Human Resources (HR) Director

Boulder Jewish Community Center • Boulder, CO

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boulder JCC is seeking a talented, conscientious, and resourceful Human Resources (HR) Director to join their dynamic and community-centered organization. This role is primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and managing human resources strategies, and administering and evaluating all HR functions to ensure the Boulder JCC's mission is upheld. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the HR Director will provide strategic guidance to promote a positive work environment and enhance employee engagement. The position involves comprehensive ownership and direction of HR initiatives with significant authority, covering recruiting, onboarding, staff engagement, employee relations, professional development, compensation and benefits, policy development, and compliance. The role requires an ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong analytical, critical thinking, discretion, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess strategic acumen to collaborate with senior leaders and the technical proficiency to manage daily HR operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Eight years of relevant work in the human resources field
• Knowledge of HR functions, policies, technologies, and procedures
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology quickly
• Ability to execute daily HR tasks and processes including payroll, benefits administration, training, recruiting & onboarding, and similar tasks.
• Well-developed people skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Non-profit experience preferred
• Experience as a strategic leader on an executive team preferred
• Familiarity with Paylocity a plus
• HR Certification (PHR/SPHR) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the HR subject matter expert within the organization and across all administrative and program areas, including Compliance & Risk Management, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Acumen, Total Rewards, & Employee Engagement.
• Act as a strategic leader of the Boulder JCC, embodying the organization's values, priorities, and mission; translating organizational priorities into actionable HR initiatives and strategic priorities, planning for their timely execution.
• Proactively direct and execute HR processes, including the creation and maintenance of policies, the Employee Handbook, staff files, and vendor management.
• Approach work with sensitivity, confidentiality, and thoughtfulness, placing priority on the Boulder JCC's mission and values and the well-being of staff, program participants, and community members.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations; stay up to date on best practices and regulatory changes to review and update policies as needed.
• In collaboration with senior leadership, design and implement the organization-wide compensation program and benchmark offerings to ensure competitiveness; oversee semi-monthly payroll processing; and administer all company benefits and the retirement plan, including compliance, reporting, and plan design evaluation.
• Provide consultation and guidance to supervisors on HR strategies, coaching, discipline, and employment law compliance; and lead efforts to gather and analyze staff feedback to drive improvements in engagement and retention.
• Oversee the full recruiting process for all staffing; collaborate with hiring managers to develop competitive job offers; and manage the onboarding process to drive new hire engagement, retention, and alignment with organization values. Analyze and implement a recruiting strategy including competitive pay analysis.
• Conduct or organize training programs, including leadership development; and fully orchestrate and lead employee-wide staff meetings in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team. Guide managers on career path and promotional development for their teams.
• Develop and implement performance management systems (including reviews, coaching, and monitoring) that align organization-wide and individual metrics.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Access to a health savings account (HSA) with generous employer contributions
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting and an employer match up to 4%
• Voluntary disability, life, and accident insurance
• Substantial staff discounts
• Plentiful time off (vacation, sick, and holidays including a full week during Thanksgiving)

What This Job Offers

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