Director, Human Resources

Company: Illinois Action for Children
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 14, 2024

Job Description:

The Director of Human Resources directs and coordinates all organizational human capital initiatives including employee relations, employee benefits, labor relations, legal compliance, and other HR related projects. Responsible for ensuring policies, procedures and programs are implemented consistently across all departments. All work to be done with minimum supervision and in accordance with Organization standards.This incumbent will be expected to promote and adhere to the workplace core capabilities of: accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement (CQI), communication, competent people and clear priorities. All work is to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with organizational standards.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The organization reserves the right to add to, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.

• Employee and Labor Relations: Provide guidance and direction to employees and managers who may have challenges or opportunities related to employment. Develop and administer employee programs and systems that support staff. Recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures and maintains employee handbook. Participate in negotiations and manages grievance settlement with the Collective Bargaining Unit. Works with IAFC attorneys on all legal correspondence. Oversee and manages the termination process including consulting with managers on the business and legal implications of involuntary terminations.
• Benefits: Manage the administration of all employee benefit programs including plan design and staff enrollment. Responsible for unemployment compensation and worker's compensation claims.
• Legal Compliance: Responsible for organizational compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws including FMLA, EEO, ADA, COBRA, and others. Partner with legal counsel when necessary to ensure full compliance. Ensure confidentiality of employee and Human Resources records.
• Administration: Maintain the HRIS and other employee records; provide quarterly HR Metrics and other data as needed. Prepare and manage the annual budgets for the employee benefits program and supplemental projects. Lead, develop, motivate, and monitor the performance of the Human Resources team.
• Partner with HR leadership to identify, plan, and execute all HR functions. Actively participate in the agency's senior management team in the creation and implementation of strategic initiatives. Collaborate with leadership in all departments to anticipate and respond to ongoing needs requiring HR support and guidance.
• Other Functions: The organization may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The organization reserves the right to add to, delete, change, or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.
  • Responsible for managing one department including planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating all work. Performs employee evaluations and makes pay and/or hiring decisions.
  • Directly supervises the following positions: Human Resource Manager, Benefit Administrator, HR Generalist, and HR Administrative Assistant.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field or 10+ years of broad HR experience including talent management and performance management.
    • Recent experience recruiting in multiple discipline areas and levels, including hiring for nonexempt, exempt and leadership positions.
    • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
    • Experience designing, developing, and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics and relationship management.
    • Previous experience in capturing metrics and producing various employment reports.
    • Experience in all sourcing areas such as the internet, social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, and open houses and virtual job fairs.
    • Experience in working with applicant tracking systems and affirmative action plan requirements.
    • Five to seven years supervisory and management experience with professional staff. Experience with budgeting and strategic planning.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills
      • Excellent organizational skills
      • Detail-oriented
      • Ability to use good judgment in handling difficult situations
      • High degree of initiative
      • Ability to work collaboratively within the organization and lead change
      • Ability to multi-taskBenefits of Working at IAFC:
        • Working with passionate team members that are driven by our Mission: Illinois Action for Children is a catalyst for organizing, developing, and supporting strong families and powerful communities where children matter most.
        • We strive to foster and implement a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization. We know it is not only critical to the success of diversity initiatives - but instrumental in creating an unbiased and inclusive workplace! It not only relates to the diverse clients we serve but also creates a positive employee experience.
        • We offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our benefits include:
        • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans with a company contribution of 95% for single coverage
        • 401k with company match
        • Generous PTO - first year-23 days, the second year-28 days, the third year and on - 35 days
        • 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
        • Tuition Reimbursement
        • Flexible Spending Account
        • STD & LTD insurance
        • Company-paid Life InsuranceSalary: $104,000 (annualized) based on background and experienceLocation: Chicago, ILIllinois Action for Children is EEO/M/F/V/D employerWhile we desire for this job posting to be comprehensive, all aspects of the position may be amended at any time at the discretion of IAFC including job duties, work location and/or work schedule.
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