Human Resources Director

Position Title: Human Resources Director
Classification: HS 01-04 ($61117 - $64941 - $68754 - $72575 - $76394) | Hours: 40 per week
Supervisor: President
Positions Supervised: Human Resources Specialist

Mission Statement:
EightCAP, Inc. improves our community by collaborating with private, government, and community organizations to deliver programs that alleviate the causes of poverty and its effects, allowing individuals to become self-sufficient.

Role Overview:
The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership aligning HR functions with the agency’s mission to alleviate poverty and empower individuals and families. This role ensures compliance with complex federal and state regulations, oversees talent management, and fosters a workplace culture that prioritizes staff engagement, professional development, continuous improvement and high performance, and overall wellness. The HR Director serves as the agency’s Equal Opportunity Officer ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals, support staff well-being, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Talent Acquisition, Development, and Retention: Design and oversee proactive recruitment strategies to attract mission-driven and talented candidates. Lead onboarding, professional development, and training programs to promote long-term career satisfaction and reduce burnout. Implement succession planning and leadership development initiatives for key agency roles.
• Employee Relations, Engagement & Wellness: Cultivate a supportive, value-driven workplace. Advise leadership on employee relations, wellness, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions. Lead agency-wide recognition and engagement events.
• Compensation, Benefits & Workforce Well-Being: Oversee the administration of employee benefits, compensation structures, retirement plan, and wellness programs. Collaborate with leadership to implement workplace policies that support a sustainable and healthy workforce.
• 401(k) Plan and Audit Compliance: Oversee the administration of the agency’s 401(k) plan, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Manage the annual 401(k) audit process, coordinating with auditors, finance staff, Audit Committee, and external stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.
• Compliance and Reporting: Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, and FMLA. Oversee the development and implementation of the agency’s Affirmative Action Plan.
• Policy and Job Description Management: Develop, revise, and maintain job descriptions and HR policies to reflect current needs and best practices.
• HR Metrics and Reporting: Track and analyze HR metrics, preparing reports for the President and Governing Board to support data-driven decision-making.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain strict confidentiality in all HR matters, fostering trust and professionalism across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies
• Leadership and Strategy: Aligns HR initiatives with organizational goals and demonstrates leadership in managing complex HR challenges.
• Communication and Relationship Building: Builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization through clear, professional communication and collaborative engagement.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Proactively identifies HR challenges and develops innovative solutions to address them.
• Compliance Expertise: Ensures organizational compliance with employment laws and HR best practices.
• Employee Support and Collaboration: Encourages a workplace culture where all employees feel valued, supported, and are able to contribute effectively.

Our Core Values at Work
• Accountability: Ensures transparent and effective HR operations that align with organizational objectives and ensures compliance with HR policies and labor regulations.
• Communication: Models clear, respectful, and professional communication with staff, supervisors, and governing bodies.
• Compassion: Fosters a supportive workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being and development.
• Empowerment: Provides tools, resources, and training to enable staff to thrive in their roles.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education:
      o Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or a related field
• Experience:
      1. At least five years of progressive HR management experience, preferably in a nonprofit or social services setting.
      2. Familiarity with grant-funded organizations and related compliance requirements is a plus.
• Licenses/Certifications:
      o Valid Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
      o Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification preferred.
• Clearances:
      o Satisfactory review of Criminal History Check, Central Registry Clearance (DHHS), and FBI fingerprinting.

Salary : $61,117