Human Resources Director

unity BAY Updated • Moncks Corner, SC

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About The Position

The Human Resources Director is the organization’s senior HR leader, responsible for designing and executing HR strategies that support its mission, values, and long-term goals. The role combines strategic planning with operational leadership to provide effective HR services, maintain legal and regulatory compliance, and foster a high-performing, mission-driven culture. The position serves a nonprofit organization with 200 employees and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. It supervises the Staff Development and HR Coordinator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least three years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, regulatory compliance, and human resources best practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, digital personnel records, and payroll and benefits software.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and software systems.
• Commitment to professional conduct and treating others with dignity and respect.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds; fine and gross motor coordination for computer use, filing, and training setup.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied environments; possible exposure to communicable diseases and physical aggression; use of safety equipment may be required.
• Must operate agency vehicles safely.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
• Nonprofit or human services experience.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend policy updates.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and oversight-agency standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain personnel policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; communicate policy changes and provide guidance and training.
• Coordinate the agency’s response to employment-related legal proceedings, insurance hearings, regulatory audits, and investigations.
• Lead recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding; maintain accurate job descriptions and qualification requirements.
• Advise and train directors and supervisors on interviewing, hiring, performance management, corrective action, termination, harassment prevention, workplace safety, and employment-law compliance.
• Develop workforce-planning and retention strategies aligned with operational needs.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, mission-driven culture that promotes engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Identify organizational training and professional-development needs and ensure programs are implemented and evaluated in compliance with relevant policies, laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Supervise and develop HR staff through coaching, performance feedback, and professional-development opportunities.
• Partner with leadership on employee engagement, leadership development, succession planning, and organizational change.
• Develop and oversee competitive, equitable compensation and benefits programs; administer benefits and communicate them accurately and promptly to employees.
• Support leaders and supervisors with complex employee-relations matters, including performance concerns, corrective action, grievances, and workplace conflict.
• Conduct or coordinate workplace investigations and recommend consistent resolutions; monitor compensation, benefits, and employee-relations practices for compliance and effectiveness.
• Oversee secure, accurate, and confidential personnel records in accordance with retention requirements and applicable laws.
• Manage HR information systems and related processes to ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and effective reporting; establish access controls and safeguards for employee information.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation and insurance claims, maintain claim documentation, monitor case status, and support timely return-to-work processes.
• Keep the CEO informed of significant personnel regulations, work-related claims, and workforce trends.
• Share information with staff and leadership about personnel regulations, employee benefits, and relevant HR matters.
• Attend departmental meetings and committees as requested and perform other duties assigned to support the agency’s mission and operational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package in line with market standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director