Human Resources Director

Summary Description:

The Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy. Responsibilities also include managing payroll processing operations including establishing policies and processes that ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions. Interfaces between finance and human resource departments to provide accurate and useful information. Develops and produces payroll-related statistical reports. Ensures accurate and on-time governmental reporting and compliance. Oversees the activities and training of both professionals and support staff. Directs the resolution of complex issues or errors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities HR:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems, and payroll software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• SHRM and/or HRCI, and APA credentials highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Hearing and vision adequate for working in an office environment.
• Repetitive use of hands for writing and typing
• Ability to occasionally lift object weighing 5 – 10 lbs.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the needs of the organization.