Director of Human Resources

St Vincent De Paul Cares•St. Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

The Human Resources Director plans, directs and coordinates the organization’s human resources activities, strategic planning, managing talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and employee relations while ensuring legal compliance. The Human Resources Director acts as a strategic partner to senior leadership to drive company culture, productivity, and organizational development. The Human Resources Director ensures the policies and procedures are in line with best practices and supports the mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul CARES.

Requirements

Able to speak, write and understand English
Possess basic computer skills
Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups
Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivated, and deliver results
Excellent communication and listening skills
Possess strong work ethics
Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening
Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
Must have reliable transportation
Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process
Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field
PHR or SHRM-CP required
Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook
At least 5 years of supervisory experience in human resources required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
Strong knowledge of HRIS systems and implementation experience preferred
Ability to add value as both an individual contributor and active team member
Ability to work with senior management with differing opinions
Ability to build rapport quickly with key members of the executive team
Ability to represent the Human Resource function as part of the bigger business picture
Confident directing HR and advising managers on all aspects of people management and development

Responsibilities

Align HR initiatives with organizational goals to improve performance, talent management and organizational growth
Administration and oversight of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development while fostering a positive workplace culture
Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
Implement performance appraisal systems and develop training programs to encourage skill development in our workforce
Supervise HR manager and Staff Development Specialist by providing guidance to support growth and skill development through weekly supervision
Develop and assess employee engagement experiences to ensure they align with the strategic direction of the organization
Provide guidance and training to the management team on HR related topics and train on compliance issues to ensure the highest standards for the organization
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems and using technology to achieve strategic goals and to work more efficiently
Consult with legal counsel or the Chief of Administrative Services as necessary and as directed on personnel matters
Formulate and execute organizational training plans and programs
Actively participate in the PQI System to include Risk Management Committee, and HR Plans
Performs other duties as required