HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

FUNCTION – SCOPE STATEMENT:

The Human Resources (HR) Director provides leadership and direction for all aspects of human resources in alignment with the mission, values, and goals of the organization. This role oversees the implementation of policies and programs covering employment, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, training, compliance, and culture initiatives.

The HR Director serves as a key member of the leadership team and ensures that the organization attracts, develops, and retains a diverse, high-performing workforce committed to advancing the nonprofit’s mission.

MAJOR JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategies with the organization’s strategic plan and mission.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.

Talent Acquisition and Management

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop and implement equitable hiring practices.
• Support managers in employee development, coaching, and performance management.

Compensation and Benefits

• Manage and evaluate compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Oversee benefits administration, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit regulations.
• Manage employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution with fairness and confidentiality.
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies, employee handbooks, and procedures.

Training and Development

• Identify organizational training needs and implement professional development programs.
• Promote leadership development and employee engagement opportunities.

HR Administration and Systems

• Oversee HRIS (Human Resource Information System) and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Manage HR metrics and prepare regular reports on workforce trends, turnover, and engagement.
• Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a management or director-level role.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and nonprofit operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build trust and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact as needed with eternal community groups, schools, member’s parents and other to assist in resolving problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.