DescriptionThe HR Director is responsible for the development and implementation of Human Resource systems, programs, policies and procedures in support of the company mission.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure company compliance with a broad array of state and federal laws governing employment, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, wage and hour laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, and civil rights laws.
- Assist supervisors to prepare evaluations, provide advice on performance coaching and disciplinary issues, conduct termination meetings, and assist supervisors in administering discipline. Work as a strategic partner with supervisors.
- Conduct employee relation activities, respond to employee complaints, mediate disputes between employees and supervisors, advise supervisors and employees on communications issues, interview employees to obtain feedback, conduct exit interviews.
- Direct the company's affirmative action/equal opportunity employment efforts: monitor recruitment efforts for compliance with plan and current laws, collect and process affirmative action data, prepare required reports, respond to complaints of harassment or unlawful discrimination.
- Participate in the planning and selection of certain employee training programs to meet program requirements and ensure proper support is available to clients.
- Conduct training on personnel issues, including interviewing, performance coaching and evaluations, discipline, and sexual harassment.
- Support benefits specialist and assist with benefits planning and administration.
- Support HR Generalists with job-related processes.
- Write job descriptions for new positions and revise existing job descriptions as needed.
- Write, interpret, and regulate company personnel policies. Prepare policy drafts for President's approval; communicate policy information to employees both verbally and in writing.
- Update and monitor employee handbook for accuracy and legal compliance as needed, keeping a client centered focus.
- Write and edit reports, letters, and other documents for President on employment-related issues.
- Review procedures related to personnel with the accounting and payroll department to ensure accurate human resource controls and to ensure client service needs are supported by these procedures.
- Initiate proposals for changes or additions to personnel system.
- Attend professional human resource meetings and remain abreast of personnel laws and regulations.
- Keep abreast of contemporary recruitment trends and practices.
Wage:
- $85,009.60 - $124,820.80 per year
- All wages depend on applicable experience, license, and education.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, full-time
- 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Requirements:
Educational Requirements, Certifications and/or licenses:• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Industrial Relations, Public Management, or other appropriate field required, with significant course work in human resource management required.
• Master's Degree and/or PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Ten years experience in human resource management required; supervisory or management experience preferred: experience in human services highly desirable
• DSHS background clearance required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Excellent communication (oral and written), listening, facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills required; strong leadership, teaching and organization skills essential; attention to detail, creativity, flexibility, dependability, professional appearance and demeanor; a positive attitude is essential.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to read and understand complicated documents discussing human resource management issues and complete government reports; ability to operate a personal computer (word processor, spreadsheet, and database software); ability to use a 10-key adding machine and perform simple math functions; ability to exercise sound judgment and remain calm in frequently stressful circumstances; ability to organize work and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.
• Displays positive communication skills when involved in problem solving or disputes with other individuals or in groups
• Adherence to professional and ethical standards of practice.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, & vision plans
- Paid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees)
- Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time)
- Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observed
- Paid 'Floating' Holiday to be used on a day of choice
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- WA Paid Family Medical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance
