Talent & Human Resources Director

Come work with a team of dynamic professionals who dedicate their services and skills to creating opportunities for success within our community. Community Housing Network (CHN) is a nonprofit helping the people of central Ohio since 1987. Bring your knowledge and passion to help CHN impact our community. Share in our values by empowering people, solving problems, building relationships, being curious, creating equitable opportunities, and having fun. If you’d like to learn more about the mission of CHN, who we are, and who we serve, go to www.chninc.org.
The Talent & Human Resources (HR) Director provides strategic and operational leadership for CHN's Talent and Human Resources functions. This position partners with CHN Leaders to develop and implement HR strategies, programs, policies, and practices that support CHN's mission, organizational goals, and employee experience.
 

What you will do in the role:

• Organizational Leadership - Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement HR systems, structures, and strategies that support organizational priorities and long-term workforce needs. Translate CHN’s strategic goals into departmental operational plans, initiatives, and measurable outcomes. Serve as a trusted advisor to organizational leaders on human resources, workforce planning, organizational development, and employee-related matters. Provide guidance to leaders on the consistent, equitable, and appropriate application of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Talent & Human Resources Leadership - Partner with leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive talent and HR strategy aligned with organizational goals and values. Direct and oversee CHN’s talent management programs including workforce planning, talent acquisition & recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention & engagement, succession planning, and staff training & development. Develop, manage, and monitor the annual Talent & HR budget, ensuring appropriate financial stewardship and alignment with organizational priorities. Establish performance expectations for the Talent & HR team and provide coaching, feedback, and development to ensure effective performance and professional growth. Ensure team development and individual team member professional development.
• Organizational Development & Change Management - Lead organizational development initiatives, including structural assessments, workforce planning, and process improvement. Oversee the development of programs designed to enhance collaboration, innovation, and overall organizational effectiveness. Advise and implement change management strategies to help employees adapt to organizational shifts and improvement initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management - Develop and oversee talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce needs. Establish recruiting practices that support equitable, efficient, and effective hiring. Monitor recruiting metrics, staffing trends, time-to-fill, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes. Partner with hiring managers on recruitment strategy and selection of candidates. Participate directly in recruitment and selection for leadership, specialized, or otherwise critical positions as needed. Create an active talent pipeline
• Compensation, Benefits, & Compliance - Oversee compensation and benefits strategy, HR compliance, HRIS and payroll administration, and employee leave and accommodation programs. Serve as a resource to leadership, managers, and employees on HR policies, employment matters, and workplace concerns, ensuring consistent administration, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management - Serve as the primary advisor on complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and corrective action, ensuring consistent documentation, confidentiality, and appropriate escalation. Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, SOPs, and related documentation.

Education/Years & Type of Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Experience managing or overseeing payroll administration.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a leadership or management capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Experience leading or managing an HR team.
• Experience using Paycom Payroll and HRIS systems.

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials: PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
Other Requirements

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, recruitment, leave administration, and HR compliance.
• Strong HRIS and data-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain appropriate boundaries when handling complex employee and organizational matters.
• Strong coaching, consultation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing HR team

As a full time member of the CHN team you will also receive training, health, vision, and dental, paid time off, 401(k), and an opportunity to work in an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit at heart. We care about the growth and development of our people and those we serve.

EEO and Diversity Statement

Community Housing Network (CHN) champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all practices. This vision guides our recruitment and hiring practices. We are devoted to building a company and community where people experience authenticity and belonging. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Your unique background and identity are invaluable and needed here! We are stronger when the diversity of our workforce and our individual and collective experiences influence our practices. Come join us and find out what your best work could look like here at CHN!