Director of Human Resources

Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement•Omaha, NE

21h•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources plays a critical role in the next chapter of CIRA's organizational journey. As a mission-driven nonprofit serving immigrants and refugees, CIRA has grown in size, complexity, and impact. The organization is now focused on strengthening its internal systems, developing its people, and ensuring long-term continuity so staff can sustainably deliver life-changing services. This role is an opportunity to build, modernize, and strengthen the organization's support for its people, while honoring the mission, values, and lived experiences of those who carry the work forward every day. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving on the leadership team, the Director of Human Resources provides both strategic and hands-on leadership for all human resources functions across the organization. This role is responsible for strengthening people systems, developing staff and leaders, modernizing HR infrastructure, and supporting long-term organizational sustainability. This is an opportunity to join an organization known for its supportive culture, strong employee engagement, and low turnover, even through periods of significant growth and change. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering honest perspectives, sound judgment, and practical solutions that translate mission-driven values into effective people practices. Success in this role requires balancing empathy with accountability, strategy with execution, and continuity with thoughtful change. This role is intended to provide long-term leadership and continuity as the organization continues to grow and mature while planning for future leadership transitions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, nonprofit management, business administration, organizational psychology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
7+ years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including advising senior leaders
Demonstrated experience in organizational development, workforce planning, and staff development
Demonstrated cultural competence and understanding of the unique experiences of diverse populations, including immigrants and refugees
Ability to translate complex HR concepts, including benefits, insurance, and retirement systems, into understandable guidance for employees from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Proven ability to coach leaders and navigate complex employee relations issues
Experience using HRIS platforms and workforce data to drive decisions
Working knowledge of employment regulations, including FLSA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRS, and DOL requirements
Proficiency in Office 365 applications and ability to learn new software
Ability to pass all required background checks
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and leadership team on people strategy, organizational health, and workforce risk
Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organizational priorities, growth, and long-term sustainability
Lead workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational development efforts
Use workforce data and insights to inform decisions and prioritize action
Provide oversight and direction for recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
Ensure hiring and onboarding practices are equitable, efficient, compliant, and aligned with CIRA’s mission and values
Collaborate with leaders to identify staffing needs, role design, and workforce planning strategies
Design and implement practical, accessible training and development approaches that support retention and internal growth
Collaborate with leadership to design and support employee engagement initiatives and team building events, including seasonal activities and informal gatherings that strengthen workplace culture and connection
Champion a people-centered culture rooted in inclusion, respect, and belonging
Evaluate and implement HR systems and process improvements that create real efficiency and reliability
Oversee administration of all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies
Partner with brokers, insurance carriers, retirement providers, and Finance to manage plan performance, costs, renewals, payroll deduction updates, benefit audits, and issue resolution
Lead annual open enrollment planning, communication, and execution, driving agency-wide participation and employee engagement
Ensure compliance with ACA reporting, insurance requirements, and all benefits-related regulatory filings and submissions
Serve as the primary resource for complex employee benefits inquiries, providing clear guidance and timely resolution
Support leadership with compensation strategy, market benchmarking, salary analysis, pay equity reviews, and workforce retention initiatives
Serve as the senior resource for complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations
Coach managers through conflict resolution, difficult personnel situations, and performance management strategies
Foster a connected, collaborative workplace culture by supporting employee integration, engagement and recognition
Promote consistent and fair application of policies and employment practices
Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across all HR functions, including employee relations, benefits, compensation, and offboarding
Maintain up to date knowledge of evolving employment legislation and ensure HR policies and handbook remain in compliance