Human Resources Manager

Mountain Home Montana • Missoula, MT

21d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain Home seeks a full-time Human Resources Manager (HR Manager) to support the strategy of and provide daily management for the human resources functions of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, compensation, and training in an evolving human services organization. The HR Manager will work closely with our HR team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion that stand out among Montana’s nonprofit sector. They will further empower a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement to nurture the advancement of Mountain Home’s mission. The position best suits an individual with a college degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration, Business Management, Human Resources, etc., and at least three years of related work experience.

Requirements

• College degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration, Business Management, Human Resources, etc.
• At least three years of related work experience
• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion
• Stress Tolerance, Emotional Control, & Flexibility
• Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
• Organizing, Time Management, Planning & Prioritizing
• Proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented approaches
• Strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Logical thinker to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Self-starter while working well in a strong team environment
• Skilled in monitoring the performance of self and others to make improvements
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs
• Ability to direct and organize program activities
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
• Make sound independent decisions by applying policies and procedures and using available resources

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Mountain Home’s HR database (BambooHR currently)
• Review current HR systems and practices and explore, and ultimately implement, new systems based on organizational needs
• Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining policies and procedures related to the role
• Assist in implementing safety policies and practices related to the role
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with community partners recruiting opportunities related to role
• As applicable, understand relevant laws related to personnel management and help ensure all HR processes and actions comply with these laws
• Provide transparent, timely, and effective communication to all necessary stakeholders regarding policies, procedures, practices, etc.
• Develop and continuously update recruiting and hiring practices to improve the applicant and employee experience
• Maintain a job description template and current job descriptions for all positions
• Assist with developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies to ensure a robust and diverse applicant pool for all openings
• Manage the hiring process to ensure consistency across departments and appropriate communication among program, administrative, and fiscal staff
• Serve in a lead or collaborator capacity for the hiring process as needed
• Assist with the developing, evaluating, and updating of Mountain Home’s complete compensation and benefits plan
• Manage eligibility and enrollment for all employees for all health, wellness, retirement, and time off benefits
• Work closely with Mountain Home’s insurance broker to stay informed of what to expect in the coming months/year, and be proactive in planning for changes
• Provide orientation to all new staff members and ensure department and/or program-level onboarding plans are standardized and effective
• Update annually the all-staff training calendar, ensuring that required training is current, relevant, diverse, and progressive
• Assist with the professional development request and approval process
• Train, coach, and support managers to navigate evaluation, training, promotion, discipline, termination, and other HR issues
• Share, seek feedback, and provide training to managers on policies and procedures
• Assist with designing and implementing an enhanced performance management system for employee evaluation that addresses achievement and areas of improvement
• Assist in leading respectful and planned discussions around discipline, termination, and other HR issues directly with employees
• Help employees navigate difficult situations with supervisors and coworkers
• Assist in the management of employee complaints, rumors, gossip, and grievances
• Maintain employee discipline templates to serve as consistent and formal documentation of performance management issues
• Develop and continuously update termination procedures and practices to improve the employee experience
• Assist in managing the termination process to ensure consistency across departments and appropriate communication among relevant staff
• Develop genuine and trusting relationships with all employees while maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and emotional regulation
• Assist in setting the tone of the organizational culture
• Lead/participate in assigned committees related to the role
• Provide transparent, timely, and effective communication to all necessary stakeholders regarding role-related events, opportunities, celebrations, etc.
• Other appropriate and job-related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• SIMPLE IRA match of 3%
• paid time off
• paid sabbatical every 5 years

What This Job Offers

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