Independent School for Gifted Learners Welcomes New Human Resources Manager

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 sought 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 required a strategic thinker who can align organizational objectives with employee needs, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

The ideal HR manager brought a strategic mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive and positive work environment. Key responsibilities of this role 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 is critical to ensuring that HR practices are consistent, effective, and aligned with the school’s mission and professional culture. The HR manager is 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 is an integral part of Mirman’s vibrant community. The selected candidate joined 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.

Mirman School was thrilled to welcome William Rivera to the position.