Director Of Human Resources, Talent & Employee Engagement

Summary: This position is responsible for talent acquisition, employee development and training, performance management and Employee Engagement. These initiatives must align with the company’s strategic business plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: including the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Works closely with department heads to provide overall guidance for performance management philosophy, strategy, policies, and procedures, as well as management of the system.

· Ensures that department heads are holding employees accountable through the performance management process.

· Analyze employee trends to monitor staff performance and engagement. Identify any issues or areas of improvement to upper management.

· Manage EAP vendor relationship and programs provided by the vendor.

· Champions diversity and inclusion initiatives, working to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture.

· Plans and implements employee events such as annual employee recognition, benefits and wellness fair, flu clinic, employee contests, staff retreats etc.

· Plans and implements diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative to promote and foster a welcome environment for all.

· Prepares annual affirmative action plan.

· Works with department heads to develop and implement employee training to align with our strategic business plan initiatives.

· Works with senior leadership and department heads to develop and implement recruiting strategies for non-union positions.

· Effectuates recruitment initiatives from job postings through employee onboarding for non-union positions.

· Plans and facilitates employee communications efforts.

· Builds leadership accountability in executing key engagement priorities and for department heads to engage their teams in discussion and take local action.

· Maintains exceptionally high degrees of confidentiality and discretion in all matters related to this position.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Secretary/Receptionist reports to this position.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Experience using an HRIS platform.

· Strong attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

· Understanding of laws, rules and regulations governing payroll and benefits administration.

· Excellent interpersonal skills including conflict resolution and relationship building skills.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Well-organized with proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects.

· Ability to operate in an extremely fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.

· Results-oriented with a track record of success in delivering on business objectives.

· Ability to maintain exceptionally high degrees of confidentiality and discretion in all matters related to this position.

· Ability to navigate high stress situations.

· Must maintain security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

· Must maintain an active driver’s license and remain insurable.

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Human Resources Management or related field.

· Minimum of 5-years’ experience in Human Resources with a minimum of 3-years’ experience in payroll and benefits management.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to utilize a computer keyboard and mouse.

· Prolonged sitting at a computer.

· Ability to traverse the property as needed.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

· Climate controlled office environment.

· Some local travel for meetings.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

This organization welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application process. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.