Part-Time Human Resources Manager

Merion Mercy Academy, an independent Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades 9-12 outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seeks a Part-Time Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational HR support in alignment with the school’s mission and values. This on-site position, reporting to the Merion Mercy Academy President, plays a key role in ensuring compliant, consistent, and mission-centered human resource practices while serving as a trusted partner to school leadership and faculty and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with school leadership to support strategic workforce planning and staffing needs
• Provide guidance on HR best practices and personnel matters within a Catholic educational setting
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal, Pennsylvania, and local employment laws
• Support HR audits, accreditation reviews, and compliance reporting
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes
• Support performance management processes, including evaluations and documentation
• Serve as a resource for employee relations by assisting administrators with workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and corrective action documentation
• Help ensure consistent application of policies and fair employment practices
• Promote a respectful, professional, and mission-aligned workplace culture
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records

Work Schedule & Classification

This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position averaging 15 hours per week. The schedule may vary during peak periods such as hiring cycles and the start of the academic year.

Founded in 1884 by the Sisters of Mercy and located on a beautiful 12-acre campus on Philadelphia’s Main Line, Merion Mercy currently enrolls over 400 students.

• Experience in human resources management, preferably in a Catholic educational setting
• Strong knowledge of federal, Pennsylvania, and local employment laws
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel matters
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field