Director of Human Resources

Position: Director of Human Resources

Location: Newtown, Ohio

Job Summary

The Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission. This position will be onsite at our corporate office located in Newtown, Ohio

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand and align the department with the organization’s goals and strategies.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support the organization’s compliance and strategic needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance across multiple states.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to management.
• Supports management by providing advice, counsel, and decisions.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• 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 organization’s HRIS/payroll system.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM SCP, SPHR or PHR required
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• Prior experience with multi-state organization with a 300 employee population.
  
  

If you have the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply! We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in many different forms; skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume, is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem solving and more creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.