Position Type :
Human Resources / Director of Human Resources
Date Posted : 9 / 27 / 2024
Location : Uptown Campus
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date :
Until filled Director of Human Resources
Christopher House (CH) is searching for a Director of Human Resources. An equity-minded leader prepared to leverage the strengths and talents of their team to deliver on behalf of Christopher House's most value asset - our people. Seeking a systems-oriented leader to support building efficiencies and scalability of people focused initiatives organization-wide and beyond.
Christopher House's current strategic plan sets the vision for Christopher House to be the best place to work. Join us in our mission to build a culture where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success. Director of Human Resources will work in collaboration with HR team, senior leadership and management team offering strategic guidance, enhancing systems development and implementation, that shape and nurture an organizational culture of learning, growth, and belonging - in alignment with Christopher House's core values.
With a mission to develop independent, creative, lifelong learners, our family of schools builds a community of staff, scholars, and parents committed to our core values : excellence, achievement and perseverance, respect and compassion, and equity.
Christopher House partners with parents to provide a continuum of education for students from birth through high school, as well as immersive family supports that help parents create stable, self-sufficient families. We operate accredited early learning, elementary, and out of school time programs grounded in research-based curricula and high-quality instruction.
OUR VALUES
Commitment to Excellence
Achievement & Perseverance
Respect & Compassion
Equity
OUR BELIEFS
Children and Families thrive when :
- Education begins at birth and continues throughout life, with parents as their children's first teacher;
- Home environments nurture literacy, achievement, and children's success;
- Parents have high standards and set high expectations for themselves, their children, and children's schools;
- Professionally trained teachers know their students as individuals;
- Evaluations and program improvements are data driven;
- Parents and staff work together to continuously evaluate and improve programming;
- Education includes the development of creativity and perseverance and is multi-disciplinary in order to foster each child's unique strengths and interests;
- Developing independent, creative, life-long researchers, education includes curriculum designed to help scholars develop socially and emotionally as well as cognitively;
- Diversity is celebrated and explored so that learners develop broad perspectives on life and learning;
- Parents and caregivers support their children financially and emotionally.
Position Description : Director of HR
Reports to : CEO
Status : Non-Exempt
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Director of Human Resources is a key member of the Leadership Team (LT). The position is responsible for leading high-impact, people-focused strategic initiatives that drive alignment with the organization's values and vision, including a commitment to social justice, and diversity, equity and inclusion.The Director of Human Resources will lead the human resource team and coordinate with LT in all aspects of human capital and recruiting functions, including on-boarding and off-boarding talent, training and development, leadership and succession planning, performance management, employee compensation, benefits, employment law, compliance, employee relations and culture.RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and support Human Resources Team / Associate Director(s) responsible for recruitment, retention, talent management, career latticing strategies, people operations and benefits administration to meet annual performance goals and budget objectives. Work with team to implement programs to support employee well-being, including mental health initiatives and wellness programs.Maximize usage of HRIS platforms, to support efficiency, data management, and compliance reportingLead strategy and compliance efforts around contracts with government funders, labor relations, and legislation.Ensure HR policies, practices and procedures are first-rate, create a collaborative and affirming culture, align with current labor laws, contractual requirements, and collective bargaining agreement. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices, recommending adjustments to policies and practices as needed.Work in collaboration with Senior Leadership team to create a strong culture of learning, growth and belonging throughout Christopher House.Lead and model employee relations and conflict resolution in alignment with Christopher House's core values and beliefs. Serve as a trusted advisor to HR team, employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Handle employee relations matters effectively and confidentially, fostering a culture of trust and respect.Administer competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs. Negotiate benefits contracts, oversee 403b administration with third party administrators, and serve as pension officer.Develop and administer competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs. Ensure alignment between performance, recognition, and rewards to motivate and retain top talent.Lead data-informed efforts to ensure CH is a leader in talent acquisition, including hiring, retaining, and promoting diverse candidates and leaders. Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.Proactively develop employee communications, to support employee success, education, and drive strategic prioritiesWork with HR, leadership, and management teams to define employee development needs systematic talent and development plans that support programs to meet the organization's strategic goals and objectives. Lead professional development initiative to assess and develop critical talent in alignment with employee development needs, career development and organizational succession planning.QUALIFICATIONS :
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to CH's mission and values; a proactive, hands-on, strategic thinker.Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, with the ability to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into HR initiatives and deliver results.Passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.Proven track record of developing and implementing successful HR programs and initiatives that drive organizational culture and employee engagement.At least 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, engaging peers and managing team members to deliver on strategic and performance outcomes. 1-3 years of leadership experienceExperience with collective bargaining preferred.EDUCATION :
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.SHRM Certification a plus.Christopher House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.
