Description

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Manager leads and directs human resources functions, including recruiting, hiring and interviewing staff, enforcing agency policies and practices, investigating concerns, and overseeing disciplinary actions. The Human Resources Manager works closely with the Deputy Executive Director of Administration to ensure and strengthen the overall health of the organization through training, development, and other staff focused initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Partners with the Deputy Executive Director of Administration to execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Hires, trains, and conducts performance appraisals of staff under direct supervision according to agency guidelines and established personnel policies.
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the activities of staff under direct supervision, ensuring that department requirements are met in accordance with appropriate program guidelines, agency policies, and procedures.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, classification and compensation, interviewing, hiring of qualified job applicants, onboarding; collaborates with program managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive employee orientation.
• Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, disciplinary meetings, and terminations.
• Works with individual employees on benefits and employment questions and resolves any issues.
• Ensures accurate payroll and benefits/insurance records, reports, and documentation are maintained, and that associated deadlines are met, working closely with Financial Services.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Oversees and guides supervisors with the organizations performance appraisal process.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance, with particular attention to funders’ requirements, to ensure adherence to overall agency payroll budget.
• Collaborates with the Diocese of Nashville senior human resources officials, as it relates to benefits, policies, and best practices, including Safe Environment training and compliance.
• May serve as agency representative for the Diocesan Employee Benefits, Lay Retirement, and Mission Integration committees and related Diocesan-wide personnel activities.
• Completes any required reports as prescribed by funders, partners, or agency leadership in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Represents the agency at volunteer fairs, events, and other community outreach activities.
• Maintains accurate program records according to Agency guidelines, using the database(s) provided by the agency and within Agency time frame.
• Actively participates in supervision sessions, periodic team meetings, and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related.
• At least two years of professional experience in human resources administration.
• Professional certification of PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Experience with government contract reporting and compliance.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

OTHER SKILLS

• Ability to facilitate intercultural communication and to create an inclusive environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with the public and staff.
• Ability to handle confidential information with extreme professionalism.
• Ability to plan and organize work, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well as a team and independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should send a resume and a cover letter detailing interest, desired salary, and available start date.

Catholic Charities of Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer. Catholic Charities does not discriminate in regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Satisfactory completion of a background and reference check is required.

BENEFITS

• Ten (10) vacation days.
• Twelve (12) personal days.
• Eighteen (18) paid holidays.
• 403B plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Health insurance, vision, and dental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits.