Director of Human Resources and Administration

Workforce Connections, Inc.•La Crosse, WI

5d•$74,360 - $96,720

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources and Administration provides leadership for Workforce Connections' human resources, administrative operations, and organizational support services. The position oversees human resource administration, employee relations, payroll and benefits, policy implementation, financial oversight, and administrative systems, while partnering with the Executive Director and Director of Operations to strengthen organizational effectiveness, support employees, and advance the organization's mission. The Director supervises and supports the Finance Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator, ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and organizational requirements, and coordinates audits, monitoring activities, and financial oversight. The role is full-time and exempt, based at an assigned WCI work location or an approved work arrangement, with regular regional travel potentially required. Compensation is $74,872–$82,472 annually, depending on qualifications and experience and in accordance with WCI's Board-approved Pay Plan.

Requirements

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, interpret policies, and solve complex organizational challenges.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and build positive working relationships.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ability to learn agency financial, payroll, and human resource information systems.
Ability to travel as needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Three to five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human resources, administration, nonprofit or government operations, or a related field.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or comparable professional certification.

Responsibilities

Lead human resources, payroll, employee benefits, personnel policies, and administrative operations.
Supervise and support the Finance Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, grant requirements, financial controls, and regulatory standards.
Oversee onboarding, employee relations, performance management, organizational policies, and human resource systems.
Partner with the Executive Director and Director of Operations on organizational planning, budgeting, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate audits, monitoring activities, financial oversight, and administrative systems that support organizational success.
Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position.