The Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit (jfmd)
Senior Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit (jfmd), Lansing, Michigan, United States,
The Jewish Federation of Detroit, a leading philanthropic organization serving the metro-Detroit community is seeking an experienced and dynamic senior HR professional to lead the HR team, shape a thriving and engaged workforce while driving our organizational success. The
Senior Director, Human Resources
will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR operations and fostering a positive and productive work environment. This role requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise in HR practices. Responsibilities include employee relations, talent acquisition/retention, professional development, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, 403(b) administration, and other HR policies and practices. This position will supervise a team of 3 HR professionals and support a staff of 100 Federation employees.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and dynamic work environment.• Develop a culture of integrity, teamwork, resourcefulness, and accountability.• Recruit and retain top talent, and direct hiring, onboarding, and succession planning.• Recommend and execute staffing decisions, including layoffs, transfers, and promotions.• Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.• Administer an ERISA 403(b) Plan covering 7 agencies with over $30M in assets.• Works closely with management to drive staff excellence, improve employee morale, and build highly effective teams.• Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and development plans.• Identify professional development needs, design training programs, and facilitate learning opportunities to enhance employee skills and career growth.• Provide ongoing and proactive coaching for employees and managers.• Address employee relations issues and resolve problems to ensure a fair and respectful work environment.• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and labor laws. Work with legal counsel and senior leadership to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk.• Develop, implement, and update HR policies, procedures and employee handbook.• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive work culture.• Act as HR consultant to Federation’s partner agencies.
Requirements and Skills :• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus. HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR) is a plus.• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve goals.• Proven ability to think strategically, align HR practices with business objectives, and drive organizational transformation.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, and leadership.• Adept at analyzing complex situations, identifying issues, and developing effective, creative solutions.• Experience in managing change and guiding employees through transitions.• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure HR practices are compliant.• Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively in a team environment.• Proficient in using HR software, tools, and systems for data analysis, reporting, and talent management.• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to handle sensitive employee matters.
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Senior Director, Human Resources
will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR operations and fostering a positive and productive work environment. This role requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise in HR practices. Responsibilities include employee relations, talent acquisition/retention, professional development, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, 403(b) administration, and other HR policies and practices. This position will supervise a team of 3 HR professionals and support a staff of 100 Federation employees.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and dynamic work environment.• Develop a culture of integrity, teamwork, resourcefulness, and accountability.• Recruit and retain top talent, and direct hiring, onboarding, and succession planning.• Recommend and execute staffing decisions, including layoffs, transfers, and promotions.• Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.• Administer an ERISA 403(b) Plan covering 7 agencies with over $30M in assets.• Works closely with management to drive staff excellence, improve employee morale, and build highly effective teams.• Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and development plans.• Identify professional development needs, design training programs, and facilitate learning opportunities to enhance employee skills and career growth.• Provide ongoing and proactive coaching for employees and managers.• Address employee relations issues and resolve problems to ensure a fair and respectful work environment.• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and labor laws. Work with legal counsel and senior leadership to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk.• Develop, implement, and update HR policies, procedures and employee handbook.• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive work culture.• Act as HR consultant to Federation’s partner agencies.
Requirements and Skills :• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus. HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR) is a plus.• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve goals.• Proven ability to think strategically, align HR practices with business objectives, and drive organizational transformation.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, and leadership.• Adept at analyzing complex situations, identifying issues, and developing effective, creative solutions.• Experience in managing change and guiding employees through transitions.• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure HR practices are compliant.• Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively in a team environment.• Proficient in using HR software, tools, and systems for data analysis, reporting, and talent management.• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to handle sensitive employee matters.
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