Human Resources Director

About the role

The HR Director provides overall leadership to the HR team including oversight of the benefits, payroll, employee relations, onboarding and recruitment functions. This position partners closely with leaders at all levels of the company to strengthen engagement and implement employee initiatives. The HR Director will partner with the Chief Operations Officer to establish strategy, goals, and the annual work plan for the team.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with company leaders and employees to improve work relationships, strengthen morale, and implement retention strategies.
• Develop comprehensive talent acquisition plans including assuming lead role with executive recruiting.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders including coaching, counseling, career development, and performance management.
• Provides overall leadership to the leave of absence (LOAs) and worker’s compensation function. Ensures compliant benefits administration including enrollments, status changes, plan design, billing and invoice reconciliation.
• Audits completion and ongoing updates to the HRIS to ensure data integrity.
• Assists with employee benefit communications and strengthens vendor relationships.
• Affords assistance with turnover reduction strategies including analysis of turnover and exit and stay interview data, recommends improvement strategies.
• Affords assistance with change management initiatives including organizational restructuring and communications.
• Provides reports and analysis to company leadership to support business decision making.
• Evaluates, recommends, and documents new HR processes to continually improve efficiency of the department and services provided.
• Develops HR policies and provides guidance on interpretation.
• Handles employee relations matters from intake to resolution, in collaboration with COO and Legal/Compliance as needed.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintains strict employee privacy and confidentiality when dealing with employee information.
• Keeps commitments and keeps direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
• Maintains strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).

Requirements

• Required Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field; minimum 5 years of related HR team leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Working knowledge of the human resource disciplines.
• Desirable HR experience in the healthcare or ophthalmology/optical industry.
• Paylocity Experience Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: PHR or SPHR Certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Talents: Broad HR knowledge and expertise. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors. Customer service focus and relationship management with all levels of employees. Active listener and builds trust. Ability to manage projects with varying degrees of complexity and with an attention to detail. Compliance, confidentiality, and ethics; global and cultural awareness. Team player and individual contributor coupled with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to provide guidance to less experienced team members. Computer proficiency including knowledge of Word, Excel and use of standard office equipment; Palocity knowledge a plus. Results Oriented (Energetic self-starter; sets realistic goals; meets commitments; persistent, prioritizes daily to achieve results). Effective Team Builder (Character/Integrity; communicates openly; willingness to confront; motivator/inspirer; educator/trainer, promotes learning; effective assessor of talent; consistent). Process Focused Operator (data driven decision-maker; detailed; organized and structured; comprehensive knowledge of all operational processes; computer proficient). Influencer (active listener/observer of behavior; builds trust with those requiring coaching; creates a win/win need for change; tailors coaching style to the individual’s needs; recognizes and celebrates improvement to sustain change).

Pay

$130,000 +