Position Overview
The Director of HR is part of the Senior Management team and
reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer. In this role, the Director of HR is a leader
and an advisor to management and staff, providing guidance on best practices on
a wide variety of HR matters. Responsible for ensuring the seamless execution
of HR operations (including, but not limited to, onboarding, benefits, and
employee relations), the HR Manager plans, develops, proposes, and implements
productive approaches to align with our overall growth and strategies.
This role will also be helping with strengthening our company
culture as we build out more comprehensive HR processes and policies. The ideal
candidate is focused on solutions, driven to set the business up for success,
and is passionate about building an engaging workplace with a focus on
diversity, equity and inclusion. As we grow, the culture within our organization and
the need for someone that takes care of the overall staff happiness and
belonging becomes all the more relevant.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Job Purpose: Develop and implement a
mission-aligned HR strategy ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion
permeates all aspects of HR management and by applying a thorough knowledge of
human resource management principles and best practices.
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Collaborate with
senior leaders and managers on developing and implementing effective training
programs, including DEI initiatives.
● Responsible for staffing and retention
through hiring and recruiting, performance management, training and
development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits.
● Promote staff retention and enhance
employee engagement.
● Lead an effective performance management
process, paying particular care to ensure senior leaders and managers are
equipped to engage in ongoing constructive feedback and coaching.
● Collaborate
effectively with senior leaders and managers to encourage positive
employee relations, including providing safe
avenues for staff issues and concerns. Support staff and management in carrying
out a productive and safe grievance process.
● Ensure the organization is compliant with
current HR labor laws with respect to all HR functions. Provide guidance to
senior leaders and managers regarding legal issues. Ensure that employee files
and records are properly and securely maintained.
● Effectively and proactively communicate at
individual, team and organizational level with respect to HR changes that
affect staff.
● Oversee the talent management process.
Develop staffing strategies that help managers identify hiring needs,
recruitment, orientation, succession planning and exit interviews.
● Collaborate
with Accounting and external vendors on payroll and benefits administration.
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Recommend and manage HR metrics.
Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities
● Seven years of progressive human
resource experience is needed
● An HR-related degree or SHRM
certification is preferred
● Up-to-date on laws affecting HR matters
● Knowledge of personnel file management
● Knowledge of payroll and benefits
administration
● Comfortable working in office
and remotely, as well as working with in office and remote employees
● Ability to work effectively with people of diverse
backgrounds and exhibit a high degree of cultural competency
● Understanding of how to lead in a
collaborative and participatory environment
● Comfortable with change management
● Skilled at performance management and
conflict resolution
● Proficient with the Microsoft suite of
products and using online platforms and tools
● Must be bondable
Physical Requirements