Director of Human Resources

 

Job Title: Director of Human Resources and Organization Development

Department: Administration

Reports To: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revised Date: 7-14-2010

 

Summary
The Director of Human Resources and Organization Development is responsible for all phases of Human Resources and Organization Development activity for Center. The Center has an operating budget of ~$10M, 70 employees half of which are full time, and ~300 volunteers. The Director works closely as a strategic partner with Board, Staff, and Volunteers. Major responsibilities include generalist, human resources administration, and organization development. The Director is accountable for the development and integration of organizational excellence programs and associated projects to achieve business goals and objectives.

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

 

Generalist Duties

Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources functions; ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance with all state and federal laws affecting Human Resources.

Implement and update policies in Employee Handbook as necessary; respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

Work with hiring managers to recruit, interview, test, and select employees to fill vacant positions.

Work with department managers to analyze job descriptions to keep them updated and complete.

Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.

Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

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

Administer all Center benefits programs.

Administer COBRA program for compliance.

Keep records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting; reconciles monthly benefit plans billing.

Advise employees and management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.

Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to solicit employee feedback regarding employment satisfaction.

Coordinate and design (as appropriate) all-staff training programs.

Participate in the coordination of employee and volunteer events.

 

Human Resources Administrator Duties

• Keep personnel and benefits files updated and complete. Ensure that files are secure, and employee privacy is protected.
• Initiate Personnel Action Notices for employees as employee changes occur.
• Work closely with Payroll/Finance to process employee paperwork including vacation/sick/personal time off, salary/title adjustments, leaves of absence, etc....
• Complete government agency reporting requests and paperwork associated with requests.
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Conduct wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.

 

Organizational Development Duties

• Responsible for partnering with the leadership teams to build organizational strategies that support the vision and mission of the Center. 
• Responsible for building a framework for execution including culture, leadership, talent, and structure.
• Influence positive change at all levels within the organization to foster a culture that supports the agreed upon working principles by which the board, staff, and volunteers interact.
• Ensure the leadership and talent in the organization have the appropriate skills and cultural fit.
• Ensure that the formal organization supports execution of the vision and mission including accountabilities, work content and processes, roles, rewards and recognition, structure, and communication.
• Interact, influence and consult effectively and productively with all levels of the organization.
• Lead quarterly Strategic Direction and Volunteer Advisory Committee meetings.

• Ensure organizational excellence initiatives of the strategic plans are being accomplished per established timeline. 
• Ensure performance management framework is being used and followed through on.

 

Human Resources Administrator Duties

• Keeps personnel and benefits files updated and complete, ensures that files are secure, and ensures employee privacy is protected.
  
• Initiates Personnel Action Notices for employees as employee changes occur.
• Works closely with Payroll/Finance to process employee paperwork including vacation/ sick/ personal time off, salary/title adjustments, leaves of absence, etc.
• Completes government agency reporting requests and paperwork associated with requests.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.

 

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

 

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or Master’s Degree (M.A.) in Human Resources preferred; five+ years related experience at the Manager or Director level (preferred).  Organization development theories and techniques, change management, business acumen, financial analysis, organizational behavior understanding, organizational understanding, industry understanding, competency identification skill, training and development theories and techniques understanding.  Strong consulting, relationship building, and conflict management skills. Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal and written communication skills required.  Detail oriented and able to effectively handle multiple priorities.  Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of employees.  Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.  Must have ability to maintain a calm demeanor under difficult employee circumstances.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Measures of Success

• Ability to drive for results as it relates to building organizational excellence and delivering HR programs. 
• Ability to work with leadership to foster positive and lasting change throughout organization.
• Ability to interact with Board, Staff, and Volunteers in an effective manner.
• Ability to complete all HR related activities in a timely manner.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

 

To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and salary history to Sarah Gevirtz.
You will be contacted if your skills match the job requirements.