Creative Financial Staffing
Director of Human Resources
Creative Financial Staffing, Shelton, CT, United States
Job Description
Summary
- The Director of Human Resource position is responsible for the administration and operations of the human resource functions such as: benefits development/administration, orientation programs, payroll processes and integration, compensation review and performance management, legal compliance, policy/procedure development, employee relations, and recruitment and retention. The HR Director will lead a team of HR professionals and work closely with executives and other key managers of the organization. In addition, the position will support the HR staff and provide a broad range of HR consultation and services to the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Standing member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Chair of Human Resource Committee.
- Participate in the development of organizational strategic planning.
- Provide support and oversight to assigned HR team members: guide and coach on issues including but not limited to, payroll, benefits, on-boarding, training and development, recruitment, regulatory and compliance.
- Oversight of annual benefit renewals and enrollment process.
- Foster an environment that engages all employees, respects diversity and is compliant with all applicable laws.
- Maintains presence in organization's locations by providing coaching, focusing on performance management, staff and leadership development.
- Participate in the implementation of training programs targeted for all employees on relevant professional development and industry topics and best practices.
- Maintain/update agency's Human Resources Policies & Procedures, ensuring they reflect company practices and standards.
- Resolve employee complaints, grievances and investigations to resolution.
- Manage the disciplinary action process, including warnings and terminations in conjunction with management staff.
- Participates with agency fund raising and employee engagement activities.
- Oversee the internship program for administration staff.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge Of:
- Human Resource management functions.
- Understanding of federal and state labor regulations and laws.
- Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity requirements and procedures.
- General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability To:
- Supervise staff, develop job descriptions and provide performance evaluations and improvement plans.
- Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
- Influence and make recommendations to all levels.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
- Assimilate new information and technology.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related field.
- Eight (8) years of experience working progressively in Human Resources or related field.
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience.