Safe Alliance - Director of Human Resources

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources supports the agency mission of providing hope and healing to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and practices across all functional areas, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, compliance, employee relations, talent management, training and development, and workforce planning. This role also serves as the training liaison for Safe Alliance, creating and delivering programs that support organizational growth and effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field (Master's preferred)
Six years' experience in HR, payroll, employee relations, and HRIS systems.
Strong communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office and vitural meeting platforms, ability to work independently, strong presentation/facilitation skills
Employee must demonstrate the following competencies at all times. It is expected that all Chief and Director level staff will also demonstrate the position competencies of their direct reports.
Employee must have access to transportation that allows them to meet all job requirements in a timely fashion.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR certification optional

Responsibilities

Develop and execute HR strategy aligned with organizational goals, agency policies and legal requirements
Oversee recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes.
Manage compensation and benefits programs, payroll administration, and HRIS systems.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Advise executive leadership on HR matters and provide coaching and mentorship.
Handle employee relations, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
Conduct employee exit interviews.
Monitor HR trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports for decision-making.
Assess organizational training needs and design programs to address them.
Create and deliver onboarding, orientation, and skills training.
Develop training materials and maintain participation records.
Evaluate program effectiveness and adjust as needed.
Manage training budgets and ensure milestones are met.
Working with designated Ascend staff, coordinate the development of the agency budget and assist with forecasting the agency's financial status.
Supervise assigned staff.
Assist in selecting, recruiting, training and supervising, evaluating and recognizing qualified staff, volunteers and interns.
Work to develop teams utilizing strong onboarding, communication, training/ team building, evaluation through staff feedback and succession planning.
Provide reports/support for Board of Director meetings and other board activities.
Ensure that employee time is entered into timekeeper system accurately; approve timesheets according to established deadlines; and office staffed appropriately.
Adhere to agency procedures concerning Critical Incident Reports and Client Satisfaction surveys and participate in the Quality Assurance process.
Support agency mission by staffing at least a total of four events and outreach activities annually.
Support agency mission by participating personally and ensure staff involvement in agency and community meetings and committees as requested by CLO.
Support agency mission by participating personally in Strategy Team, Leadership Team, and ensure staff involvement in agency and community meetings and committees.
Promote and maintain professional relationships with agency staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Maintain professional licensing/certification as applicable, staying informed about traumas, victimization, and other priority issues for the agency for the purpose of communications, marketing, grant writing, and fundraising/development activities.
Contribute to agency effectiveness by performing other agency duties as assigned.