Director of HR & People Development

Hephzibah Children's Association; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hephzibah Children's Association is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead staff development, oversee compensation strategy, and foster a coaching culture across the organization.

The role manages the HR team, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws, oversees benefits, and administers insurance and retirement plans. A proven leader in equity and staff empowerment is essential.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Professional Coaching or related field.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting employment and benefits, including but not limited to: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Experience designing and implementing creative solutions for staff development, compensation, or performance assessment a plus.
• Mission driven with a commitment to equity and inclusion in leadership and all organizational aspects and commitment to the core values of commitment to children and families, respect, honesty and integrity, accountability, learning and improvement and stability and innovation.
• Human Resources certification preferred (HRCI or SHRM).

Responsibilities

• Lead staff development, oversee compensation strategy, and foster a coaching culture across the organization.
• Manage the HR team and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Oversee employee benefits and administer insurance and retirement plans.
• Serve as a core member of the leadership team and thought leader for staff empowerment, equity, and performance.

Job description

Hephzibah Children's Association is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead staff development, oversee compensation strategy, and foster a coaching culture across the organization.

The role manages the HR team, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws, oversees benefits, and administers insurance and retirement plans. A proven leader in equity and staff empowerment is essential.