Human Resources Director
Apply NowCompany: Jewish Family and Children's Service
Location: Waltham, MA 02453
Description:
Job Title: Human Resources Director
Department: People & Operations
Reports to: Chief People & Operations Officer
Overview of Position
Come put your strong human resources leadership skills to work in an organization that's improving the lives of thousands of people of all faiths and backgrounds. The Human Resources Director (HRD) is an essential leader at JF&CS setting strategy, overseeing operations, and rolling up their sleeves in areas including benefits, recruitment, staff development, compensation, and employee relations.
Reporting to the Chief People and Operations Officer (CPOO), the HRD will work closely with leaders and staff across JF&CS, in a mission-driven, collaborative, and positive environment. The HRD will oversee two HR Specialists and will work closely with Payroll in the Fiscal Department. The HRD is a critical leader and thought partner for the PeopleOps departments and the agency as a whole-working with our management team and our 278 full-time and part-time staff. This is a full time position with a hybrid schedule of three to five days a week of in-person work.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Education/Experience Requirements:
Skills and Competencies:
ABOUT JF&CS
For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within.
JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Department: People & Operations
Reports to: Chief People & Operations Officer
Overview of Position
Come put your strong human resources leadership skills to work in an organization that's improving the lives of thousands of people of all faiths and backgrounds. The Human Resources Director (HRD) is an essential leader at JF&CS setting strategy, overseeing operations, and rolling up their sleeves in areas including benefits, recruitment, staff development, compensation, and employee relations.
Reporting to the Chief People and Operations Officer (CPOO), the HRD will work closely with leaders and staff across JF&CS, in a mission-driven, collaborative, and positive environment. The HRD will oversee two HR Specialists and will work closely with Payroll in the Fiscal Department. The HRD is a critical leader and thought partner for the PeopleOps departments and the agency as a whole-working with our management team and our 278 full-time and part-time staff. This is a full time position with a hybrid schedule of three to five days a week of in-person work.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Support a quality work environment to attract, nurture, retain and develop an engaged workforce
- Serve as a trusted advisor and coach with managers and employees, providing guidance in areas including performance management, organizational development, professional development, leaves, and compensation.
- Optimize and administer compensation and benefits, including ensuring equity, budget alignment, and clear employee communication
- Work with HR Specialist and hiring managers to create job descriptions and support effective interview and selection processes
- Oversee all elements of new employee orientation, performance management, and employee engagement surveys, and promote continuous improvement
- Develop and promote opportunities for training and career development and oversee mandated trainings
- Collaborate with payroll team to ensure accuracy and efficiency, and help facilitate a transition to new HRIS system
- Supervise two HR staff, develop their skills, and optimize departmental roles and structures
- Develop and monitor departmental budget
- Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and practices
- Work in concert with the agency's Tikun Olam/Repair the World Committee to support and promote a fair, inclusive, and respectful workplace
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Education/Experience Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, including prior leadership experience
- Experience and/or deep knowledge of talent acquisition, compensation management, employee relations and management, benefits, and HR project work.
- SHRM certification preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills - able to build relationships quickly and establish credibility and buy in with employees at all levels from entry level to CEO
- Knowledgeable of Massachusetts and Federal employment law, compensation and benefits management, including medical plan and 403b structures
- A skilled people-manager and coach
- Experience with HRIS systems (ADP and/or PayCom would be a plus)
- A thoughtful leader who melds creativity, flexibility, and careful judgment
ABOUT JF&CS
For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within.
JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.