Human Resources Manager

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary onsite HR leader for Teton Science Schools (TSS), providing comprehensive support across our Early Childhood–8 school, Professional Learning, field education programs, and wildlife expeditions in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The role is a trusted partner to employees and managers, offering hands‑on HR guidance while collaborating with Helpside PEO for advanced employment law, compliance, and benefits support.

The HR Manager ensures smooth and accurate payroll and benefits administration, oversees employee housing coordination, and serves as the internal resource for the TSS 403(b) retirement savings plan. The position brings a strong understanding of HR best practices in school and outdoor education settings, supporting safe, well‑staffed programs through thoughtful systems, training alignment, and documentation. The HR Manager also plays an important leadership role in strengthening organizational culture, fostering trust, connection, and alignment with the TSS mission of place‑based learning and outdoor education.

• Primary HR escalation point for Early Childhood–8 teachers and staff, Professional Learning Coaches, field education instructors and seasonal educators, and wildlife expedition guides and naturalists.
• Address staff–parent communication, student needs, safety concerns, team dynamics, and program execution.
• Coordinate HR support for staff working in varied environments, from classrooms to wilderness settings.
• Ensure child‑care staff meet requirements for certifications, training, background checks, and mandatory reporting.

• Align HR practices with safety expectations for youth education programs, early childhood environments, field education experiences, vehicle‑based wildlife expeditions, and backcountry or park‑based operations.
• Build HR systems that reduce risk exposures through staffing consistency, compliance tracking, and clear communication.

• Coordinate with Helpside for complex HR matters including compensation guidance, employment law interpretation, disciplinary actions, and compliance.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across all campuses and program environments.
• Manage escalated employee relations cases alongside Helpside and TSS leadership.

• Oversee payroll processes by partnering with Helpside and the Finance team.
• Provide hands‑on support for benefit inquiries, claims issues, life changes, and onboarding.
• Lead open enrollment support and ensure robust benefits education for staff.

• Oversee housing intake, assignments, scheduling, and transitions for teachers, ECD staff, field instructors, and expedition guides.
• Maintain a transparent, equitable housing framework aligned with TSS values and local mountain‑town realities.
• Track housing inventory, maintenance needs, and long‑range planning considerations.

• Serve as the internal SME for the TSS 403(b), providing enrollment guidance, education, and communication.
• Coordinate plan updates, audits, compliance, and reporting.

• Model and promote a culture of trust, consistency, transparency, and collaboration.
• Rebuild and strengthen cross‑campus communication and morale.
• Support onboarding and staff development grounded in the principles of place‑based education.
• Lead staff engagement programs, recognition, climate surveys, and feedback loops.

• Lead onboarding, offboarding, and seasonal workforce transitions across all program areas.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and compliance for Wyoming and Idaho.
• Support workers’ compensation casework and follow‑up.
• Manage HR policies, handbooks, and communication, ensuring alignment with Helpside recommendations and TSS operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Education Administration, Organizational…