Human Resources Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Responsible for the organizations human resource function by planning and implementing employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices in coordination with the Chief Human Resource Officer and Leadership Team. Responsible for the office administration; manages agency related correspondence. As an administrative support to the leadership team, the Human Resource Director will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives with an eye toward future needs and budget realities. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops and administers human resources plans and procedures for all personnel in consultation with Chief Executive Officer and Leadership Team
• Works to promote alignment with organizations mission, vision, and core values throughout the team
• Plans and promotes programs related to employee recognition and employee satisfaction
• Maintains employee records, department reports, organizational charts, and employee directory
• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and the Leadership Team
• Prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures in consultation with Chief Executive Officer and Leadership Team
• Reviews and updates the compensation program; updates job descriptions as necessary; monitors performance evaluation program and revises as necessary
• Conducts recruitment for all employees; writes and places advertisements; works with supervisors to screen and interview candidates; conducts reference checks; conducts employee orientations and exit interviews.
• Performs administrative duties for Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Team and Board of Directors as needed
• Compiles and distributes monthly Board Packet in consultation with Chief Executive Officer, Board Chair, and Committee Chairs
• Sends reminders of Board and Committee meetings, records minutes of Board and Committee meetings as requested, and maintains Board and organizational documents.
• Develops agenda for team meetings in consultation with Chief Executive Officer and Leadership Team, records minutes as needed and distributes to appropriate parties.
• Screens calls; sorts and manages correspondence and calendars; makes travel, meeting and event arrangements. 
• Works with Financial Manager and Development Director in managing financial contributions according to internal controls policy.

Competencies

• Business acumen
• Strong relationship building skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills; outstanding communications skills, written and oral
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment
• Leads by example
• Sensitivity to individual/family struggles with homelessness, poverty, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records
• Values diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Vigilant attention to details with multi-task ability
• Integrity and ethics beyond reproach
• Connection to Churches United for the Homeless mission and core values

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct reports

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, filing and the ability to lift 20 pounds is required. This requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience

• Four-year degree from a college or university with a major in human resources, business administration, or a directly related field; and two (2) years of experience in human resources or related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 

EEO Statement

Churches United for the Homeless provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Churches United for the Homeless complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Churches United for the Homeless expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Churches United for the Homeless employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Four-year degree from a college or university with a major in human resources, business administration, or a directly related field; and two (2) years of experience in human resources or related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.