- Provide senior-level leadership and guidance for the organization's HR operations
- Set, enforce, and evaluate legally compliant HR policies, procedures, and best practices
- Develop and administer HR plans and procedures
- Support the COO with compensation programs, job descriptions, and compensation analysis
- Facilitate and monitor the performance evaluation program
- Develop and maintain personnel policies and the employee handbook
- Maintain the HRIS, train managers on its use, and manage vendor relationships
- Lead and support the Cultural and Communication Committee, including annual planning and budget monitoring
- Improve training, organizational culture, and cross-department relationships
- Administer benefits, manage third-party vendors and enrollment, and evaluate program cost-effectiveness
- Manage the relationship and negotiations with the benefits broker
- Process payroll and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Manage recruitment for exempt, nonexempt, intern, and temporary workers
- Write and place advertisements, participate in career fairs, screen and interview candidates, conduct reference checks, extend offers, and conduct onboarding and orientation
- Develop and maintain employee learning and professional development programs
- Advise management on employee relations, counseling, discipline, and termination processes
- Resolve complex employee conflicts
- Engage outside legal counsel as needed
- Maintain HR and C3 budgets
- Maintain department and employee records and reports
- Create and distribute the monthly HR Connections Newsletter
- Organize staff meeting updates and offsite all-staff meetings
- Collaborate with executive leadership on the organization's mission, goals, and talent-management strategy
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Support the organization's overall business goals and mission
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
- PHR or SPHR certification
- Eight to ten years of human resource experience in a leadership role
- Experience supporting and effectively working in a remote work environment
- Ability to self-motivate, organize, and prioritize workload
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities independently
- Ability to work efficiently and resourcefully with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to use proprietary systems and other technologies
- Ability to negotiate contracts
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and client information
- Physically able to sit for extended periods, operate computer equipment, and participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive experience in HR leadership, including policy development, compliance with employment laws, and management of HRIS systems. Proven ability to enhance organizational culture, manage recruitment processes, and support employee development initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- HR Leadership
- Policy Development
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment Management
- PHR or SPHR Certification
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- HRIS Management
- Compensation Analysis
- Payroll Processing
- Benefits Administration
- Performance Evaluation
- Contract Negotiation
- Employee Handbook Development
- Training Program Development
- Organizational Culture Improvement
- Compliance with Employment Laws
Soft Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivation
- Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- PHR Certification
- SPHR Certification
Industry Keywords
- Human Resources
- Employee Relations
- Remote Work Environment
- Talent Management
- HR Policies and Procedures
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Proprietary HR Systems