Director of Human Resources and Administration
The Director of Human Resources and
Administration is a position within the Department of Finance and Administration
at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (The Leadership
Conference) and The Leadership Conference Education Fund (The Education Fund).
The Leadership Conference is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most diverse
civil and human rights coalition; The Education Fund is the research and
education arm of the coalition. For additional information about the
organizations, visit www.civilrights.org.
This
position is responsible for ensuring that the office is operationally efficient
and effective. Responsible for setting
strategic human resource and administrative direction; providing a perspective
on growth and expansion; and supporting and sustaining a culture of The
Leadership Conference/The Education Fund as a great place to work.
Description
The Director will develop a thorough understanding of the offices’
requirements regarding human resources, administrative functions and physical
plant needs. He/She will partner with executive management to identify talent
gaps and address the needs of departments, vice presidents, directors, managers
and staff in key positions. The Director is responsible for full, accurate
and equitable administration of all compensation and benefits and will be
directly responsible for monitoring the day-to-day work and direct supervision
of the Receptionist and Office Coordinator. The Director of Human
Resources and Administration will be supervised by the Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Human
Resources and Administration will work directly with the Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer, and collaborate closely with the
Director of Finance.
Specific
responsibilities for managing and completing a wide range of human resource and
administrative functions to include, but not limited to:
- Staff recruitment,
retention and terminations
- Maintenance of personnel
files and Personnel Action Forms
- Benefits administration
and staff compensation
- Counsel and advice to
staff on personal and work related issues including providing guidance and
direction to management team and employees on human resource related topics
- Develop, manage and
implement personnel policies; develop a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Work with staff and
management to facilitate staff development and training opportunities
- Communicate and ensure
compliance and consistency with office practices and policies and compliance
with all employment related laws
- Effectively interface
with all levels of the organization to coordinate and oversee all of the
people-related and office management activities
- Make certain that all
administrative systems and processes are highly reliable, finely tuned and well
delivered with an aim toward pro-action rather than reaction
- Research and recommend
relevant insurance products (fidelity bond, property and casualty, management
errors and omissions, etc.).
Maintain relevant insurance files.
- Negotiate related contracts,
manage relevant vendor relationships, liaison with building management and
oversee office operations
- Serve as administrative
team leader, coach and advocate for administrative staff
- Keep informed and up to
date regarding industry standards and best practices related to non-profit
personnel management
- Other duties as
necessary and related
Supervision
- Provide daily
supervision for the Receptionist and Office Coordinator position
Skills and Experience
Required
- Undergraduate degree in
Human Resource or related field (e.g. Human Resource/Organizational Development
or Business Administration)
- 7-10 years of
professional experience with at least 5 years of progressive and hands-on HR generalist
experience and 3 years in customer support and administrative services roles; 3-5
years supervisory experience
- Must have a working
knowledge and be current with all relevant employment related laws; Experience
with developing a HRIS for a staff of at least 40 people
- Broad knowledge and
experience in employment law, compensation, benefits administration,
organizational planning and development, employee relations, safety, training
and development and office administration.
- Must have basic computer
skills in Microsoft Office applications and HRIS programs
- Must be accurate and
efficient, high energy, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in
conjunction with day-to-day activities
- Strong oral and written
communication skills. Superior interpersonal and coaching skills including
patience and ability to work well with staff at all levels
- Evidence of the practice
of a high level of confidentiality and excellent organization skills.
- Demonstrated ability to
successfully participate on senior management teams that provide leadership and
strategic direction
- Excellent analytical
skills and good reasoning abilities and sound judgment
Skills and Experience Preferred
(but not required)
- Working
in HR in a not-for-profit environment
- PHR (Professional
in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior
Professional in Human Resources Certification
- Membership in Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM) or similar organization
Salary
The salary for this
position is commensurate with experience. It is considered a director level
management position.
The Leadership Conference/The Education Fund is
an equal opportunity employer and seeks applicants who will contribute to the
diversity of its staff. To apply for this position, send a resume, cover letter,
salary requirements, and three professional references to DHRA@civilrights.org by Friday,
February 3, 2012.
