Human Resources Manager

About the Organization

Since 1978, the Denise Louie Education Center has provided high-quality multicultural early learning and family support services to ensure that Seattle kids will be ready to succeed in school and life we believe that children from low-income families deserve to grow up in high-quality learning environments and we strive to close the 'opportunity gap' so that all children can enter kindergarten ready to be successful.

Our MISSION is to promote school and life readiness by providing multi-cultural early learning services to children and families, especially those who need our services the most. We will respect and preserve each child and family's individuality, cultural heritage, and home language. We will promote personal and social responsibility with integrity and love in an environment defined by social justice and peace.

Our VISION is to educate and empower children and families to reach their full potential so they can advocate for themselves, our community and the world.  

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager oversees all programs and projects which impact the employment experience at DLEC including operational processes within HR, benefit and compensation administration, employee relations, training, performance management, and safety and workers’ compensation analysis and reporting.

This will require working at various DLEC site locations, including Yesler Terrace Center, Beacon Hill Center, Sand Point Center, and the Early Head Start (EHS) & Administrative Office.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement HR-related policies, procedures, and programs in partnership with the Leadership Team. Recommend new approaches to affect continual improvements in service, efficient organizational structure, and to improve employee engagement.
• Counsel and advise employees on DLEC guidelines and programs. Ensure that employee issues are consistently managed based on DLEC policies, federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Oversee the employee training program, which may include needs assessments, creating staff training plans, developing a tracking system, assisting with the creation of training content, and researching internal and external staff training opportunities.
• Develop and update job descriptions, employee handbook, and other agency materials in coordination with the Leadership Team.
• Perform new employee orientation, onboarding, and exit interviews, identifying trends, and recommending proactive measures to support employee retention.
• Manage the benefits programs by administering enrollment, changes and terminations, COBRA, invoice reconciliation, and annual open enrollment process, ensuring HR database integrity.
• Work closely with the payroll department, especially in the area of new hire processing, benefits administration, and monthly payroll processing.
• Counsel supervisors on employee performance and disciplinary matters, ensuring adherence to program and state/ federal policies, procedures, and regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct research, gather and compile data, and complete various surveys and reports as required to ensure DLEC practices are competitive in the market.
• Maintain an accurate and organized filing and records systems, including up-to-date personnel and medical record files on current and former employees.
• Submit personnel and wage recommendations, as appropriate

Note: The job duties listed here are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties in order to meet the needs of DLEC.

Skills, Competencies and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years of experience required. PHR certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience required, preferably within a service-focused organization.
• Experience with project and program management required.
• Highly developed cultural competency and awareness; able to practice appropriate, relevant and sensitive strategies for working with a culturally diverse population.
• General knowledge of employment law and best practices within benefits administration, training and development, and employee relations required.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail; ability to multitask.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Excellent strategic thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exert influence and gain consensus.
• Ability and flexibility to be effective in a relatively unstructured working environment.
• Must be committed to the DLEC mission statement, the involvement of families in the delivery of services, and program service delivery goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and HRIS require
• Able to travel between DLEC locations in North and South King County.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and daily access to a personal, legally licensed vehicle with proof of current automobile insurance or access to reliable source of transportation.

Pay Range

The starting salary range for this position is $90,168 - $100,000 annually, depending on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $90,168 - $109,914 annually.

Benefits

As a Denise Louie Education Center team member, you may receive some or all of the following employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and options for supplemental Insurance coverage. Team members are eligible to participate in the company 401(k) plan, which offers a non-elective employer contribution after an introductory period. In addition, eligible full-time and part-time employees will accrue up to 18 days of PTO, eleven paid holidays, and one personal holiday annually.

Additional compensation may come in the form of tuition reimbursement, hiring, retention, longevity, referral, or special assignment bonuses, subject to budgetary limitations. Please visit our career page for more information on our current benefit offerings.

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