Human Resources Director

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HR Director
The Director, Human Resources is responsible for providing vision, leadership, management, and expertise to the agency’s Human Resources function, including strategic planning, recruitment and employment, employee relations, training and employee development, compensation, performance management, benefits and compliance with applicable employment law.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Compensation:
$40-$45/hourly basis
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning
In conjunction with the President/CEO, defines the agency’s short- and long-term Human Resources goals and objectives.
Reviews and makes recommendations to the Executive Team to improve Client’s policies, procedures and practices regarding employment matters.
Collaborates with President/CEO in strategic and tactical management planning.
Streamlines business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the Human Resources function and throughout the agency.
Provides strategic support to Executive Team and Program Managers.
Provides leadership and consulting support to the Executive Team and Program Managers on matters of goal setting, policy development and strategic implementation to support achievement of agency objectives and business growth.
Recruitment and Employment
Designs and implements creative staffing strategies and programs to build internal resources, particularly for difficult to fill positions.
Creates and maintains standardized recruiting procedures, coaches Executive Team and Program Managers on interviewing and selection methods.
Coordinates all recruitment and employment related activities including writing and placing ads, reviewing resumes, conducting initial screening and interviewing, checking references and completing background checks.
Collaborates with President/CEO, Executive Team and Program Managers on employment issues requiring additional consultation and direction.
Employee Relations
Collaborates with Executive Team and Program Managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on employment matters.
Monitors and assesses employee climate, morale and effectiveness; creates programs that address the particular needs of employee group(s).
Coordinates annual Employee Opinion Survey and collaborates with President/CEO, Executive Team and Program Managers to identify agency strengths and areas of concern in regard to employee relations.
Serve as internal advisor to President/CEO, Executive Team, Program Managers and individual employees, providing counseling, guidance and conflict resolution.
Ensure that strategies, plans and practices relating to employees are fair, clearly communicated and consistent with Children’s Place goals and objectives.
Facilitates communication among and between employees, Program Managers and Executive Team; provides guidance to Executive Team and Program Managers on problem solving, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and litigation avoidance.
Training and Employee Development
Collaborates with the Executive Team and Program Managers to identify areas in which employees require training to complete their job duties, meet agency goals and/or support new agency initiatives; assists with implementing program-specific training as needed or requested.
Facilitates the New Employee Orientation program; monitors “on the job” training in each program, as well as agency wide training for all employee groups.
Facilitates quarterly All Staff Meetings, ensuring content encourages team building, professional development and learning for all employees.
Collaborates with Executive Team and Program Managers to ensure the professional development of employees with an emphasis on retention.
Compensation and Performance Management
Administers the agency’s compensation program and annual performance evaluation process; evaluates compensation data in the marketplace to ensure internal and external equity.
Oversees development of the agency’s job descriptions, ensuring consistency, accuracy of content and appropriate approvals.
Coaches Executive Team and Program Managers on providing candid feedback to their employees through scheduled individual supervision, group supervision and annual performance evaluations.
Coaches Executive Team and Program Managers regarding progressive disciplinary strategies and procedures.
Benefits
Manages the agency’s benefits programs and related communications for employees.
Legal Compliance
Maintains current knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure the agency’s compliance with applicable employment law.
Researches, writes policies, and oversees compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Advises management team on legal matters to ensure compliance and protect the agency from liability and litigation.
Other Duties
Oversees and participates in Children’s Place quality assurance initiatives as needed and appropriate to improve service quality and ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation and contractual standards.
Performs other duties as necessary to meet new funding requirements or as assigned by the President/CEO.
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES will supervise the HR Coordinator and has a dotted line to the payroll processor.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience required, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
Must have in-depth knowledge of Human Resources core competencies, including recruitment and employment, benefits administration, training and employee development, employee relations and legal compliance.
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Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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