Associate Director, Human Resources

Lambs Farm • Libertyville, IL

2d • $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Lambs Farm, we've spent over six decades helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives through meaningful work opportunities in our farmyard, restaurants, stores, and community programs. We're a vibrant community that serves as both home to our participants and a place where visitors grow through enriching experiences that create lasting connections. We're strengthening our HR infrastructure to better support our growing team of 200+ employees who make our mission possible every day. This creates an exciting opportunity to shape how we attract, develop, and retain the passionate professionals who directly impact the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. As our Associate Director of Human Resources, you'll partner directly with executive leadership while managing the full spectrum of HR functions—from recruitment and employee relations to compliance and strategic initiatives. Based at our beautiful 72-acre Libertyville campus, you'll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly supports both employee growth and participant well-being. You bring HR expertise and a genuine commitment to supporting employees who serve adults with developmental disabilities. Your approach balances strategic thinking with operational excellence, and you thrive in environments where your work has direct mission impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, OR five years progressive HR experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations matters
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Design recruitment strategies that attract mission-aligned professionals to our growing team
• Build employee engagement programs that strengthen workplace culture and retention
• Lead workplace investigations and resolve complex employee relations matters with fairness
• Transform HR data into actionable insights that improve the employee experience

Benefits

• Supportive HR environment on our Libertyville campus, working closely with department leaders serving 200+ employees
• Supervise Payroll and Benefits Specialist, shape HR strategy with executive leadership, professional development opportunities including pursuit of SHRM-CP or PHR certification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director