The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to partner with our management team in maximizing Employee Satisfaction, Productivity and Effectiveness.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, culture initiatives, policy development, employee relations, performance management, employee professional development, benefits administration, and compliance with employment and labor laws.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Reviews and maintains HR policies, processes and programs to ensure Federation is following best practices in supervision, performance management and evaluation.
- Supports the management team by providing Human Resources advice, counsel, and decision-making. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate and/or as directed by the CEO or COO on personnel matters.
- Provides an additional “open-door” for employees to address Human Resource matters, and advises management on appropriate resolutions to employee relations issues.
- Designs and implements programs to continually improve employee satisfaction and nurture a positive employee culture and working environment.
- Administers the performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity throughout the organization.
- Administers the professional development program to most effectively improve the organization’s capabilities, provide continuing education to employees, improve areas of opportunity, and partner with employees to achieve their personal ambitions.
- Administers the career transition process including transfers, promotions, and terminations.
- Manages the process for filling open positions including developing and/or maintaining accurate job descriptions, effectively posting open positions, recruiting and assessing candidates, scheduling and overseeing the interview and/or testing process, checking references and assisting in the final selection of successful candidates.
- Develops and maintains a professional onboarding process which provides providing new hires with the best tools to make immediate quality contributions to the organization. and fosters a positive attitude toward the Federation’s goals.
- Completes annual review of Employee Handbook, Benefits Plans and Plan Participation, including benchmarking best practices, to ensure Federation maintains a competitive position in the marketplace and maintains alignment with Federation values. Researches, develops, writes, and updates policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines as needed.
- Oversees administration of benefits programs such as life, health, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and time-off policies.
- Provides the management team with the information, benchmarking and frameworks to ensure compliance and equity throughout the organization around compensation.
- Ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance with relevant employee and labor laws by identifying applicable legal requirements and government reporting regulations and staying current with new legislation and legal decisions.
- Works with Facilities and local authorities to ensure a safe and healthy work environment and maintains and communicates programs designed to ensure employee safety.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
Supervise the HR Assistant. Potentially supervise a Payroll Associate and/or Office Manager depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, high-performing and transparent workplace culture.
- Broad knowledge and experience in interpreting employment law; compensation and benefits administration; organizational development and culture shaping; employee relations; and employee development.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction to management team.
- Demonstrated management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Prior supervisory experience
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Organizational Development or related field required. Master’s degree or combination of education and experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources positions. Prior not-for-profit experience helpful but not required.
- PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Operate a PC and potentially sit for longer periods of time.
- May need to work longer days and/or spend evenings and weekends to meet deadlines and/or attend meetings.
- Little, if any, out-of-town travel.
We offer a competitive wage and terrific benefits package including, health, dental, 403(b), vacation, personal time, life insurance, long term disability and more. We also provide paid Jewish and secular holidays.
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Rob Granick, COO, rgranick@jfedstl.org. Feel free to visit our website at www.jfedstl.org.
