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Form of workJob Posting Dates: December 12, 2023 - January 16+, 2024
Reports To: Human Resources Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary
The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) is looking for an HR professional to join our growing team. Seeking more meaning in your work? How about a job where you can be proud to know you are using your HR skills to help make the world a better place? In this role, you will support 65 dedicated, caring colleagues who are on a mission To Champion and Strengthen the Global Response to Child Abuse.
About the Role
In this new role, you will provide high quality services to attract, develop, and retain top staff with an emphasis on the following: employee relations and engagement; recruitment and onboarding; performance management; compliance and policy administration; and fostering a supportive, values-based workplace using DEI and HR best practices. This is a position for an experienced HR professional and business partner who is prepared to lead and implement both strategic and administrative HR management responsibilities. We will give close attention to candidates with cover letters that highlight their experience developing inclusive and supportive supervisors and teams.
A typical day may include:
You will thrive in this job if you:
We are looking for a team member who is aligned with NCAC's Organizational Values:
Education and Experience Requirements
This position will work primarily on-site at our Huntsville, AL office and support on-site and remote staff. Our small HR team has a hybrid working environment and, after a few months of becoming established in this role, you may have the option to work approximately one day a week from your home office. Typical hours are 8:30 to 5:00 with some flexibility to adjust start/end times.
About the NCAC
The NCAC revolutionized the United States' response to child sexual and physical abuse and other forms of child maltreatment. Since its creation in 1985, the NCAC has served as a model for the 1,000+ Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) now operating or developing in the United States and in more than 34 countries throughout the world. The NCAC's mission is To Champion and Strengthen the Global Response to Child Abuse.
The NCAC is one of the leading organizations in the country providing training and technical assistance for professionals working in the field of child abuse response. We offer a variety of inter- and multidisciplinary trainings and professional development programs. Trainings are offered in-person, and virtually and on-demand through the NCAC Virtual Training Center. NCAC also provides the Child Abuse Library OnlineTM (CALiOTM), which is one of the largest repositories of child maltreatment resources in the world. Our staff trainers are experts in their fields of professional service and stay abreast of current research and trends, making our trainings relevant, ever evolving, and some of the best in the world.
Perks and Benefits
We hope you're excited by the possibilities that come with working at NCAC! In addition to our positive organizational culture, we also offer these benefits:
Application and Hiring Process
We will begin screening applications in mid-January 2024 with interviews anticipated to start in February. Our target start date is mid-March to early April. The full job description and the key interview topics to anticipate will be shared with candidates selected for an interview. The title for this position will depend on experience level, but will likely be HR Supervisor or HR Manager.
To apply, follow the ‟Apply Now" button, which will be at the end of this posting if you accessed it through the NCAC website. If you are reading this posting on a third-party site (Indeed, Google, etc.), please go to NCAC's Careers page to apply via our application system: https://www.nationalcac.org/careers/
In order to be considered, you must submit a fully completed application, cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. When you apply via our website, you will receive an automatic email acknowledging that we have received your application. Please, no phone calls or emails regarding the position or application process. All offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check, including motor vehicle records. Candidates for jobs requiring driving must have an excellent driving record.
As shared on our website, NCAC believes it is important to be inclusive not only to our clients but also to our staff, partners, and global audiences. We recognize and appreciate the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring innovative ideas to the table.In recruiting for our team, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on our learning journey of how to be increasingly responsive and supportive to diverse staff, clients, and associates. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring.
NCAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to hearing from you.
Reports To: Human Resources Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary
The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) is looking for an HR professional to join our growing team. Seeking more meaning in your work? How about a job where you can be proud to know you are using your HR skills to help make the world a better place? In this role, you will support 65 dedicated, caring colleagues who are on a mission To Champion and Strengthen the Global Response to Child Abuse.
About the Role
In this new role, you will provide high quality services to attract, develop, and retain top staff with an emphasis on the following: employee relations and engagement; recruitment and onboarding; performance management; compliance and policy administration; and fostering a supportive, values-based workplace using DEI and HR best practices. This is a position for an experienced HR professional and business partner who is prepared to lead and implement both strategic and administrative HR management responsibilities. We will give close attention to candidates with cover letters that highlight their experience developing inclusive and supportive supervisors and teams.
A typical day may include:
- Sharing a resource you developed to help managers recruit a successful candidate.
- Mediating a conversation with colleagues who are having an interpersonal challenge.
