Human Resources Director

About the role

The Human Resources Director leads all aspects of shaping and executing the organization’s Human Resources function and collaborates with other leaders to develop the organization's long-term HR strategy and goals and identify ways to advance MJC’s mission through talent management and support. Reporting to the Managing Director of Operations, the Human Resources Director is a member of the Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Steward Employee Relations & Organizational Culture
• Act as the main HR contact for all employees
• Work with outside employment counsel on escalated or complex legal issues
• Develop and maintain an MJC onboarding program
• Lead the annual benefit review, analyze costs, make recommendations to facilitate decision making by leadership
• Develop and maintain an equitable and transparent compensation strategy and structure
• Collaborate on the implementation of feedback and performance management systems
• Advise Directors on performance management and performance improvement
• Monitor policies and procedures for compliance with FLSA, DOL, ERISA, and other federal, state, and municipal requirements
• Manage MJC’s use of human resources information systems (HRIS)
• Contribute HR information, analysis, and recommendations to organizational planning
• Manage HRIS data at super-user/administrator level
• Lead the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process
• Partner with external recruiters for executive recruitment, as needed
• Develop and maintain an MJC onboarding program
• Collaborate on the implementation of feedback and performance management systems
• Advise Directors on performance management and performance improvement
• Monitor and implement state and municipality-mandated employer and manager training
• Identify and oversee outside vendors and consultants

Requirements

• At least ten years of human resource management experience managing across HR disciplines required
• Experience managing the HR function for a multi-state organization
• Experience managing HR in a mission-driven organization - ideally a legal non-profit - strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success managing HR processes through the entire employment life cycle
• Strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred
• Commitment to ongoing learning of relevant employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices
• Proactive in identifying and improving existing HR business processes
• Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to cultural differences in staff
• Experience creating and implementing HR policies and initiatives that build momentum for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required
• Master's degree in relevant area of study or equivalent level of professional experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Products, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook required
• Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS required
• Familiarity with external job boards, intranet management and employer branding preferred
• SHRM-SCP or HRCI SPHR strongly preferred

Skills and Experience

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Products, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook required
• Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS required
• Familiarity with external job boards, intranet management and employer branding preferred
• SHRM-SCP or HRCI SPHR strongly preferred

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $130,000 – $155,000 and is based on a variety of factors, including years of previous/applicable experience and MJC's commitment to ensuring pay equity within the organization.

Schedule

MJC operates on a hybrid schedule and requires some days in the office each week. The Human Resources Director must reside within commuting distance to MJC’s Chicago office.