Director of Human Resources

Christ House•Washington, DC

5d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Christ House is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead its human resources operations and support a strong, compliant, and effective workforce. The Director oversees recruitment, employee relations, onboarding and offboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, HR reporting, employee compliance, HR systems, policies, and workforce administration. The position also oversees TCP personnel requirements, including drug screening, background checks, fingerprinting, training, FORRS-related reporting, and other applicable compliance requirements. The Director coordinates HR-related grant requirements and deliverables resulting from consultant meetings and organizational initiatives. The role provides HR guidance to executive and department leadership, maintains confidential personnel records and compliance documentation, supports organizational reporting and audits, and recommends improvements based on workforce trends and assessments. The position works in person at Christ House’s Washington, DC location, generally from 9 AM to 5 PM ET unless otherwise agreed. It involves daily interaction with employees and vendors, work in a fast-paced setting with urgent deadlines, and occasional travel.

Requirements

7 or more years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership experience.
Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, compliance, and HR systems.
Strong knowledge of federal and District of Columbia employment requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Ability to work in person at the Washington, DC location and work the stated hours of 9 AM to 5 PM ET unless otherwise agreed.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer for prolonged durations.
Ability to communicate effectively by phone and video conferencing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Experience with government contracts, grants, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, or other regulated environments.
Experience coordinating background checks, fingerprinting, drug screening, and employee compliance requirements.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
PHR or SPHR certification.
Other relevant HR, compliance, or nonprofit management certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day HR operations, policies, procedures, and employee services.
Advise the CEO, CFO, COO, and department leads on employee relations, staffing, performance management, compensation, and organizational needs.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and District of Columbia employment requirements and maintain confidential, accurate personnel records.
Lead recruitment and hiring, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection in coordination with leadership and department leads.
Develop and maintain job descriptions and recruitment materials; coordinate pre-employment background checks and drug screening.
Support workforce planning, employee retention, talent development, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and management and address employee relations, disciplinary, performance, and workplace matters.
Coordinate investigations and corrective actions as appropriate.
Manage employee onboarding, separation, and exit processes, ensuring required employment, benefits, screening, training, and compliance documentation is completed.
Coordinate with Finance and payroll personnel to support accurate and timely payroll; prepare and maintain monthly payroll and HR reports.
Track headcount, turnover, vacancies, staffing changes, compensation, and other workforce metrics; coordinate employee changes affecting payroll, benefits, compensation, and leave.
Provide HR and payroll information for organizational, grant, and program reporting and coordinate with department heads on accurate time card and PTO approvals.
Serve as the primary HR contact for TCP personnel requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, background checks, FBI fingerprinting, required training, vaccinations, and other personnel requirements.
Maintain TCP compliance records, monitor deadlines, coordinate FORRS personnel entries and monthly reporting as assigned, and support TCP invoicing and related reporting.
Provide HR, payroll, staffing, and workforce information for grant reporting; coordinate personnel information with the Grant Writer and maintain grant-supporting documentation.
Support audits, monitoring visits, and compliance reviews.
Participate in consultant meetings, track assigned action items, complete HR-related deliverables, and support implementation of assessment recommendations.
Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment, manage benefit changes and documentation, and administer and track employee leave and payroll impacts.
Ensure compliance with DC Paid Family Leave and applicable employment requirements.
Manage HRIS administration and employee data, optimizing system capabilities, workflows, and integrations for operational efficiency and adoption.
Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, employee handbook updates, and compliance trackers for screenings, training, certifications, skills, and other employee documentation.
Monitor employment law and regulatory changes affecting HR operations.
Provide regular HR reports and updates to the CEO, analyzing workforce trends and recommending and implementing process improvements.
Assess significant HR, compliance, and employee relations risks and provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the CEO or designated leadership.