Human Resources Director

Job description

Overview: The Human Resources Director provides leadership and oversight for the organization's Human Resources functions, ensuring alignment with the JCC's mission, values, and operational goals. This role oversees payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, performance management, HR systems, and employee support while supervising the HR Support Specialist. General Responsibilities: - Serve as a strategic partner to leadership by developing and implementing HR initiatives that support organizational goals, employee engagement, retention, and workforce planning - Participate as a member of the leadership team, including attendance at Board meetings - Provide guidance, support, and oversight to the HR Support Specialist and other staff on HR-related matters - Manage the organization's HRIS and payroll system (Paylocity), ensuring accurate payroll processing, employee records, reporting, and compliance - Administer employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, and wellness plans - Oversee workers' compensation claims management - Lead and support performance management processes, including annual evaluations, employee feedback, coaching, and development initiatives - Support recruitment and onboarding efforts - Support employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and coaching - Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations Skills and Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required - Minimum of five years of progressive human resources management experience preferred - Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills - High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems; Paylocity experience preferred