We are currently seeking a Director of Human Resources to join a thriving nonprofit organization located in the Auburn area. Our client is renowned for its outstanding employee benefits package, which includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for both the employee and dependents, six weeks of paid time off (PTO), retirement plans with a 4% match, and 14 paid holidays annually. The Director of Human Resources will oversee a proficient and well-established HR department. Salary range: $160,000 to $180,000 DOE.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, along with extensive experience in performance management and benefits administration.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles all employee relations issues, corrective counseling, and conflict resolution. 

• Provides leadership, motivation, and guidance to all staff members. 

• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures company compliance. 

• Administration of Employee Benefits Programs; monitors the effectiveness of the current benefit plan administration and policies. 

• Researches and prepares information regarding insurance plans, including health, dental, life, vision, 401(k) and other benefits.

• Maintains responsibility for compliance with federal laws and regulations, including those regarding workplace safety, as well as monitoring state legislation pertaining to all Human Resources matters. 

• Assists leadership in annual review programs, and in preparation and administration of company wage and salary programs. 

• Coordinates or conducts exit interviews.

• Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on Human Resources matters. 

• Attends and participates in recognition programs and celebrations for various departments. 

• Recommends, evaluates, and participates in staff development.

• Leads the development and revision of job descriptions, as well as a uniform interviewing process for all open positions.

• Works with legal counsel to prepare employment and consultant contracts and employment offer letters. 

• Maintains the departmental budget according to policies, including ongoing expense review, approval, and tracking, and makes periodic presentations to the Finance Committee. 

• Participates on committees and special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required; Master’s degree in Human Resources preferred.

• Minimum of eight years of recent human resources leadership experience within a medium-to-large organization.

• Human Resources certification preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in strategic planning, organizing, budgeting, directing, reviewing, and evaluating Human Resources and Benefit administration. 

• Excellent leadership skills, including goal setting, motivating, and teambuilding. 

• Strong organizational and project management skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately and professionally while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. 

• Demonstrated ability to successfully develop, control and monitor multiple programs’ budgets and expenditures. 

• Ability to work with various and diverse groups in a tactful and effective manner.