HR Director

The South Sound YMCA is seeking a HR Director who supports the organization in upholding our core values.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Director oversees and provides leadership in the development and implementation of talent management/human resources policies, plans, and services, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, legal compliance, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and events.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or equivalent.
• Eight or more years of professional experience in all aspects of human resources management and staff development and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and professional experience in planning and policy, talent management, selection, compensation, benefits, training and staff development, employee relations, and performance management.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources.
• Proficiency in business and human resources related computer applications, which may include talent management systems, time and attendance systems, etc.
• Senior human resources certification (SPHR or equivalent) preferred.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Helps create organizational policies and structures that remove barriers and foster equity for all.
• Coordinates recruiting and hiring processes, including attending and recommending career fairs and/or similar recruitment opportunities, assisting in writing job descriptions, and posting vacancies.
• Oversees talent management, including staff training and leadership development, retention, recognition, employee communication and career development. Assesses and evaluates training and staff development needs and develops programs to meet needs. Conducts trainings as needed.
• Develops and maintains performance management and appraisal programs. Aids employees and supervisors with questions and workplace problems.
• Oversees HR systems and employee and volunteer records to ensure accuracy and works to continuously improve HR related policies and processes to improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization. Ensures timely and accurate submission of data requested by the EEOC, YMCA of the USA, Department of Labor, etc.
• Remains current with employment laws and regulations. Maintains an effective program of compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources. Conducts investigations. Provides interpretation of various HR-related laws, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. for CFO, leadership team, and employees.
• Helps create and steward staff satisfaction focused initiatives including, but not limited to administration of the association’s annual staff satisfaction survey.
• Develops and administers employee safety programs. Coordinates OSHA reporting and maintenance of exposure control plan.
• Processes unemployment claims, protected leave requests including FMLA, Washington Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML), workers compensation claims and COBRA.
• Oversees semi-monthly payroll and retirement processing.
• Oversees benefit plan communication, enrollment, and administration.
• Provides direction to assigned staff in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities in achieving strategic and operating plan goals.
• Works with employees on the interactive process of reasonable accommodation requests under the ADA.
• Serves on the Senior Staff team and advises association leaders on organizational matters related to personnel policies and procedures, employment law, HR best practices, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Developing Self & Others
• Inclusion
• Program/Project Management
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Communication & Influence