Description

Reporting to the President/CEO, the Human Resources Business Partner leads all operational and strategic functions of Human Resources and Employee Relations for HAVEN including recruitment, performance management, talent development, compensation planning, benefits administration and workplace development. This position will serve as a confidential consultant to the President / CEO and other leadership team members. The HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing guidance to all employees on Human Resources matters. They will implement and monitor measures designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees, compliance with legal standards, and compliance with HAVEN’s mission, policies and practices. The HR Business Partner is expected to engage with the Human Resources Committee of the Board, leveraging committee members’ professional experience to optimize HAVEN’s HR policies, procedures and programs.

Essential Duties:

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day human resources and employee relations practices and processes.
• Maintain HR systems and processes, including oversight and use of the HRIS platform.
• Manage recruitment, selection, and employee retention processes.
• Partner with the Leadership Team to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that are aligned with the mission and overall business strategy of the agency.
• Nurture a positive working environment that promotes a culture of collaboration, accountability of self and others, and individual leadership.
• Assess staff and management training needs to apply and monitor training programs accordingly.
• Continually monitor and assess current employment practices, compensation, and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness or program design changes needed to manage risk.
• Oversee the operations of the volunteer and intern programs, owning ultimate accountability for and providing direct supervision and support to the Volunteer and Intern Program Coordinator.
• Ensure legal compliance with local, state and federal labor and employment laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or similar discipline preferred.
• Human Resources certification a plus.
• At least 10 years HR management experience required.
• 5 years HR process management or team leadership beneficial.
• Must be available to work a minimum of three (3) days a week onsite at the main office, with flexibility and a commitment to work onsite more frequently when business operations require.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must successfully complete and pre-employment background check requirements.

HAVEN’s Mission Statement:

Empower survivors to heal and engage all individuals and communities to address
and prevent sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

HAVEN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by state and/or federal law.

Requirements

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of HR and Employee Relations processes and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize in a fast-paced, client-centric work environment.
• Ability to handle data with discretion and complete confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, focused on action and results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated diplomacy and ability to collaborate productively and effectively in a team-based operating environment.
• Confidence to advise, influence and manage situations using sound judgment and a ‘win-win’ approach.
• Efficient and thorough record keeping and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability in use of MS Office; high proficiency in use of HR software and sourcing tools, including resume databases and online communities, required.
• Proficiency in use and operational oversight of an integrated HRIS platform (HCM, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, etc.) for full-time and part-time staff.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits administration and planning; prior experience managing third-party relationships a plus.
• Previous experience in a non-profit organization desirable.