- Participating in a DEI Committee meeting to help foster a more inclusive workforce.
- Finding ways to improve usage of technology to streamline HR services.
- Collaborating with the leadership team on the development of an employee policy.
- Analyzing data or doing research for a project that supports the Strategic Plan.
- Providing advice and support to a supervisor who is having a performance issue.
- Recordkeeping, filing, and similar routine tasks for internal department operations.
- Staying flexible to pivot to new issues because change is probably the only typical part of a day in HR!
You will thrive in this job if you:
- Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete HR tasks
- Love to build relationships and excel at facilitating complex conversations
- Have a strong skill set in fostering DEI-informed workplaces
- Enjoy using your tech-savvy, innovative HR skills to optimize the limited resources of a nonprofit organization
- Know how to strategically challenge the status quo
- Have patience and a positive attitude with ability to advocate and influence at all levels
- Excel at juggling priorities, staying organized, and paying attention to details
We are looking for a team member who is aligned with NCAC's Organizational Values:
- We are passionate about making the world a better place.
- We thrive by learning, collaborating, and celebrating.
- We welcome innovative ideas and new perspectives.
- We help each other succeed.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Must have a bachelor's degree with coursework in HR management or an equivalent combination of formal training and/or experience.
- Strongly prefer HR certification or a master's degree in HR management or a related field.
- Must have experience working in a professional HR position requiring advanced knowledge of labor laws.
- Strongly prefer at least 5 years of experience implementing best practices in employee relations, supervisor development, and/or DEI initiatives for professionals in an office environment.
- Strongly prefer experience with HR management software and related technology (e.g. applicant tracking systems, HRIS, MS Teams, etc.)
- Significant experience developing exceptional communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and diplomacy skills.
- Excellent track record for building trust and productive relationships while maintaining impartiality and confidentiality.
This position will work primarily on-site at our Huntsville, AL office and support on-site and remote staff. Our small HR team has a hybrid working environment and, after a few months of becoming established in this role, you may have the option to work approximately one day a week from your home office. Typical hours are 8:30 to 5:00 with some flexibility to adjust start/end times.
About the NCAC
The NCAC revolutionized the United States' response to child sexual and physical abuse and other forms of child maltreatment. Since its creation in 1985, the NCAC has served as a model for the 1,000+ Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) now operating or developing in the United States and in more than 34 countries throughout the world. The NCAC's mission is To Champion and Strengthen the Global Response to Child Abuse.
The NCAC is one of the leading organizations in the country providing training and technical assistance for professionals working in the field of child abuse response. We offer a variety of inter- and multidisciplinary trainings and professional development programs. Trainings are offered in-person, and virtually and on-demand through the NCAC Virtual Training Center. NCAC also provides the Child Abuse Library OnlineTM (CALiOTM), which is one of the largest repositories of child maltreatment resources in the world. Our staff trainers are experts in their fields of professional service and stay abreast of current research and trends, making our trainings relevant, ever evolving, and some of the best in the world.
Perks and Benefits
We hope you're excited by the possibilities that come with working at NCAC! In addition to our positive organizational culture, we also offer these benefits:
- Paid time off. NCAC observes 14 holidays and has a generous leave policy.
- Other benefits. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and a 401k plan.
Application and Hiring Process
We will begin screening applications in mid-January 2024 with interviews anticipated to start in February. Our target start date is mid-March to early April. The full job description and the key interview topics to anticipate will be shared with candidates selected for an interview. The title for this position will depend on experience level, but will likely be HR Supervisor or HR Manager.
To apply, follow the ‟Apply Now" button, which will be at the end of this posting if you accessed it through the NCAC website. If you are reading this posting on a third-party site (Indeed, Google, etc.), please go to NCAC's Careers page to apply via our application system: https://www.nationalcac.org/careers/
In order to be considered, you must submit a fully completed application, cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. When you apply via our website, you will receive an automatic email acknowledging that we have received your application. Please, no phone calls or emails regarding the position or application process. All offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check, including motor vehicle records. Candidates for jobs requiring driving must have an excellent driving record.
As shared on our website, NCAC believes it is important to be inclusive not only to our clients but also to our staff, partners, and global audiences. We recognize and appreciate the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring innovative ideas to the table.In recruiting for our team, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on our learning journey of how to be increasingly responsive and supportive to diverse staff, clients, and associates. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring.
NCAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to hearing from you.
