Director of Human Resources

QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a Juris Doctor degree;
• At least 8 years of increasing responsibility in human resources and administrative areas, with preference for experience in a unionized and/or non-profit environment;
• Strong leadership and management skills, including good judgement, ability to effectively supervise team members and processes to maximize efficiency, and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a senior management team;
• Humanistic approach to management, including ability to work effectively with diverse employees of all positions and experience levels within the organization;
• Demonstrated tact and conflict management skills;
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local legal requirements, with ability to monitor for changes and ensure ongoing compliance;
• Experience working with HRIS software, preferably in an administrative role;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public speaking.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Direct the activities of the Human Resources department, including supervising the Human Resources Specialist and Personnel Coordinator.
• Cultivate a diverse, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive work environment for all employees in partnership with the Director of Racial Justice and Equity and leadership team.
• Oversee and coordinate staff recruiting and selection process, with special emphasis on expanding the recruiting network to attract a diverse pool of candidates of the highest caliber.
• Design and implement strategies and protocols to build the capacity of all departments to interview, hire and retain a broadly diverse work force.
• Monitor compensation and benefits to ensure equitable treatment and industry alignment; along with the CFO, recommend and obtain cost-effective employee benefits; monitor national benefits environment for options and cost savings.
• Work closely with legal and administrative leadership to provide effective staff orientation and on-boarding programs, benefit orientations, and appropriate coaching, counseling and training/professional development opportunities.
• Oversee a system of regular staff evaluation; provide guidance and training to supervisors to enhance effectiveness of evaluation process.
• Advise managers and supervisors on progressive discipline and performance improvement processes as appropriate.; conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth; keep senior leadership and executive team informed of significant issues that emerge and advise on addressing them.
• Lead LAFLA compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements (EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, OSHA, etc.).
• Ensure that the staff is trained on legally required issues, e.g. sexual harassment, drug-free workplace.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of company policies and procedures; organize and implement systems to ensure compliance with these policies and procedures, including performance evaluations, salary increases/administration, and other personnel functions.
• Ensure that leadership and employees are informed of HR policies and practices, LAFLA programs and policies, and proposed changes that will affect their employees and/or their operation’s effectiveness.
• Provide support and guidance to managers and administrators in the areas of compensation, HR compliance, record-keeping, and general HR related inquiries.
• Coordinate all resignations and terminations; ensure appropriate offboarding steps are taken; handle communication with relevant staff/departments; conduct exit interviews.
• Administer Foundation benefits including multiple health plans, disability, worker’s compensation, FMLA, COBRA, 403 (b) Tax Sheltered Annuity plan and 125 Tax Reimbursement Account; ensure compliance with current tax laws.
• Handle labor-management relations, including responses to Union requests, preparation for collective bargaining, compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement, and response to employee grievances.
• Complete other tasks as needed or assigned.