Strategic HR Director – Social Impact Leader

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Telehealth

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Hartford, CT is seeking a Divisional HR Director to lead human resources across the division, overseeing compliance, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits and payroll inputs. The role partners with division leadership to promote a positive work climate and ensure policy adherence.

Responsibilities include policy development, training of supervisors, performance management, and HR systems oversight within a large nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field.
• 7-10 years of related HR leadership experience.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR programs across the division, ensuring legal compliance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management.
• Administer benefits, compensation and retirement plans.
• Manage timekeeping, payroll inputs and HR reporting.
• Develop and deliver supervisor compliance training.
• Provide coaching on performance and employee relations matters.
• Resolve employee relations issues and maintain positive culture.
• Coordinate exit interviews and separations processes.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Performance mgmt

Recruitment

Compliance

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The Salvation Army in Hartford, CT is seeking a Divisional HR Director to lead human resources across the division, overseeing compliance, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits and payroll inputs. The role partners with division leadership to promote a positive work climate and ensure policy adherence.

Responsibilities include policy development, training of supervisors, performance management, and HR systems oversight within a large nonprofit environment.