Description
The Fun Stuff:
Shelter Corporation is looking for a Director of Human Resources that wants to build processes, people, and culture to take us through our next 30 years. We want you to be seen, supported, and challenged, and we want to grow the company with you. Bring your sense of humor, your curiosity, and let’s go!
Position Summary & Primary Responsibilities:
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the oversight and execution of all Human Resources functions. This role is a member of the Leadership Team and works closely with Executive Leadership and other company Leaders to ensure policies, procedures, as well as staffing and pay strategies, are in-line with Shelter’s mission and goals. In addition, this position is responsible for the following:
-Serving as a member of the senior leadership team, proactively participating in company-wide strategic planning and activities.
-Working in conjunction with other senior management to anticipate and plan for organizational growth and expansion.
-Providing leadership and consulting support to senior managers on matters of policy.
-Proactively developing and managing staffing strategies and initiatives focused on employee engagement.
-Developing and implementing the longer-term vision, direction and established priorities for the Human Resources function.
-Enhance recruiting strategies designed for organizational growth and strength-based hiring.
-Collaborating with business leaders to translate, communicate, and reinforce Shelter’s mission throughout the organization.
-Developing and executing support strategies and programs to improve employee retention.
-Collaborating with business leaders to develop strategies to address the most critical training and development needs for the workforce.
-Designing, implementing, and supporting an on-boarding approach that leverages and reinforces Shelter’s mission and goals.
-Establishing, communicating, administering, and interpreting human resources policies.
-Working with legal counsel and senior staff to update and revise policies and procedures accordingly.
-Ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws, regulations, and contracts.
-Ensuring annual compliance tasks related to HR, Benefits, and Payroll functions are completed timely and accurately.
-Working collaboratively with managers and supervisors on all employee relations matters and the effective resolution of all potential legal issues.
-Working collaboratively with Executive Leadership to develop compensation strategies and programs, ensuring those programs are externally competitive and internally equitable.
-Managing all benefits programs, including administration and enrollment, employee communications, and negotiations with vendors. Analyzing current benefit effectiveness and researching/recommending changes and additions.
-Leveraging the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to maintain critical records, support/enhance human resources processes, and utilize metrics and data to inform decision-making.
-Ensuring accurate and timely administration of all aspects of Payroll functions, to include bi-weekly staff payroll, payroll tax matters, adherence to Federal and State pay laws, adherence to internal pay policies, and providing accurate payroll costs to the Accounting and Leadership teams as appropriate.
-Participating in the annual budget process.
-Overseeing and executing Year End tasks such as W2 and 1094/1095 review, approval, and distribution.
-Providing guidance and support to all staff members in relation to Human Resources matters.
-Managing Leaves of Absence to include effective communication with team members, their supervisors, and any applicable third-party agencies.
-Developing and managing procedures related to Workers’ Compensation claims.
-Maintaining confidentiality standards both externally and internally.
-Working collaboratively with business leaders to develop and administer the annual performance review and merit increase process.
-Creating and distributing payroll and analytics reports as needed to support the overall functions of the business.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
3+ years leading a Human Resources function within an organization.
Experience with an HRIS, including report writing and integration with payroll and outside vendor systems.
Experience overseeing Payroll and Benefits highly preferred.
Experience working with a Preferred Employer Organization (PEO) preferred.
Experience leading projects and teams.
Experience with the property management industry is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong critical thinking skills which focus on analyzing information, evaluating situations and solving complex problems logically.
Strong analytical skills which leverage data and metrics to support decision making.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Expert knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment, wage and salary laws and regulations as well as benefit related legislation, including but not limited to ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, EEO, FLSA, ADA, and OSHA
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and effectively interact with all employee levels.
Superior collaboration skills and the ability to manage cross-functional relationships within the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and varied HRIS software.
Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
