Director of Administration

West-Central Independent Living Solutions (WILS), a nonprofit organization empowering people with disabilities to live independently, is seeking a full-time Director of Administration to work from our Warrensburg office. We are looking for an experienced, solutions-focused leader who can strengthen WILS administrative and human resource functions while helping ensure consistent, effective, and sustainable organizational operations.

Essential Functions

The Director of Administration provides leadership and oversight for WILS human resources and administrative operations. Responsibilities include supporting supervisors with employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and personnel matters; overseeing HR practices and processes; supporting personnel policies, job descriptions, compensation practices, and workforce procedures; and identifying organizational and workforce risks.

The position also supports annual budgeting and compensation planning, coordinates organizational insurance and benefits renewals, provides oversight of payroll administration and related internal controls, supports financial audit preparation and follow-up, and coordinates administrative activities, policies, procedures, and Board support.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, nonprofit management, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. Demonstrated experience in organizational administration, human resources, financial or business operations, compliance, or related organizational functions is required, including experience supervising staff and providing leadership on matters requiring independent judgment and discretion. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Candidates should possess strong leadership, judgment, problem-solving, organizational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and confidential matters while working collaboratively across the organization.

Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $70,000 annually. Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance along with employer subsidized health insurance deductible.

To Apply

WILS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

Please send resume to: West-Central Independent Living Solutions, Attention: HR & Payroll Systems Manager, 612 N Ridgeview Dr, Warrensburg, MO 64093 or email to: acook@w-ils.org