Director of HR
Director of HR
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$ 84400 - 115000
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Job Description
Who We Are:
CareerWise is a nationallyrecognized nonprofit organization that creates lifechanging opportunities for the youngest generation of Americas workforce. We build industryled studentcentered modern youth apprenticeships through classroom and onthejob learning providing flexible alternative pathways to economic mobility. We have hundreds of CareerWise apprentices in the workplace charting new paths to academic and career success. In addition workforce and education leaders from across the country have visited CareerWise to learn about our youth apprenticeship model. As a result our programs have launched in multiple states leveraging our institutional knowledge technology and infrastructure.
Who Were Looking For:
We are looking for aDirector of Human Resourceswho will oversee all HR functions at CareerWise and strategically create policies and practices that support employee growth and development. Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core to who you are and you are intentional about embodying these values daily and embedding them in your work. We have an awesome team of smart fun people who roll up our sleeves and get stuff done! You thrive in a high energy dynamic team like ours. And we mean TEAM. We collaborate engage in healthy debate pivot quickly based on realtime learning and jump in wherever our skills are needed.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and People Operations theDirector of Human Resourceswill provide leadership and strategic direction in all HR functions to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. This position will serve as a consultant to leadership on all HR needs and will partner across the organization to deliver valueadded services to all staff.
What Youll Be Doing:
HR THOUGHT PARTNERSHIPYou will use your consultative skills and knowledge of the field of HR to develop policies procedures and standards that adhere to federal state and local laws. You have a vision for how to be a bestinclass HR department and will offer insights strategies and process enhancements to help get the HR department aligned to best practices. You will partner with the executive team to communicate change and organizational growth initiatives.
COACH & GUIDE Working closely with leaders you will provide guidance and coaching to develop and enhance staff skills. You will provide your HR expertise in employee relations performance management engagement and retention. You will also create and lead training for managers on HR processes and policies. You will consistently refer staff to internal resources established policies and employment laws when needed.
ADVOCATE & LIAISON You will be a trusted advocate for staff at all levels of the organization. You will help staff articulate questions ideas process improvements concerns etc. and provide productive avenues for sharing knowledge with fellow staff.
STRATEGIC HIRINGCollaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to develop and implement strategic staffing plans determining optimal hiring approaches defining necessary roles and levels and providing compensation recommendations to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
INCLUSION By building relationships across the organization you will be empowered to identify and organize meaningful team and organizationwide opportunities to collaborate and deliver significant work together. This might include professional development staff gatherings and events for external stakeholders.
May perform other duties as assigned
Key competencies to be successful in this role:
Solid understanding of state and federal employment laws (within and outside of Colorado and New York)
Ability to quickly build trust with staff and management
Maintains confidentiality and does not disclose personnelrelated or confidential information without permission
Excellent critical thinking skills
Comfortable with managing conflict; knows how to conduct unbiased workplace investigations
High level of emotional intelligence and diplomacy
Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion)
Lives out the CareerWise values and has a passion for the CareerWise mission and vision
Additional proficiencies:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional HR capacity
Experience with HRIS Payroll ATS and/or employee engagement platforms
Proficient in Microsoft Office and the Google Suite
Experience and comfort working in a fastpaced rapidly changing environment
Ability to understand and interpret the multiple complexities of the evolving youth apprenticeship movement
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job being performed by employees assigned to this classification. The duties listed are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. With the evolution of the organization and this role the responsibilities of this position may change at any time.
Location:
It is required for candidates to live in/near Denver Colorado or New York New York. CareerWise staff typically work a hybrid work schedule with varying days in the office and other days remote. Remote work is not guaranteed and the schedule must be approved by the supervisor. There may be occasions (possibly 13 times per year) for staff to gather in person. Exceptions will be made for special circumstances.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is: $84400 (min) $115000 (max) annually depending on location and experience; this role is not covered by the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the FLSA. CareerWise offers a generous benefits package including group medical dental and vision plans shortterm disability 100% vested 401k plan with a 3% employer contribution and flexible time off.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter with your resume and let us know why you are interested in working at CareerWise along with what specific experience you have that uniquely qualifies you for this position. We are excited to review your application materials.
Application Window:
CareerWise anticipates the application window closing approximately 30 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require CareerWise to shorten or extend the application window.
Working conditions and physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Usual office environment with frequent sitting walking and standing. Frequent use of eye hand and finger coordination for use of standard office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity required for interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
