FLSA: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative Officer

JOB OVERVIEW

The Human Resources (HR) Director will provide leadership for all human resources functions of the organization, ensuring that all services are aligned with The Whole Child’s mission, vision, and core values. The HR Director is responsible for executing all duties in an ethical manner and in adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. This position will provide supervision and individual development plans for the HR staff, as well as serve as a liaison between external payroll and benefits vendors and executive leadership. The HR Director will lead all aspects of the employee life cycle from on-boarding to separations and growth. This position is a part of the senior leadership team and reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUCTIONS:

• Supervisory responsibilities: Two exempt staff-Generalist, Recruiter
• Oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, leaves, employee relations, disciplinary actions, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, and morale.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop the operational plans related to staffing, recruitment, and retention.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to directors and supervisors on topics related to human resources.
• Oversee benefit administration including health, 401k retirement savings plans, COBRA, leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability, etc.), and unemployment insurance. Ensure prompt and accurate information is communicated to employees.
• Monitor and ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices.
• Review and modify policies and procedures as needed to maintain compliance, update employee handbook, and related documents accordingly.
• Establish standards, guidelines, and procedures to comply with retention/record keeping laws and contract requirements.
• Partner with senior leadership to create and implement employee relations practices, including distribution of employee satisfaction survey to promote employee engagement.
• Ensure that staff are supported by distributing information in a timely manner and addressing employee concerns when needed.
• Coordinate investigations related to an employee or consumer complaint and recommend course of action.
• Respond to inquiries regarding personnel policies, procedures, and employee information.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employee law.
• Communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills required.
• SHRM-CP required.
• Valid California driver's license, access to an automobile, and valid state auto insurance.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs required.

Preferred

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Master's degree
• SHRM-SCP
• Experience with ADP

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

This description is only intended to identify the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty an employee assigned may be required to perform.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing or sitting for long periods of times along with being able to move and walk, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pushing, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly operates a computer using repetitive motions.
• Quickly organizes thoughts and has the ability to clearly receive and give information face to face, via technology and in writing.
• Occasionally must operate a motor vehicle to travel to other sites, job fairs, etc.
• Work independently and autonomously, with others, and around others.
• Ability to prioritize work and make decisions.
• Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints. High level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time.
• Ability to be flexible, resilient, and creative in approaching complex problems.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is an exempt position, with a hybrid office three (3) days in the office and up to two (2) days remote after the 90-day introductory period. This can vary based on organizational need. There may be occasional evening or weekend events that require HR Director presence.

The Whole Child is an equal employment opportunity employer and no candidate for employment will be rejected on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, or sex. Candidates with physical impairments will be considered so long as it can be reasonably demonstrated that the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed without hazard to the individual, fellow employees, or clientele.