Human Resources Director

Description:

DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Compensation and job classification plan
• Recruitment and employment program
• Employee benefit plans
• Employee training and development
• Employee relations, initiatives and activities
• Human Resource Information System and departmental files
• Assist and advise all departments in Human Resource matters
• Point person for legal contacts concerning employment related issues

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain Human Resource records.
• Recruit, screen and conduct reference checks of applicants for all positions within the organization.
• Maintain applicant tracking and hiring files.
• Maintain and provide current information on benefits such as Social Security, retirement and insurance.
• Establish, administer, explain and maintain the employee performance evaluation system.
• Assist Supervisors in counseling employees on any problem affecting their work.
• Interpret and explain Human Resource policies and procedures to department heads, employees and applicants.
• Orient new employees to include explanation of benefits and understanding of organizational policies.
• Conduct exit interviews with all employees at separation to deliver final check, benefit continuance, etc.
• Coordinate unemployment claims and hearings in order to represent the Mission’s best interests.
• Scrutinize payroll for compliance issues related to wage and hour.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• Complete and submit all necessary benefits forms for new employees to acquire coverage in accordance with policy.
• Ensure that monthly benefits forms are completed and payments for all benefits coverage are submitted in order to maintain current coverage.
• Ensure that updated vacation/sick times are accrued for each employee in order to maintain current records of these benefits.
• Coordinate employee deductions with payroll.
• Coordinate and update salary increases with payroll.
• Maintain salary range for each position within the organization and check that these ranges are followed to ensure that all wages are distributed in a fair and equitable manner.

INSURANCE/SAFETY/LOSS CONTROL

• Keep all organization policies updated and current to ensure continuous and adequate coverage.
• Maintain updated schedule of policies in force.
• Obtain MVR’s on all employees who drive organizational vehicles and keep an updated list of authorized drivers.
• Maintain an updated list of vehicles and drivers to distribute to insurance agent as required.
• Coordinate and approve the development of safety and training programs with the Safety Co-Chair in order to ensure a safe and effective working environment.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Identify training needs within the organization that would increase the effectiveness of our ministry.
• Obtain or plan and present training programs that will meet the needs of the organization.
• Maintain records of all staff training and development.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform related work and other duties when required and as assigned.
• Attend team meetings as requested.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of current laws, regulations, methods, and procedures in Human Resource management.
• Working knowledge of the guiding principles and philosophy of not-for-profit, faith-based organizations.
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and logical reports and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all organizational levels and particularly with the Mission Leadership Team.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional standing, reaching, bending, twisting and stooping.
• Frequent moving and walking.

SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
• Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and residents.
• Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors.
• Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors.
• Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission.
• Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19 7.
• Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values.
• Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings.
• Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism in Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ.
• Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Human Resources or Business Management with significant coursework in Human Resource Management.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Human Resource Management.
• Must be teachable and function as a team player.
• Must display respect, gentleness and accountability.
• Must exhibit exemplary character and integrity.
• Must engage in safe and healthy work practices, both on the premises and off-site facilities.
• Must take an active part ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all of our employees, volunteers and Mission guests.