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Job Title: Human Resource Director
Company: Junior Achievement
Location: Metro-Milwaukee (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary
A POWERFUL PURPOSE:
At Junior Achievement, we believe in the boundless possibility of young people. A community-connected education partner, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Junior Achievement reaches more than 100,000 Wisconsin students in K-12 and delivers relevant, hands-on learning experiences in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our vision is to ensure today’s students have greater economic opportunity and mobility.
Junior Achievement team members are known for their passion for the JA mission. Members of the team interact with business and education leaders, volunteers, and philanthropists who support JA with their time, talent, and treasure. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people in our community.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Human Resource Director to lead and manage all aspects of human resources in our mid-sized nonprofit organization, supporting more than 70 full-time and part-time employees. This role includes developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance, managing employee relations, and fostering a positive workplace culture. This position plays a critical part in workforce planning, recruitment, benefits administration, and performance management, and is a member of the Leadership Team.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
This position currently has a hybrid onsite and remote work model. Onsite work is required to be a minimum of 60%, i.e. 3 days per week. It is required to be onsite during our office collaboration days each Tuesday and Wednesday, and one additional day per week. Occasionally there are additional onsite requirements for meetings and events.
This is a critical component of the role, as it directly supports team collaboration and the delivery of internal customer service for our teammates and leaders. Onsite presence is necessary to ensure effective communication, access to physical resources, and to exhibit leadership presence. This requirement may also include working outside of normal business hours as required to support business needs.
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We Make it Easy
Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.
As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.
We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.
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Company: Junior Achievement
Location: Metro-Milwaukee (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary
A POWERFUL PURPOSE:
At Junior Achievement, we believe in the boundless possibility of young people. A community-connected education partner, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Junior Achievement reaches more than 100,000 Wisconsin students in K-12 and delivers relevant, hands-on learning experiences in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our vision is to ensure today’s students have greater economic opportunity and mobility.
Junior Achievement team members are known for their passion for the JA mission. Members of the team interact with business and education leaders, volunteers, and philanthropists who support JA with their time, talent, and treasure. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people in our community.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Human Resource Director to lead and manage all aspects of human resources in our mid-sized nonprofit organization, supporting more than 70 full-time and part-time employees. This role includes developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance, managing employee relations, and fostering a positive workplace culture. This position plays a critical part in workforce planning, recruitment, benefits administration, and performance management, and is a member of the Leadership Team.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
- Develop and oversee workforce planning and budgeting to align staffing needs with organizational needs and objectives
- Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for new employees
- Act as a trusted advisor for employees and management in resolving workplace conflicts and employee relations issues
- Promote a positive work culture by implementing initiatives to boost employee morale, engagement, retention, and growth
- Strengthen an environment of open and effective communication
- Create organization-wide initiatives to foster an engaged and inclusive workplace
- Maintain job descriptions, salary structures, and compensation programs to ensure equitable and competitive pay practices
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all HR-related legal matters, ensuring organizational compliance
- Manage injury, leave, and accommodation requests in compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other relevant laws
- Administer health insurance, retirement plan, and wellness initiatives managed by Junior Achievement USA, ensuring seamless implementation for Junior Achievement of Wisconsin employees. Manage all related administrative and educational activities to support employees and comply with organizational policies and procedures
- Provide guidance on compensation management, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness
- Oversee the performance management process, including expectation setting, evaluations, and performance improvement plans
- Provide coaching and guidance to leadership on HR best practices
- Research and implement leadership resources to support the growth and effectiveness of managers and supervisors
- Oversee the administration and maintenance of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), personnel files, and electronic employee records with national headquarters
- Ensure accurate and timely HR reporting, analytics, and data integrity
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience; nonprofit experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices
- Proven ability to develop and implement HR policies and initiatives
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred
This position currently has a hybrid onsite and remote work model. Onsite work is required to be a minimum of 60%, i.e. 3 days per week. It is required to be onsite during our office collaboration days each Tuesday and Wednesday, and one additional day per week. Occasionally there are additional onsite requirements for meetings and events.
This is a critical component of the role, as it directly supports team collaboration and the delivery of internal customer service for our teammates and leaders. Onsite presence is necessary to ensure effective communication, access to physical resources, and to exhibit leadership presence. This requirement may also include working outside of normal business hours as required to support business needs.
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We Make it Easy
Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.
As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.
We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.
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