Strategic HR Director for Conservation

Coastal Conservation League; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement

PTO

Job summary

The Coastal Conservation League seeks a Director of Human Resources to serve as the organization's senior HR leader and strategic advisor to executive leadership. This role develops and manages all HR functions across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, training, and organizational development.

Reporting to the executive team, you will shape workforce planning, culture initiatives, and leadership development to advance the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading organization-wide HR functions.
• Experience in employee relations, employment law compliance, recruitment, compensation and benefits administration, and performance management.
• Experience developing and implementing organizational development programs.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and conservation mission.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement.
• Recommend and implement policies, practices, and programs that support organizational effectiveness.
• Lead all recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Ensure equitable and inclusive hiring practices.
• Manage employee onboarding and orientation programs.
• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct internal investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain a positive work environment that reflects organizational values.
• Administer performance management systems and processes.
• Support managers in goal setting, employee development, coaching, and performance improvement planning.
• Develop employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Administer employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Conduct market analyses and make recommendations regarding compensation practices.
• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and retirement plan providers.
• Coordinate annual benefits enrollment processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain personnel records and HR documentation.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and employee handbook content.
• Coordinate required labor law postings and mandated trainings.
• Assess employee training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities.
• Develop and coordinate leadership and management training initiatives.
• Support succession planning and workforce development efforts.
• Manage HRIS, personnel files, and employee data reporting.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and analyses for leadership and board committees as needed.
• Administer leave programs and employee records.
• Oversee HR-related contracts, vendors, and service providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

10+ years HR experience

5+ years HR leadership

Employee relations

Employment law compliance

Recruitment

Compensation & benefits

Performance management

Org development

HRIS

MS Office

Nonprofit experience

Remote work experience

Nonprofit hiring practices

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related fields

SHRM-CP/SCP, SPHR, or PHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Coastal Conservation League seeks a Director of Human Resources to serve as the organization's senior HR leader and strategic advisor to executive leadership. This role develops and manages all HR functions across talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, training, and organizational development.

Reporting to the executive team, you will shape workforce planning, culture initiatives, and leadership development to advance the