Sr. Director of Human Resources

Communities In Schools of Central Texas•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas, with over 40 years of community roots. CISCT's mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. As a nearly $24 million organization, CISCT serves tens of thousands of students annually across Central Texas. The organization is hiring a Senior Director of Human Resources to join its HR leadership team, reporting to the Chief Operations Officer. This role is crucial in supporting the COO in driving strategic vision, initiatives, and objectives across talent management, engagement, learning and development, recruiting, performance management, communications, and culture and leadership development. The Senior Director will lead, coordinate, and execute all HR department projects and processes, handling routine functions such as investigations, salary administration, benefits, leave administration, performance appraisal, separations, professional development training, and policy enforcement. This position will also focus on maintaining positive employee relations, ensuring staff satisfaction, and fostering a positive work environment. Additionally, the role involves ownership of organization-wide training systems, including initiating and coordinating training programs, collaborating with internal leaders and external partners to assess needs, develop curriculum, facilitate sessions, create resources, and evaluate effectiveness. This position is not eligible for the summer break.

Requirements

5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent required
Proficient in software for spreadsheets, data analysis, and word processing (e.g., PayScale, Excel, PowerPoint)
Budget and personnel management skills
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Effective public speaking abilities

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience at the director level preferred
PHR or SHRM certificate preferred
Selection, training, and supervision of personnel
Wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration
General and employment law, hearing procedures
Ability to implement policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Develop and execute human resources plan aligned with CIS core values and strategic plan.
Identify agency needs and align processes, including recruitment, onboarding, development, training, evaluation, and retention.
Conduct HR training needs assessments and implement programs, including leadership pathways training.
Direct administration of compensation program, including job descriptions and salary surveys.
Develop and monitor procedures for salary administration and new hire placement.
Oversee leave, health insurance, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation programs.
Proactively address employee issues, collaborate with leadership for effective communication.
Administer employee grievance procedure and handle personnel problems and policy issues.
Conduct annual research on employee satisfaction, morale, and communication.
Design and deliver diversity, equity, and inclusion sessions and professional development programs.
Oversee Auzmor Learning Management System (LMS) & LinkedIn Learning system course administration.
Evaluate progress and impact of learning and professional development activities.
Prepare and deliver presentations on HR and management issues.
Stay informed about HR best practices and changes in non-profit and educational settings.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and safety protocols.