Summary of Job: This is an intermediate-level position that will perform duties in all aspects of WWHT HR functions including benefits administration, recruiting, performance management on-boarding and off-boarding, training and staff engagement, well-being and retention. The position requires strong process management and organizational skills and the ability to analyze, document and operationalize critical job responsibilities of managerial roles in the organization. The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with all staff levels is important, as are writing skills. This is a full time, exempt position that reports to the Executive Director.
Interested? Please send resume and cover letter to info@homemattershere.org
- Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include collaborating with department directors to understand skills and competencies required for job openings, developing appropriate job descriptions and coordinating the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring
of qualified job applicants.
- Conducts new hire orientation and on-boarding, including explanation of health and welfare benefits, reviewing of personnel policies and WWHT’s retirement plan. Ensures that new employees understand WWHT’s fiscal policies and their appropriate level of spending authority. Ensure new hire documentation is complete and employment folder is created and that new employees have appropriate keys and security codes.
- Provides support and guidance to the Management Team and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise. May be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and recommending and carrying out appropriate disciplinary actions.
- In collaboration with department Directors and/or Executive Director, oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Provides support to the management team during annual employee performance reviews to ensure that all reviews happen in a timely way.
- Track FMLA/PFLA hours. Ensure managers understand the regulations.
- At the direction of the Director of Finance & Administration, collaborates to develop competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
- Administers all employee benefit programs and initiates communications with staff concerning annual open enrollment and ad hoc coverage updates. Oversees the set-up of retirement accounts at Fidelity and create periodic educational opportunities for employees regarding retirement planning.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews 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.
- Creates and/or coordinates learning opportunities and initiatives that provide ongoing professional development opportunities for employees.
- Is an active member of WWHT’s REDI Committee (Race, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and work with committee chairs to develop staff and board training related to advancing these principles.
- Provides leadership in developing & coordinating informative and engaging staff meeting agendas that keep staff informed, provide opportunities for input and promote a positive and healthy work environment.
- Works collaboratively with Executive Director to plan and coordinate monthly board meetings and other board events. Attends board meetings and records the minutes and a record of key resolutions passed. Supports the Executive Director and the Board of Directors during strategic planning process and for other board related special projects or events. Coordinates new board orientation and maintains and up to date board list for internal purposes and funders. Updates Secretary of State website whenever there is a change in officers.
- Is responsible for developing and maintaining an organizational tracking system for key reporting and compliance deadlines within each department and for tracking required staff certifications. Is responsible for tracking and reporting on Human Resource Key Performance Indicators.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- · Broad understand of technology systems and applications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
Race, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
WWHT is committed to integrating the values and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion and racial and social justice into its operations. WWHT expects all its staff to be receptive to learning and demonstrating skills and practices necessary for approaching and addressing issues through a social justice framework.
