Lawyers Fighting for Health Care Justice
Job Description
Health Law Advocates is creating a new position to support our staff of 40. The Head of HR will develop and implement human resource strategies, policies, and procedures that reflect HLA's mission, goals, workplace culture, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Duties and Responsibilities
HR Strategies :
- Design and implement an effective, comprehensive, and values-driven approach to human resources that reflects HLA's nonprofit status and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
- Provide thought partnership with the Senior Management Team (SMT) to implement organizational change initiatives, playing a leading role in crafting employee communications.
Staff Relations :
Promote a positive work environment emphasizing frequent staff-wide information-sharing and opportunities for cross-departmental interaction.Serve as staff's point of contact for internal issues, interpreting HLA's personnel policies, and coaching staff on addressing concerns with their supervisors.Provide guidance and support to supervisors, helping them address and resolve employee relations issues.Manage the staff evaluation process, ensuring timely completion and providing individual guidance as necessary.Oversee the corrective action process, ensuring consistency and compliance across departments.Process all staff terminations and conduct exit interviews.Recruitment :
Oversee the recruitment function for staff and interns.Collaborate with hiring managers to develop targeted recruitment strategies.Prepare compelling job postings for online recruitment sites.Acknowledge receipt of all resumes and serve as primary liaison to job applicants.Work with hiring managers to screen applicants and schedule interviews.Collaborate with SMT on setting starting salaries and ensuring internal equity.Make formal job offers and draft job offer letters.Develop and update a comprehensive onboarding process.Professional Development :
Maintain a database of professional development opportunities for staff.Track staff participation in professional development opportunities.Work with managers to follow up on professional development actions identified in performance evaluations.Benefits Administration :
Manage the open enrollment process for health insurance renewal.Handle workers' compensation and unemployment claims.Research new benefit options as appropriate.Track paid-time-off (PTO) for all staff.Salary Administration :
Ensure salaries for new hires and current staff reflect HLA's salary administration policies.Conduct salary surveys to ensure up-to-date information about salaries.Document all salary changes and process biweekly payroll.Compliance & HR Information Systems :
Ensure compliance with employment laws and keep abreast of trends in human resources functions.Monitor changes in labor laws and update personnel policies accordingly.Draft revisions of personnel policies for SMT and Board review.Ensure the collection of staff and recruitment information for reporting purposes.Respond to all employment verification inquiries.Qualifications
All HLA employees are expected to have the skills to :
Work independently and as an effective team member.Collaborate with and support staff at all levels.Communicate clearly and professionally.Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional responsibility requirements.Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and openness.Understand and believe in the mission of the organization.Embody the values of the organization, including a commitment to decreasing inequity in health care.Requirements specific to this position include :
Minimum 5-8 years' experience as a human resources manager, preferably in a legal aid or nonprofit organization.Experience working with members of the legal community helpful.Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse staff.Strong written communication skills for crafting clear and error-free documents.Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Familiarity with HRIS systems preferred.Relevant bachelor's or master's degree strongly preferred.SHRM Certified Professional or Senior Certified Professional certification strongly preferred.J-18808-Ljbffr
