Director of Human Resources & Operations| Full-Time (30 Hours/Week) | Headquarters

 

The Director of Human Resources & Operations (HRDO) will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies and activities of Human Resources (HR) and Operations, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy. The HRDO is a member of the Headquarters Executive team and serves as a strategic HR and Operations business partner to the Executive/Leadership team members in the development of a superior workforce and organizational operational oversight. Additionally, the HRDO will assist in developing a staff-oriented organizational culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high performance. The HRDO performs duties at a professional level in all of the following HR functional areas: employee relations, training/professional development, recruitment/employment, benefits management, performance and compensation management, onboarding, policy development and implementation, employment law compliance, occupational health and safety, and payroll processing.

Essential Job Functions:

Human Resources:

  • Provide guidance and leadership for all members of management and staff on matters relating to employer/employee relations.
  • Collaborate, identify, develop, and implement organizational goals and strategies related to the administration of talent acquisition, classifications, selection, and retention processes.
  • Manage the administration of personnel policies, HRIS, and personnel records. Maintain awareness and knowledge of labor law and assure agency compliance including providing guidance to staff on best practices.
  • Administer complete benefits package including health and dental insurance, workers’ compensation, unemployment, vacation, sick leave and leaves of absence. Work with CFO to monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies.
  • Manage the performance management process and compensation program.
  • Conduct ongoing evaluation of all human resources practices, policies and programs. Protect interests of the organization in accordance with human resource policies and governmental laws and regulations.

Operations:

  • Ensure smooth, consistent, and efficient operations of the organization. Develop and implement the organization’s operational plan.
  • Work with the President/CEO and CFO with the development of the organization’s operational budget.
  • Formulates and maintain procedures, policies, and guidelines for the organization.  Chairs the SOP Policies and Procedures Committee.
  • Conduct strategic organizational succession planning in partnership with the President/CEO.
  • Develop and implement training program for staff.

Education level: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s Degree preferred).  SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification beneficial.

Experience level: Minimum five to seven years of progressive professional HR management experience; nonprofit experience strongly preferred.  One to three years of senior managerial experience, particularly with operations experience, preferred.

Location: Hybrid and negotiable. Occasional travel within Michigan is required.

Position Requirements (Skills & Abilities):

  • Proven human resources skills and knowledge and knowledge of federal, state, and local existing and proposed laws/regulations affecting HR management. Ability to interpret appropriate laws and policies and ability to advise management and employees accordingly.
  • Knowledge and experience in organizational planning and organizational development.
  • Knowledge of staff relations, staff safety, staff engagement, and staff development.
  • Knowledge of and experience with varied HR Information Systems (ADP preferred).
  • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive while maintaining positive employee relationships in service to the mission.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent organizational ability and attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Ele’s Place Offers a Competitive Benefits Package:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance: Life, Disability, Accident, Hospital, Cancer, Identity Theft Protection, etc.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match (3%)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (35 days/year)
  • Paid Holidays (17 holidays/year)
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Earned Wage Access
  • Employee Perks Platform

Salary:  Starting at $83,000, commensurate with experience.

To Apply: If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute your finance and administrative expertise to a meaningful cause, we invite you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].