Director of Human Resources
About The Position
The Director of Human Resources is the organization’s senior HR leader and a trusted advisor to executive leadership. This role oversees all Human Resources functions for a growing behavioral health and human services organization with approximately 200–225 employees across multiple locations. As the sole HR executive, the Director has a pivotal role in workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, organizational development, and employee engagement. The Director partners with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on workforce strategy and organizational planning, and leads initiatives supporting employee engagement, retention, succession planning, organizational development, and sustainable organizational growth. The role oversees talent acquisition and development, employee relations and investigations, employment-law compliance, benefits and protected-leave programs, HR systems and records, and initiatives that foster a trauma-informed, employee-centered culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
- At least five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
- At least three years of HR leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
- Act 31/Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training.
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Clearance.
- Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
- Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, human services, or nonprofit organizations.
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on workforce strategy and organizational planning.
- Lead employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
- Develop workforce strategies that support agency growth and operational sustainability.
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and workforce development activities.
- Build recruiting strategies to attract talent for clinical, administrative, and support positions.
- Develop partnerships with colleges, workforce development programs, and community organizations.
- Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters.
- Conduct workplace investigations and advise on performance management and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Administer employee benefits programs and annual open enrollment.
- Oversee FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and other protected-leave programs.
- Manage HRIS systems, workforce analytics, and personnel records.
- Champion a trauma-informed, employee-centered workplace culture.
- Lead employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and professional development initiatives.
- Promote a workplace built on trust, collaboration, respect, and employee wellbeing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
