Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The Director of Human Resources (DHR) serves as a thought-leader partnering with the CHRO to lead the HR team serving the organization. The DHR seeks feedback and collaborates with hiring managers improving recruitment and sourcing strategies. This role is responsible for solution-driven approaches driving implementation of effective programs for retention, promotion, and succession planning.
The DHR role supports HR operations, HR compliance, and all related organizational goals.
Collaboratively, the DHR serves in supporting payroll administration, benefits administration, compliance regulations, training and development, reporting, and vendor management.

This role serves as a trusted partner and works collaboratively in conducting internal investigations maintaining professionalism and the integrity of confidentiality. This Job Description focuses on main requirements as the Director of Human Resources. Expectations include other duties as assigned that may not be outlined but are relevant.

Strategic Leadership:

• Provide support in all HR-related functions while coaching and mentoring other leaders and colleagues.
• Provide ongoing leadership and direction to HR team to foster sound business practices and promote a culture of teamwork, innovation, and empowerment.
• Collaborate with ELT to ensure organizational collaboration, promote business goals and ensure alignment in organizational business practices
• Expectations in strategic leadership include other duties as assigned

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Work collaboratively with Compliance and Operations to conduct internal investigations with employees, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality, utilizing established protocol with the ability to pivot and implement updated guidelines appropriately
• Make recommendations for mitigating organizational risk to improve practices
• Seek mediation support when necessary
• Expectations in employee relations and investigations include other duties as assigned

Reporting Strategies:

• Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports HR-related for insight and analysis
• Responsible for EEO-1 Annual Reporting and data collection process
• Provide and improve reporting requirements related to HR requirements
• Expectations in reporting strategies include other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, in support Epworth’s diversity and inclusion values and strategies
• Serve as Consulted Business Partner with Epworth leaders and colleagues to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies, building a pipeline of qualified candidates
• Develop effective, impactful relationships within the organization and hiring community
• Collaborate with HR Business Partner to manage full recruitment life cycle (post, source, pre-screen, schedule, background, references, offer, onboarding, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with HR business partner to minimize overall time-to-start (realistically define start date for candidates and communicate w/hiring managers)
• Recruit full-time, part-time, temporary, contractual and intern personnel
• Collaborate with HR Business Partner to develop appropriate marketing strategies and service-level agreements ensuring cost-efficient recruitment strategies
• Work collaboratively to develop, initiate and maintain effective programs for workforce retention, promotion and succession planning
• Provide professional expertise, input, and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent management process to achieve agency goals and promote ongoing professional development
• Expectations in HR-related responsibilities include other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, I/O Psychology, or related field – (Master’s degree preferred)
• 10-15 years’ experience Human Resources with the ability to recruit in multiple disciplines – non-exempt, exempt, and various leadership positions
• Experience designing, developing and supporting organization-wide talent management programs (i.e., performance management strategies, talent acquisition selection, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics, and relationship management, etc.)
• Experience in all HR-related sourcing strategies, which include social media platforms
• Experience in working with applicant tracking systems and affirmative action plan requirements
• Preferred professional certification: (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/ PHR/SPHR/PRC, etc.)

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated, effective leadership, management, and communication skills
• High level of confidentiality, integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations – state and federal
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• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Walking various campuses, volunteering, and participating in organization events

Equal Employment Opportunity

Epworth is an EEO/AA employer. Consistent with this policy, Epworth embraces diversity and welcomes colleagues and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to empower every day and build a community that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our colleagues to exceed the expectations of our clients.

About Epworth

Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Thousands of youths and families turn to Epworth each year for a full range of services including: therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing; emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; life skills and vocational training; as well as crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri and has locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City.

Our Mission
Empowering youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.

Our Vision
A world in which every youth experiences life in all its fullness.

Our Values

Respect: We recognize the inherent worth and promote the well-being of every client and colleague.

Excellence : We offer evidence-based, high-quality programming and provide exceptional care and service.

Community: We cultivate a sense of belonging and solidarity among colleagues and advocate for racial equality and social justice throughout our communities.