Human Resources Director

Field- Non-Profit Sector

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

About the Position

The HR Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the HR department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy. The HR Director performs duties at the professional level in all of the following functional areas: employee relations, recruitment, retention, onboarding, training, affirmative action, benefits management, performance management, policy development and implementation, employment law, relations, and payroll functions. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead all efforts related to recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining staff.

• Collaborate with hiring managers on job descriptions and conduct initial screenings.

• Maintain job descriptions, titles, pay rates, and salaries for all exempt and non-exempt positions.

• Assist in the development of dynamic materials for recruiting events like job fairs and open houses.

• Conduct background and reference checks, manage I-9 and E-Verify processes.

• Ensure all employment legal compliance and maintain an efficient record-keeping system.

• Implement and foster consistent staff training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Administer HRIS and personnel databases.

• Manage employee orientation and training logistics.

• Track workforce data for strategic goals.

• Address employee HR queries (e.g., benefit-related questions, resetting passwords, etc.).

• Increase working knowledge of HRIS, incorporating various tools for employee communication.

• Collaborate with management on claims or allegations of harassment, discrimination, and other workplace misconduct; assist in providing analyses of each case and recommendations for any necessary follow-up actions.

• Assist with any employee relation issues.

• Compile reporting and notifications.

• Support in maintaining compliance with collective bargaining agreement stipulations, which encompasses addressing grievances, overseeing performance management, and managing confidential personnel-related data.

• Be a resource for employees seeking advice and counsel on work-related situations.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.

• Assist employees with benefits-related questions and issues.

• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations and policies.

• Coordinate annual open enrollment and other benefits-related events.

• Provide administrative support across the organization (i.e., employee verifications, internal employee engagement events, general requests for information, etc.).

• Provide cross-functional support to leadership as needed.

• Collaborate with team members, pitch in and help out when needed, in the spirit of the organization.

Other Duties: In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all employees are responsible for contributing to the overall success of the organization through:

• Participation in company-wide meetings and seminars.

• Contribution to program and protocol development.

• Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience required, with at least 3 years in a HR Director role.

• Non-Profit experience required.

• Working knowledge of HRIS (e.g., Paylocity, ADP, etc.).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the HRIS and talent management systems.

• Uphold integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Compensation and Benefits Package Includes:

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Direct deposit payroll

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance