Human Resource Director

Founded in 1903, Klingberg Family Centers is a private, nonprofit multi-service agency providing help to thousands of persons across Connecticut each year. Our goal is to extend hope and healing to children and families whose lives have been traumatized by abuse and/or neglect in its various forms, severe family problems and mental health issues.

We are currently seeking an experienced Human Resource Director to serve about 300 employees. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Human Resource Director will be responsible for the overall coordination of the human resource functions including recruiting and staffing, labor and employee relations, compensation, benefits and legal compliance within a nonprofit environment. This position is both a strategic and hands-on practitioner who thrives in a mission-driven, people-centered environment.

The qualified candidate will serve as counsel to the Management Team on all employee relations, policies and procedures, as well as advise on organizational, team, and individual performances.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all human resource related functions.
• Develop organization plans for policies and procedures including compensation, benefits, health, and safety of all employees.
• Oversees the administration of the group insurance programs, 401(k) Retirement Plan, and other Welfare Benefit Plans, as well as the administration of the workers’ compensation program.
• Prepares and/or ensures compliance with required annual state and Federal reports, benefits and 401K annual audit.
• Oversees and assures compliance of employee personnel records.
• Anticipate and resolve litigation risks.
• Represents agency in preparation and execution of unemployment and CHRO claims.
• Collaborate with management on hiring needs.
• Manages investigations, allegations, wrongdoing, terminations, accommodations, and gives appropriate guidance to managers.
• Assures Procedure Manual for respective area is maintained and up-to-date.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Monitors internal salary structures and analyzes external wage and salary data to determine competitive compensation plans.
• Conducts regular reviews of the employee handbook and makes recommendations for updates as needed.
• Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, strategic, conflict resolution, and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Superior analytical and organizational skills paired with high attention to detail.
• Conducts trainings with staff as it relates to human resources policies and procedures. These procedures must be updated on a regular basis and in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Oversees electronic human resource information system (HRIS). ADP Workforce Now experience a plus.
• Implements and reviews the agency affirmative action plan and recommends compliance strategies.
• Manages the other Human Resource employees.

Education/Experience requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred. 7+ years’ of progressive experience in Human Resources required, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Non profit and/or Social Service experience strongly preferred.

Klingberg Family Centers (and its Affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer. We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Klingberg to bring their authentic selves to work every day. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning or physical disability, past or present history of mental disorder, developmental disabilities, veteran status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.