Director- Human Resources

Episcopal Relief & Development
  • Location
    Remote, New York
  • Sector
    Non Profit
  • Experience
    Mid Career
  • Posted
    Yesterday

Position description

Director, Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing a human
resources strategy that supports the organization’s mission, core values and
business plan. This role plays a crucial part in advancing the organization’s
Culture and Engagement strategy, with a particular emphasis on training and
development, compensation and performance management. The Director also
contributes to the Organization Health and Resilience strategic plan imperative
by ensuring employees have the skills and support they need to excel in their
roles, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s
mission. Additionally, the Director oversees HR operations, employee relations,
compliance, and benefits management, including oversight of the annual open
enrollment process, ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and
Credo. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. 

HR Operations,
Compliance and Business Partnering 

• Develop and implement
organization-wide policies and systems that address HR risks, ensure legal
compliance, reflect industry best practices, and align with the organization’s
mission and values, both in the US and in all operating countries. 

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate
HR records and data, leveraging systems for efficient operations and reporting. 

• Oversee employee benefits programs
and the annual open enrollment process (including medical, dental, pension
& 403b, FSA, transit, long and short-term disability, life insurance, etc.) 

• In partnership with the Controller
and Payroll Specialist, review and approve biweekly payroll. 

• Serve as a resource and strategic advisor
on all matters pertaining to Human Resources management. 

Culture and Staff
Engagement. 

• In collaboration with Manager,
Culture & Engagement, develop and execute a comprehensive Culture and Staff
Engagement strategy that is aligned with the organization’s strategic goals,
mission, values and Credo; grounded in assessments, performance data and
organizational objectives. 

• Champion a values-driven
organizational culture rooted in the organization’s faith foundation, where all
individuals from all backgrounds (cultural, professional and
socioeconomic) are treated with dignity, respect
and have equitable access to growth, development, and advancement opportunities. 

• Lead the planning and execution of
cultural and organizational gatherings fostering connectivity, belonging and
relationship building. 

Training &
Organizational Development 

• Design and implement a holistic
learning and development strategy, that builds critical management skills among
supervisors and future leaders while promoting a continuous learning and
development culture. 

• Develop engaging training content and
materials, using a blended learning approach (e.g., workshops, e-learning
modules, webinars, job aids). 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of
training programs through feedback, assessments, and key performance indicators
(KPIs), making data-driven improvements. 

Performance
Management: 

• Design, implement, and continuously
refine a robust, fair, and transparent performance management system that
aligns individual goals with organizational objectives and departmental annual
work plans. 

• Provide guidance and training to
managers and employees on goal setting, performance reviews, development
planning, and fostering a strong feedback culture through tools and practices
that encourage open, constructive feedback and recognition. 

• Oversee the annual performance review
cycle, ensuring timely completion and meaningful evaluations and goal setting. 

Employee Relations 

• Provide guidance and support to
employees and managers on a wide range of employee relations issues, including
conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances, in alignment with
organizational policies and values; and conducting investigations as needed, ensuring
fairness, consistency and discretion. 

Talent Acquisition
& Onboarding Support 

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition
Specialist to develop clear and effective recruitment and onboarding processes
and procedures, ensuring a positive candidate experience and an efficient
hiring process for managers. 

• Other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Supervise a total of 4 full-time
employees 

§ Manager,
HR Compliance & Technology 

§ Manager,
Culture & Engagement 

§ Talent
Acquisition Specialist 

§ HR
Generalist. 

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources,
Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
required, and, or equivalent experience. 

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP,
HRCI SPHR, GPHR) highly preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of eight (8) years of
progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least four (4) years in a
leadership role within an international organization. 

• A minimum of four (4) years of
experience working in a not-for-profit agency, providing support to a diverse
staff; international experience preferred. 

• A minimum of four (4) years of direct
supervisory experience. 

RELATED SKILLS: 

• Demonstrated expertise and a proven
track record in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training
and development programs. 

• Extensive experience in developing
and overseeing effective performance management systems, including goal
setting, feedback mechanisms, and performance evaluations. 

• Customer service oriented with
excellent interpersonal, project management, organizational and communication
skills, both oral and written (including strong editing and proofreading). 

• Effective in a highly collaborative
work environment: quick and agile learner, effective problem solver. 

• Ability to manage difficult
situations with tact and diplomacy, maintaining confidentiality. 

• Advanced knowledge of regulations and
laws governing US and international employment. 

• Advanced knowledge of human resources
best practices, basic employment law, employee relations, training and
compensation/benefits. 

• Ability to take initiative and work
well independently, but collegially with other team members. 

• Highly organized, able to follow
tasks through to completion and meet firm deadlines. 

• Proficient with ADP, Google Suite,
Word, PowerPoint, Excel and HRIS systems. 

• Self-starter; ability to work
independently in a remote-work environment, with strong time management and
multi-tasking skills. 

• Comfortable working in a faith-based
environment. 

• Spanish language skills a plus. 

OTHER
REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel up to 3 times a year may be
required. 

• May be required to work long hours
and a varied schedule including evenings and weekends. 

SALARY & BENEFITS: 

· Annual salary range of $145,000-$155,000 Per year 

· Competitive, comprehensive benefits package offered

Application instructions

To be considered for the Director, Human Resources position, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
with the subject line “Director, Human Resources”. For more information, visit our website at www.episcopalrelief.org· Applications missing either a resume or a cover letter will not be considered.

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