Director of Human Resources

4 days ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States United Way of Greater Kansas City Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Human Resources to join our team at United Way of Greater Kansas City. As a strategic leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support our organization's short and long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • HR Strategy and Planning:
    • Develop and execute HR strategies that align with our business objectives.
    • Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure HR objectives are met.
    • Evolve and implement HR policies and procedures that promote fairness, transparency, and employee satisfaction.
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:
    • Oversee the talent acquisition process, ensuring the recruitment of top-tier candidates across all departments.
    • Develop innovative sourcing methods and build a strong talent pipeline.
    • Implement effective onboarding programs to welcome and integrate new employees successfully.
  • Employee Development and Engagement:
    • Foster a culture of continuous learning, growth, and career development.
    • Identify training needs within the organization and coordinate training programs to address skill gaps and enhance employee development.
    • Track training participation and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives.
    • Administer annual employee engagement surveys and develop initiatives to enhance job satisfaction and retention.
  • Performance Development and Training:
    • Implement and iterate on performance development systems to provide ongoing feedback and opportunities to learn and grow.
    • Provide guidance and support to managers in conducting ongoing performance conversations and setting performance goals.
    • Monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement or development.
    • Address performance-related issues and facilitate appropriate action plans.
  • Internal Communication and Monthly All Staff Meetings:
    • Develop and implement effective internal communication strategies that align with our organizational goals and culture, fostering employee engagement and alignment.
    • Create and disseminate weekly staff newsletter communications.
    • Manage and maintain internal Microsoft Teams channels, ensuring consistent and timely dissemination of information while leveraging appropriate channels for different types of messages.
    • Coordinate all aspects of monthly staff meetings, including scheduling, agenda creation, and technology setup.
  • Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits Administration:
    • Liaise with third-party HR vendors to manage benefits, HRIS configuration, data entry, maintenance, and ensure accurate and up-to-date employee records.
    • Assist with the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages.
    • Collect, verify, and process employee timekeeping data accurately and efficiently to ensure timely and accurate payroll runs.
    • Stay updated on industry trends and conduct regular benchmarking to ensure competitiveness.
    • Ensure compliance with relevant compensation laws and regulations.
  • Employee Relations and Legal Compliance:
    • Serve as a trusted and impartial point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and support as needed.
    • Conduct investigations into employee complaints or grievances, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
    • Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
    • Collaborate with legal counsel when necessary to mitigate legal risks.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
    • Champion DEI initiatives and foster an inclusive and diverse work environment by collaborating with our internal DEI Committee to achieve annual goals and priorities.
    • Develop strategies to attract, retain, and advance a diverse workforce.
  • HR Metrics and Analytics:
    • Implement HR analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
    • Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive improvements.

Requirements:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled HR professional with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in progressively responsible HR/operations leadership roles, with a strong understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, with experience in talent acquisition, employee development, and performance development. Experience in implementing successful DEI initiatives and positively enhancing organizational culture is highly desirable.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including full health and dental coverage, 12 weeks paid parental/medical leave, unlimited paid time off, 403B with company match, flexible office culture, employee development opportunities, and a hybrid work environment.



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