Director of Human Resources

Health Care for the Homeless; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Health Care for the Homeless in Baltimore, MD seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy, operations, and staff development for a health-focused nonprofit. The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, compliance, and data-driven decision making within a mission-driven team.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive HR leadership experience in health care or human services, a strong ethics framework, and a track record of building staff capacity and transparent pay practices.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required; 10–15 years of HR leadership experience in health care or human services preferred.
• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development or related field preferred.
• PHR or SHRM certification strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Strategically align HR initiatives with agency goals and lead staffing, compensation, and pay practices.
• Build and develop HR staff; foster trust, accountability, and open communication.
• Ensure legal compliance, reporting, audits, and vendor contracts; manage HRIS (ADP) for data-driven decisions.
• Oversee benefits design reflecting staff needs and organizational values.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding to attract and retain top talent; create clear career pathways.
• Collaborate with Quality Improvement to maintain licenses, credentials, and competencies.
• Staff the HR Committee of the Board; liaise with external counsel and partners.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Tech literacy in HR

Ethical decision-making

Project management

HR analytics

Anti-racist leadership

Staff development

Communication

Relationship building

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in HRM/Development

PHR/SHRM certification

Herramientas

ADP HRIS

Descripción del empleo

OverviewThe Director of Human Resources advances the vision of Health Care for the Homeless through their leadership of the human resources function. As a member of the agency’s Management Team, the Director will champion a culture of inclusion and belonging—ensuring that every employee feels supported, empowered, and positioned to thrive.Key Role ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipPartner with senior leadership to align HR strategy with agency-wide goals.Develop and implement an effective staffing plan, compensation policy, and transparent pay practices.Team & Culture DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop HR staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative department.Build a culture of trust, accountability, and open communication across the agency.Mentor managers to strengthen leadership capacity, supervisory skills, and staff development practices.Human Resources OperationsEnsure compliance with employment laws, mandatory reporting, audits, and HR vendor contracts.Manage HRIS (ADP) to increase efficiency, accuracy, and data-driven decision-making.Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair treatment, conflict resolution, and consistent practices.Design and evaluate a comprehensive benefits program that reflects organizational values and staff needs.Talent & Workforce DevelopmentLead recruitment and onboarding efforts to attract and retain top talent.Develop clear career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and professional growth initiatives.Partner with Quality Improvement to ensure all staff maintain necessary licenses, credentials, and competencies.Board & Legal LiaisonStaff the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors.Serve as HR liaison with pro bono legal counsel and external partners.Key Agency ResponsibilitiesIn addition to role responsibilities, every staff member has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:Models and reinforces the core values of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balanceActively participates in performance improvement and advocacy activities that support the missionProtects clients’ personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant health care-related IT security regulationsPerforms other duties on an as-neededKnowledge, Experience and SkillsFormal Education and TrainingBachelor’s degree required; 10-15 years of experience in human resources with track record of progressive leadership experience in the area or an associate’s degree and 5 years of experience may be consideredMaster’s degree in Human Resource Management/Development or a related field preferredProfessional certification (PHR or SHRM) strongly preferredExperienceSeven years of human resources management; experience within health care or human services requiredThree years of supervisory experience strongly preferredDemonstrated experience in deadline-driven project managementDemonstrated experience in managing HRIS and data analyticsSkillsExcellent critical thinking skillsPassion for leveraging technology to reduce paper processes and create transparencyStrong commitment to ethical decision-makingAbility to plan, implement, oversee and evaluate complex initiativesComposed, reliable leader in stressful situationsSelf-reflective and committed to creating an anti-racist workplaceStrong ability to build rapport, motivate others and find common ground in order to form partnershipsWorking Conditions and Physical RequirementsActivitySomeFreqWork Position %Lift0-50 lbs.XSitting50%Carry0-50 lbs.XWalking35%Push0-50 lbs.XStanding15%Pull0-50 lbs.XStoop, KneelXCrawlN/AClimbN/ABalanceN/APhysical RequirementsHazardsMark with an X if this is a physical requirement for this job.Mark with an X if this is a potential hazard for this job.XManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Use of Latex GlovesPerform shift workExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsManeuver weight of patientsExposure to moving mechanical partsHear alarms/telephone/tape recorderXExposure to dust/fumesReach above shoulderExposure to potential electrical shockXRepetitive arm/hand movementsExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyXFinger DexterityExposure to high pitched noisesColor VisionExposure to communicable diseases*Acuity – farBlood born pathogen exposureAcuity – nearGaseous risk exposureDepth perceptionXOn Call