light throughout. The current Lower School, in Bethesda, Maryland, has been separated from the rest of the Sidwell campus for more than 60 years.
Starting in the summer of 2026, Sidwell Friends will begin construction of a new Lower School that will incorporate parts of the existing Upper School, with significant additions and modifications to accommodate the needs of our youngest students. The new Lower School, along with the creation of a new central green space that will unite the campus, will open in the fall of 2028.
Position Overview
As our Human Resources Operations Manager, you’ll serve as the engine behind our payroll and HR operations ensuring every employee is supported with accuracy, care, and integrity throughout their journey with us.
You’ll lead payroll administration, oversee critical HR systems, and ensure compliance across a wide range of employee processes from background screening to training and regulatory requirements. At the same time, you’ll collaborate across departments and help shape workflows that are efficient, audit-ready, and aligned with our deeply held values.
This is a high-impact role where your work directly supports our people and strengthens the foundation of our School.
