Hey, I’m Josie.
I partner with independent schools and nonprofits to strengthen their people operations - from compliance and compensation to culture and day-to-day HR support.
Compensation + Benefits Administration
Recruitment and Retention / Talent Acquisition
Policy Development
Employee Relations & Culture
Payroll + Finance
Compliance and Risk Management
Organizational Development
My Approach
Collaborative
I believe in the power of partnership to strengthen HR and people operations. As an extension of your team, I immerse myself in your organization's culture and goals - working closely with leadership to implement practical solutions that support strong teams, effective systems, and a workplace environment where people can do their best work.
Tailored
Every school and nonprofit I work with is at a different stage - some are building HR infrastructure for the first time, others have systems in place but need a steadier hand. I take a tailored approach to make sure every solution fits your culture and goals, refining policies, procedures, and systems so that your HR operations align with your mission and support long-term success.
Experienced
I hold a SHRM-CP certification and a HR Management Certificate from the University of Washington - and beyond credentials, I bring hands-on experience across the full HR function. Compensation analysis, employee relations, leave administration, compliance, and building people systems from scratch - I've done the work at both the organizational and the individual level, in nonprofits and independent schools, and I bring that depth into every engagement.
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Trusted School Partner
for HR strategy, compliance, and culture
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SHRM-CP Certified
Instilled current best practices
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School Systems Strategist
Operational excellence & process alignment
What Leaders are Saying
"Josie has made an enormous positive difference in both our staff culture and with our HR systems. She is an outstanding HR professional, and a gifted and joyous colleague.”
Steve de Beer, Head of School
Westside School
"Josie is a rare HR administrator who understands leadership at all levels. She is an equity-based leader who makes it a priority to know, learn and understand how to support a school.”
Shaunice Silas, Executive Director of HR Reynold’s School District
Get in Touch!
Schedule a 1:1 session to discuss tailored HR solutions for your school, from building strong teams and effective systems to fostering a supportive workplace culture.
FAQ
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We’ll start with a free consultation to understand your school’s HR needs and see how we can best collaborate to strengthen your teams, systems, and workplace culture.
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Pricing depends on the scope of your HR project and your school’s priorities. I promise fair, transparent rates and will always get your approval before we begin any work.
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Timelines vary depending on the project. Typically, I dedicate several weeks to each engagement, with the flexibility to extend support based on your school’s needs and my availability.
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That's often where I do my best work. I can come in and build from the ground up - policies, handbooks, job structures, onboarding processes - so your school has a foundation that actually holds as you grow.
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It depends on what you need, but typically I'm embedded enough to be a real resource - attending relevant meetings, responding to leadership questions, producing documents and communications, and keeping things moving.
Other questions?
info@scholarlyhr.com
Seattle, WA