"Director of Human Resources"

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition and Retention:

The Director oversees recruitment initiatives by assisting hiring managers throughout the selection process, advertising job opportunities, coordinating interview schedules, and managing onboarding procedures to facilitate a seamless integration for new employees.

• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits. Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster a strong understanding of the Foundation’s benefits, policies, and team approach. Foster a sense of belonging and positive experiences for new staff. Identify staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management. Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the Foundation's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. Develop, update, and maintain job descriptions across the organization. Conduct Employee Engagement surveys and develop course of action based upon survey results.

Employee Relations and Performance Management:

The Director acts as an internal advisor to supervisors and staff on employee relations issues, offering guidance on improvement strategies and disciplinary procedures. Additionally, the Director oversees the performance evaluation process and coordinates initiatives related to employee engagement and recognition.

Compensation, Benefits and Leave Administration:

The Director is responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s compensation policies, coordinating open enrollment for employee benefits, and serving as the primary point of contact for the third-party leave administrator.

Compliance and Policy Oversight:

The Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws, including the ADA, FLSA, Title VII, and relevant regulations. This position involves monitoring regulatory updates, maintaining current personnel policies, and overseeing the accurate and confidential management of employee records.

Learning and Development:

In collaboration with the VP for People & Culture the Director of HR works with employees and people mangers to identify employees' professional development needs.

HR Operations and Systems Management:

The Director oversees the daily operations of the Human Resources department. This role includes oversight and maintenance of HR systems and technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field required and a minimum of five years as a human resource manager or an equivalent combination of related work experience, training and/or education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is required. SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment law compliance and HR best practices required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Broad generalist background including coaching and counseling, performance management, teambuilding, as well as compensation and benefits Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively. Demonstrated ability to work with extraordinary confidentiality, discretion, and flexibility. Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and influence others.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships. Demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to lead by example. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, including executive leadership and the Board of Directors. Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals across varying backgrounds and perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to research and deliver HR expertise including employment law and best practices in a clear and accessible manner to internal teams across a range of initiatives. In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, with practical experience applying and interpreting regulations. Working knowledge of HRIS platforms, with a preference for experience using BambooHR or Lattice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making abilities.
• Superior skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database software. Demonstrated creativity and alternative thinking to develop effective solutions to challenging situations. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent presentation and training skills. Proven ability to work independently as well cooperatively with a team. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding to navigate difficult HR scenarios. High initiative, focus on process improvement and problem-solving skills. Passion for the mission and goals of the Foundation.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift 10 lbs. or more, regularly Ability to sit for extended periods of time while completing desk work Regular use of computer, keyboard, and mouse for data entry and correspondence Some travel required

Company

The Kettering Foundation advances inclusive democracies by empowering people with the knowledge and tools to build and preserve resilient democratic systems. We do this through:

Research:We are committed to leading and supporting research initiatives that provide people with information grounded in truth and equip them to advance and defend democracy.

Narrative Making:We create and support narratives that inspire people to embrace their power and role in democracy and that disrupt false narratives that are designed to divide community and harm democracy.

Communication:We provide people with information about the opportunities in democracy and to help them stay ahead of what threatens it.

Innovation: We continually search for new, responsive, and impactful ways to advance and defend democracy.

Partnerships:We build and cultivate alliances to strengthen commitment to democracy worldwide.

The Charles F. Kettering Foundation’s new strategic plan centers around three major strategic directions: countering authoritarianism, fostering civic engagement, and promoting government accountability. The foundation advances our work across five targeted focus areas. Together, these focus areas position the foundation to promote democratic principles and values and counter attacks on democracy.

Company info

Website: http://www.kettering.org/