About Our Organization:

Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs and capacity-building initiatives for youth. In 2001, the Becoming a Man (BAM) program was launched at Youth Guidance to help young men navigate difficult circumstances that threaten their future. In 2011, the Working on Womanhood (WOW) program was launched at Youth Guidance as a response to the urgent need of young women of color who have been exposed to traumatic stressors and face social, behavioral, cognitive, or emotional challenges.

Both programs are school-based counseling and mentoring programs that guide young men and women in 7th-12th grades to learn, internalize and practice social cognitive skills, make responsible decisions for their future, and become positive members of their school and community. Both programs integrate clinical theory and practice, rites of passage work, and a dynamic approach to youth engagement. Each session is built around a lesson plan designed to develop a specific skill through stories, role-playing and group exercises. Students learn and practice impulse control, emotional self-regulation, recognition of social cues and interpreting intentions of others, raising aspirations for the future and developing a sense of personal responsibility and integrity.

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting the strategic and operational HR needs of designated departments/programs including talent acquisition , performance management, employee relations/engagement, employee training, and HR technology.

When you join our team, you will:

• Assist in the delivery of all HR initiatives including, retention, recognition, onboarding and off boarding
• Interact with employees to respond to questions/concerns regarding HR policies and programs
• Support/coach managers in effectively managing employee performance
• Direct recruitment efforts for approved vacancies
• Conduct applicant screening, interview and referrals for approved vacancies
• Ensure compliance with on-boarding processes
• Assist in the development and implementation of performance management initiatives
• Identify and align competencies with HR processes
• Assist in the delivery of staff development
• Track employee professional development
• Assist HR Director in ensuring HR compliance with Federal, State, local regulatory agencies and Funder requirements; conduct internal audits and support preparation for external audits as required
• Ensure electronic and manual personnel files and related documents are properly maintained

Our Human Resources Business Partner has been equipped for this impactful work with at least:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in the delivery of HR programs
• Experience in the use of HRIS for effective HR processes
• Experience working in nonprofit sector preferred
• SHRM/HRCI certification preferred

 Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated analytical ability and ability to look broadly at business practices to identify critical HR/talent implications
• Knowledge of competency based HR processes
• Knowledge of employment law
• Knowledge of total rewards programs
• Strong commitment to excellence and client service orientation
• Ability to work effectively alone as well as with a team
• Outstanding interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (outlook, word, excel, power point)
• Ability to work in Sharepoint and Visio

Our Human Resources Business Partner exemplifies:

• Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening
• Client orientation: Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize impact
• Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace
• Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work ensuring delivery of high-quality work
• Mission driven: Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as a whole and alignment with organizational values

What you will love about us:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of the youth we serve
• On-going professional development and access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health and wellness programs including an Employee Assistance Program
• Medical expense reimbursement programs

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to spend extended time on a computer in a workstation. 

*The duties performed are primarily in an office setting, vaccination is required. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Youth Guidance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity along all of these lines. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO