Human Resources Director
Apply NowCompany: Child, Inc
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Company Description
Child, Inc. is a diverse workplace committed to provide low-income families with early childhood education, mental health services, disabilities services, nutritional services, medical and dental services, social services and parent engaged activities. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to provide high quality education and comprehensive support services for children and their families while promoting personal and social responsibility in the communities we serve.
Job Description
Position Description
The HR Director is responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. The HR Director provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders and to the board of directors.
Description of Job Tasks
Maintain knowledge of employment legislation, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable regulations; ensure agency's compliance with Federal and State legislation pertaining to all personnel matters.
Assess training and organizational development needs, develop plans, and monitor progress. Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefit plans that are competitive and cost effective for the firm.
Recommend, evaluate, and participate in staff development for agency. Coach, mentor, supervise and support HR staff. Develop schedules, priorities and standards for achieving goals of HR department. Provide management training and support regarding human resource concerns including but not limited to compliance with state and federal law. Develop and implement recruitment and selection protocols to comply with Head Start Performance Standards. Coordinate recruitment program, participate in interviews, and ensure that reference and background checks are completed before any new employee comes on board. Develop, maintain and improve relationships with employees. Communicate changes in Agency personnel policies and procedures and insure proper compliance is followed. Interpret and apply Federal and state regulations and statutes, and policies appropriate to program activities. Propose, publish, update, and administer personnel policies and procedures to ensure proper compliance; provide training as appropriate. Work with managers to ensure that all program operations are effectively and efficiently managed, and that they meet the Head Start Performance Standards and all other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer proficiency with ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, search engines, and other specialized software.
Excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong desire to learn; self-motivated; takes initiative and can work independently.
Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills. Can quickly establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships with department managers.
Must be comfortable working in a standalone environment. Able to manage multitasks simultaneously, work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to recognize the value and responsibility of working collaboratively, actively supports and develops team members, quick to identify and problem solve any issues to achieve positive outcomes.
The ability to inspire confidence of the Executive Director and other managers through timely delivery of information and plans. Works independently of the Executive Director, but consults where appropriate.
Familiar with HR best practice redundancy processes and experienced in coaching HR staff and managers.
Knowledge of all functional areas of human resource management and employment law issues; ability to develop programs and policies based on new requirements and performance standards and apply to a variety of situations using pragmatic and common sense approach.
Qualifications
Additional Information
Must pass all criminal history background checks. Must have valid driver's license, current insurance and reliable transportation. Must submit to post-offer physical and TB test. Please go to our website at www.childinc.org to complete an application. Please submit a resume with your application plus copies of your education credentials.
All applicants must submit a completed Child Inc. application to be considered for a position. EOE.
Child, Inc. is a diverse workplace committed to provide low-income families with early childhood education, mental health services, disabilities services, nutritional services, medical and dental services, social services and parent engaged activities. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to provide high quality education and comprehensive support services for children and their families while promoting personal and social responsibility in the communities we serve.
Job Description
Position Description
The HR Director is responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. The HR Director provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders and to the board of directors.
Description of Job Tasks
Maintain knowledge of employment legislation, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable regulations; ensure agency's compliance with Federal and State legislation pertaining to all personnel matters.
Assess training and organizational development needs, develop plans, and monitor progress. Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefit plans that are competitive and cost effective for the firm.
Recommend, evaluate, and participate in staff development for agency. Coach, mentor, supervise and support HR staff. Develop schedules, priorities and standards for achieving goals of HR department. Provide management training and support regarding human resource concerns including but not limited to compliance with state and federal law. Develop and implement recruitment and selection protocols to comply with Head Start Performance Standards. Coordinate recruitment program, participate in interviews, and ensure that reference and background checks are completed before any new employee comes on board. Develop, maintain and improve relationships with employees. Communicate changes in Agency personnel policies and procedures and insure proper compliance is followed. Interpret and apply Federal and state regulations and statutes, and policies appropriate to program activities. Propose, publish, update, and administer personnel policies and procedures to ensure proper compliance; provide training as appropriate. Work with managers to ensure that all program operations are effectively and efficiently managed, and that they meet the Head Start Performance Standards and all other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Computer proficiency with ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, search engines, and other specialized software.
Excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong desire to learn; self-motivated; takes initiative and can work independently.
Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills. Can quickly establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships with department managers.
Must be comfortable working in a standalone environment. Able to manage multitasks simultaneously, work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to recognize the value and responsibility of working collaboratively, actively supports and develops team members, quick to identify and problem solve any issues to achieve positive outcomes.
The ability to inspire confidence of the Executive Director and other managers through timely delivery of information and plans. Works independently of the Executive Director, but consults where appropriate.
Familiar with HR best practice redundancy processes and experienced in coaching HR staff and managers.
Knowledge of all functional areas of human resource management and employment law issues; ability to develop programs and policies based on new requirements and performance standards and apply to a variety of situations using pragmatic and common sense approach.
Qualifications
Additional Information
Must pass all criminal history background checks. Must have valid driver's license, current insurance and reliable transportation. Must submit to post-offer physical and TB test. Please go to our website at www.childinc.org to complete an application. Please submit a resume with your application plus copies of your education credentials.
All applicants must submit a completed Child Inc. application to be considered for a position. EOE.