In every job at Rod’s House, our mission and vision are embedded deeply into the responsibilities. A job at Rod’s House is about more than completing tasks; rather, it is about prioritizing building positive and lasting relationships with the young people who are victims of crime, other staff, volunteers, and our community. 

 Our Mission: Rod's House builds authentic connections with young people, encourages them in feeling respected and secure in who they are, empowers them to reach their full potential, and positively connects them to the community. 

 Our Vision: Rod's House envisions an END to youth homelessness in the Yakima Valley. To break the cycle of homelessness we engage volunteers, donors, and the community to ensure young people's basic human needs are met and that they have a safe, stable home; permanent, positive connections; meaningful education and employment opportunities; behavioral and physical health care; and supports that reinforce their individual abilities.

Position Information

Title: Human Resources Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Main Office (Yakima)

Reports to: Executive Director

Overview (what unique role does this position play within Rod’s House?)

The Human Resources Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. They will aid with and facilitate the human resource processes at all business locations. This role administers employee health and welfare plans and acts as liaison between employees and insurance providers. This position resolves benefits-related problems and ensures effective use of plans and positive employee relations. The role ensures certain plans are administered in accordance with federal and state regulations and that plan provisions are followed. This role provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning;
• 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, and terminations;
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles;
• Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings;
• Conducts audits of payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommends corrective action;
• Assists with the preparation of the performance review process;
• Develop and implement structure for recruitment and interview processes;
• Submits online investigation requests and assists with new-employee background checks;
• Completes onboarding and payroll paperwork with new employees;
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits;
• Researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent;
• Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations;
• Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions;
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees;
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations;
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance;
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law;
• Prepares and organizes all employee files;
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications;
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices;
• Reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance;
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Complete all duties as assigned and other duties as required.

Required or Preferred Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required);.
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience (required);.
• An understanding of evidence-based therapeutic modalities for youth and young adults (required);
• Experience and proven success in coaching and managing teams (required);
• An understanding of and adherence to a strengths-based philosophy with youth and young adults (required);
• Dedication to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace through competency in equity, race, social justice, differently-abled, and LGBTQIA2S identities (required);
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certified (strongly preferred):
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) (strongly preferred):
• Understanding of ADP Workforce Now (strongly preferred);
• Lived experience relevant to the population served (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Must be at least 18 years of age (required);
• Pass a Washington State criminal background check (required);
• Pass a Federal (FBI) criminal background check (required);
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance is (required);
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations (required);
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems (required);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills;
• 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;
• Can employ professionalism and patience in high stress environments;
• Understanding the importance of flexibility in a job;
• Proven ability to create a system or process when one does not exist;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships; 
• Willingness to learn and teach new things;
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; 
• Proficient in using technology, including Gmail, Microsoft Office Suite, and related software;
• Contributes to a positive organizational culture;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Demonstrate commitment to supporting equity and inclusion;
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the Rod’s House mission.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements 

Physical requirements for the position include frequent walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, climbing, repetitive motions, as well as prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This position could require exerting up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, pull, or move objects. 

Rod’s House will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Rod’s House.

Salary/Compensation and Benefits 

• Starting hourly wage of $28.84 - $33.65 per hour, depending on knowledge and experience;
• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday;
• Within 30 days, employer pays medical (90%), dental (90%), and vision (90%) insurance;
• Eligible to receive up to a yearly 5% raise based on annual performance review;
• 10 paid Washington state holidays;
• 15 days of paid time off granted immediately after 90 days, increasing by 5 days every 2 years;
• 2 hours of sick pay accrued every 40 hours worked;
• FREE CPR/First Aid Certification;
• FREE CPI (non-violent crisis intervention) Certification;
• FREE WA State Food Handler Permit;
• Ongoing program specific training and professional development training;
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development;
• Work/Life Balance: We are dedicated to being flexible for family and self-care.

Rod’s House is all about building authentic connections. We are committed to equity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people with lived experience of homelessness and those who identify as LGBTQIA2S and people of color to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, political ideology, or any other legally protected status.