Human Resources Director

Description

Job Title:         Director of Human Resources

Location:        East Side Neighborhood Services

Reports to:     President

Status:             Exempt, full-time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resource Director (HRD) reports directly to the president and will serve as a knowledgeable, and skilled professional overseeing the HR function for the organization. This person will act as a strategic partner with the President, Executive Team, and supervisors on all human resources matters. The HRD will also work with and supervise an HRG to ensure talent acquisition, employee development and retention, employment legal compliance, compensation/benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications, and employee support through effective personnel management. The HRD must exhibit mission-driven independent, strong, using critical thinking, and core competencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Organizational Development

• Provide operational and leadership in partnership with the executive team and board of directors to ensure organizational culture values and respect for everyone.
• Develop and implement annual and long-range strategic plans for Human Resources that support the organizations’ core priorities.
• Lead internal communications strategies to build on mission, vision, and values that positively impact organizational culture and ensure consistent messaging.

Recruitment

• Lead affirmative action activities; oversee the completion of related compliance reports.
• Stay current on all external rules, laws, licenses, and insurance coverage that govern programs and practices, ensuring organizational compliance.
• Act as back up for the HRG with managing the recruiting platform.  HRG is responsible for the daily core recruiting tasks and collaborates with the HR Director when needed.

Performance Evaluation and Compensation

• Direct the annual performance evaluation process in partnership with the executive team and board of directors.
• Lead analysis and benchmarking of all positions to ensure competitive pay practices and internal equity.
• Provide guidance to supervisors on implementing the employee performance process including written performance appraisals and salary recommendations.

Employee Wellness and Benefits

• Direct the administration of employee benefits programs, including--but not limited to, health and wellness, retirement, worker’s compensation, and leave programs.
• Spearhead initiatives to promote and maintain a positive, productive, and healthy employer-employee work environment.
• Negotiate with vendors and third-party benefit administrators to maximize health and wellness programs and minimize costs.

Employee Relations

• Advocate for staff and the organization at all levels, bridging relationships between management and staff.
• Manage timely and appropriate resolution of employee issues, including conducting and documenting investigations. Be actively involved in all termination decisions.
• Implement a range of human resources training activities to support the organization’s mission including DEI, non-harassment, supervisory skills, and others.

Administration

• Build racial equity and inclusion principles into policies, processes, and programs across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies with an eye on consistency and current best practices, and availability for all staff.
• Ensure organization is operating in compliance with all applicable employment laws.
• Manage and maintain current contracts and vendor relationships. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to champion culture change and engage employees.
• Attention to detail, diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks by performing tasks with care; is thorough; checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness; compares observations or finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, and rules and regulations related to public sector employment and labor laws (Pay Equity, Veterans Preference, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, Data Practices, etc.).
• Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks of situations.
• Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems, to accurately comprehend, interpret, analyze, and explain complex information.
• Interpersonal skills that allow for to interact, develop, and maintain positive and professional working relationships at all organizational levels, internally and externally.
• Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and respect, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, issues, and projects.
• Insight, knowledge and ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial, generational and ethnic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to access and navigate organization’s buildings and facilities.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field – preferred but not required
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of Human Resource Generalist experience – required
• Three (3) years of experience as a supervisor or team lead - required
• SHRM-CP or PHR credential – preferred but not required
• Nonprofit experience – strongly preferred
• Experience with payroll and benefit systems, Paycom preferred, but not required

Programs/ Software:

Microsoft 365 Suite, Outlook, Sharepoint, TEAMS, Paycom

(these are not required but nice to have/ be familiar with)

Pay: $75,000-$90,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance, Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (11)
• Retirement plan w/ employer match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

East Side Neighborhood Services is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

We believe BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities must be centered in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities, or who are members of other marginalized communities to apply.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000