HR Director

Brief Description

The Human Resources Director will lead and direct all facets of the Kidwell Human Resources (HR) Department. This individual must exhibit and personify the Kidwell Core Values of: Passion in Everything We Do, Effective Creativity, Act like Owners, and Relentless. As Kidwell continues to grow, it is vital for this individual to be able to function in a team environment and work with/relate to all levels of management and staff in all areas of the company.

Essential Duties

• Provides leadership, management, and accountability (LMA) to the entire Human Resources team, including generalists, recruiting staff, interns, and others.
• Understand and execute Kidwell’s company vision, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, and employee retention.
• Evaluate and structure the HR team to meet the current demands of employee growth while utilizing the talents of HR team members in the most beneficial manner possible.
• Collaborate with departmental hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required to fill current and future openings and promote ongoing development of staff.
• Facilitates leadership and development programs/initiatives that provide growth opportunities for employees, and responsible for the coordination of employee performance management
  
  

Other Key Duties

• Oversee employee disciplinary process, including verbal and written warnings, and terminations. May be required to administer and execute tasks in delicate circumstances, such as investigating occurrences of impropriety.
• Experience with management of Worker’s Compensation cases, and work with Kidwell Safety Director to coordinate periodic trainings and safety meetings.
• 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 changes in employment law.
• Assists with the coordination of Employee Engagement Initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Admin., or related field is preferred.
• Four to seven years of experience in Human Resource operations, recruiting, talent management, or a combination thereof.
• Possesses working knowledge and experience in using recruiting and HRIS softwares.
• Strong competency in verbal communication, written communication, building interpersonal relationships, and analytical skills.
• SHRM CP or PHR certifications preferred but not required.
  
  

Benefits

Kidwell offers competitive benefits including health insurance, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paternity/maternity leave, and paid vacation and sick leave- Along with several employee perks including company-sponsored social events, wellness programs, and trainings.