Human Resources Manager

Job Title:Human Resources (HR) Manager
Reports to: Chief Human Resource Officer

Classification: Exempt
Date: 11/13/2023
Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action – providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.
Summary/Objective:
As an integral part of our team at Grace Place, the HR Manager will work closely under the Chief Human Resource Officer to ensure the smooth coordination of Human Resources functions. This includes overseeing recruitment, benefits, training, and employee onboarding, all of which play a vital role in supporting our mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Onboarding:
·Plan, direct, and coordinate all recruitment efforts, including the recruiting and onboarding of new staff.
·Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding to foster a positive attitude toward the Grace Place mission and goals.

Policy Management and HRIS:
·Manage HR policy development and implementation.
·Utilize and maintain a robust Human Resources information system (HRIS) to meet top management's information needs, ensuring accurate analysis, maintenance, and communication of all HR records.

Performance Management and Employee Relations:
·Assist in administering performance review programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
·Advise managers in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
·Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs, and update the Employee Handbook as needed.

Benefits Administration:
·Assist in administering benefits programs, including life, health, and dental insurance, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
·Keep records of benefits plan participation, employee transactions, and employee statistics for government reporting.

Training and Development:
·Coordinate management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.

Compliance and Records Management:
·Continuously manage the process of preparing employee separation notices and related documentation, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
·Conduct exit interviews with departing employees to gain insights into the reasons behind separations, facilitating a better understanding of employee feedback and concerns.
·Utilize exit interview data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in HR practices and employee engagement.

Communication:
·Under the direction of the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), manage Human Resources communication with employees, including weekly newsletters, company announcements, open enrollment, performance reviews, and other relevant communications.

Support CHRO:
·Provide backup support to the CHRO as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, or related experience required.
At least three years experience in Human Resources, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred. Experience in management a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, use of the internet, and basic HRIS and computer skills sufficient to maintain program data and prepare analytics.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills; Spanish speaking and writing skills are advantageous.
Strong project management, budgeting, planning, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, motivate, set high standards, train, supervise, and provide direction and evaluation.
Excellent critical evaluation and thinking skills.
Commitment to the mission and core values of the organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Professional, confidential, honest, and reliable person. Must have an even disposition with a poised confidence and have the ability to deal effectively and politely with people from different backgrounds, experience levels and in all types of situations.
Must have the capability to evaluate problems accurately and display good judgment.
Will have access to and use of confidential information pertaining to employees and must have a good sense of diplomacy and privacy.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to work independently, competently, and efficiently in a multi-task environment.
Additional Information:
What: As members of the Grace Place team, we all value and support the Grace Place Vision, Mission, and Organizational Core Values.
Work Environment: This position may require working in numerous locations, which include varying temperatures, noise levels, and other factors that may affect working conditions.
Position Type and Expected Working Hours: This is a full-time position with anticipated working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. Fridays are remote.
Physical Demands: Ex. Bending, sitting, and standing for long periods of time. May require lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. as needed. Some driving may be required.,
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders.
It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.
Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.
The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.