HR Director

JOB TITLE: HR Director

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: COO

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.
• 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.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment. Thorough understanding of EEO, ADA, and other related employment laws and guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to walk for extended periods.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the foregoing job description and understand the responsibilities of the job.  I agree that I am able to perform the essential duties of this position.

Employee Signature: _______________________________