Director of Human Resources
About The Position
The Director of Human Resources will lead the organization’s people operations with a focus on mission alignment, compliance, and staff development. This position is responsible for building and maintaining a workplace culture grounded in equity, transparency, and care, while ensuring effective management of payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems. The Director will also oversee professional development opportunities, support staff growth, and manage the organization’s intern program. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and a risk taker, with a high degree of confidence and energy. Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for racial and social justice are essentials for success.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Experience developing and leading professional development initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles (nonprofit or mission-driven environment strongly preferred).
Responsibilities
- People & Culture Leadership Develop and implement HR strategies and policies that align with the organization’s mission, values, and social justice principles.
- Partner with leadership to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and staff on employee relations, performance, and workplace practices.
- HR Operations & Compliance Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws as well as nonprofit regulations.
- Manage and oversee accurate payroll administration and HRIS systems.
- Maintain employee records, policies, and procedures with an emphasis on clarity and accessibility.
- Compensation & Benefits Oversee employee benefits administration, including health, retirement, and leave programs.
- Ensure staff understand and can access benefits that support their well-being.
- Lead annual benefits review and renewal processes.
- Talent Development & Performance Design and implement equitable professional development opportunities for staff.
- Support performance management processes, coaching managers to set goals and provide constructive feedback.
- Develop pathways for staff growth within organizational capacity.
- Internship Program Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of interns.
- Ensure intern experiences are meaningful, educational, and aligned with organizational values.
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance and coverage (including dental and vision)
- 403b retirement plan with 10% employer matching contribution after completion of one-year
- paid time off including 20 days of vacation, plus national holidays, sick days, organizational closure at the end of December, and year-round early dismissal on Fridays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
