Human Resources Director

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. is accepting applications for the full time position of Human Resources_ Director. _ Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for managing the overall Human Resources function through prioritizing, assigning, and evaluating projects, procedures, and policies; providing guidance and interpretation of polices and regulations, and developing, implementing, and managing Human Resources programs and practices. This position is open until filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists & advises Senior Management on Human Resources issues. Directs & coordinates human resources activities for the entire organization.
• Formulates & recommends Human Resources Policies and Procedures for the entire organization.
• Determines & recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship & promote a high level of employee morale
• Identifies and maintains for management reference, legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources functions (ex: OSHA, EEO, TEFRA, ERISA, and Wage & Hour). Monitors exposure of the company. Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance. Acts as primary contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies. Develops and maintains Affirmative Action program files, other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Procedures with governmental laws and regulations.
• Directs employment activities, assuring that properly qualified employees are recruited and hired for vacant and new organization positions. Conducts new employee orientations; and exit interviewing; writes and place advertisements
• Directs a process of organizational planning and evaluates structure, job design, and manpower forecasting through-out the organization. Coordinates activities across divisions/departmental lines. Evaluates plans and changes to plans. Makes recommendations to senior management.
• Establishes & maintains wage and salary structure, pay polices, performance appraisal programs, employee benefit programs & services, and company safety & health programs
• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, and approving invoices for payments
• Maintains good public relations status with various civic welfare organizations, and business people in the community regarding Human Resources functions.
• Implements and annually updates compensation plans and programs; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts annual salary surveys and develops salary budget & analyzes compensation; monitors performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions to keep up-to-date on all occupational and technical procedures.
• Establishes & maintains the Human Resources Department records and reports
• Maintains the agency's organizational charts and employee directory
• Maintains the personnel recordkeeping system for the entire agency
• May perform other related duties as assigned
• Completes the Community Assessment for the Agency

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field from a four-year college or university. SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP certification and Non-Profit Human Resource experience preferred.

Interest persons must submit a completed application and resume to:

Attention: Cheryl Avenel Navara

Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc.

1106 3rd Avenue - PO Box 787

Worthington, MN 56187

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST.

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worthington, MN 56187: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000 - $79,000