Human Resources Manager

Since 1870 Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth mental health and community wellness adult education and training legal services and more. Through these programs we empower the people we work with to build powerful communities.

The full-time Human Resources Manager (HRM) is able to help others at Erie House deliver quality services to the communities we serve. The successful HRM will have the skills sensitivity and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of the team brings to this mission. While it is essential that the HRM bring efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity of the organization it is also critical that the team retain the flexibility and care that drives the Erie House culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Manager will champion and manage the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources (HR) Department with a focus on leading the organizational workplace to meet goals and outcomes based on talent acquisition engagement and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervisory

• Supervisionof the Human Resources Generalists maintaining regular departmental and 1:1 meeting.
• Guide and facilitate the HR Department to be a supportive administrator and thought partner to all levels of the organization.
• Maintains knowledge of trends best practices regulatory changes and modern technologies in human resources talent management and employment law.
• Delegate projects and ad hoc responsibilities to direct reports as necessary.
• Report to Sr. Director of Organizational Experience analysis recommendations and solutions.
• The ability to independently organize work schedules that are conducive to meeting with leadership including those in Executive level Managerial level and Staff to conduct thorough investigations in exploration and official HR related meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Human Resources

Compliance

• Identify track and oversee all HR compliance related requirements including but not limited to FMLA ADA Harassment training Title VII ERISA.
• Manage ongoing internal self-audit processes to ensure adherence to compliance standards for grant and regulatory bodies.
• Stays knowledgeable of all legal and regulatory bodies for internal and external standards.
• Edit and update all job positions/descriptions including conducting periodic audits to ensure compliance under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Oversee reporting of all unemployment filings and attend unemployment hearings.

People & Culture

• Champion employee recognition initiatives including but not limited to the annual holiday party all staff anniversary celebrations staff appreciation weeks and virtual recognitions celebrations.
• Utilize the HRIS to connect socially with the employee population and championing employee resource and interest groups.
• Analyze and make recommendations to encourage positive employee relations and increased productivity.
• Addresses escalated employee relations issues with support of the Sr. Director of Organizational Experience; further escalating matters as needed.
• Supports the Senior Director of Organizational Excellence with implementing policies processes training initiatives and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.

Performance Management

• Manage the performance review processes of the agency including 306090-day probationary reviews six-month goal reviews and the annual review process.
• Handles discipline and termination of all positions in accordance with company policy and direction of the Sr. Director of Organizational Experience and or the Executive Director.

Talent Management

• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management within a Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging lens.
• Manages recruitment efforts agency wide ensuring the entire employee life cycle is a seamless and positive experience for all candidates.

• Survey exit interviews in collaboration with the Sr. Director of Organizational Experience to identify areas of constructive improvement and advancement of the employee experience.

Training and Development

• Identify under-performance issues and recommend learning and development opportunities to the Sr. Director of Organizational Experience and agency Directors to retain and develop talent.
• Leads in development of Management Training and building of resources

Total Rewards

• Provides ongoing support for the Erie Neighborhood House benefit program.
• Oversees all leaves of absences carried out by HR Generalist including but not limited to Short- and Long-Term Disability FMLA Unpaid Leaves of Absences and Temporary Lay-offs or Furloughs in conjunction with the Sr Director of Organizational Experience and/or Executive Director.

• Coordinates Workers Compensation and FMLA returns to work by ensuring fitness for duty standards are met alongside HR Generalist.
• Manage all Workers Compensation reports including making recommendations to Facilities and Operations to minimize future risk in conjunction with the Sr. Director of Organizational Experience.
• Manage all Reasonable Accommodation requests in conjunction with the Sr. Director of Organizational Experience.

This position requires a well-rounded Human Resources professional that demonstrates the following:

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration Social Work or related field required or relevant experience.
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM or HRCI certified highly desired.
• Must be able to navigate all HR functions including recruitment benefit administration personnel management payroll and performance management.
• Union Relations highly preferred
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Excellentverbal and written communication skills.
• Excellentinterpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellentorganizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strongsupervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong capacity to work autonomously while exercising discretion and sound decision-making aligned with organizational goals and policies.
• Abilityto prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thoroughknowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.
• Must be able to work in a remote or office location to complete job duties.
• Accessibility during normal working and non-working hours to answer on-going questions and concerns of all levels of staff.

A comprehensive background check is required for this position.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

• Compensation of $70000 -80000/ salarybased on experience
• Work / life integration
• Generous paid time off

(examples below for full-time employment)

• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 3 personal days
• Paid birthday off
• 8 paid holidays including Juneteenth
• In addition to above paid holidays paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
• Vacation
  • Year 1 8 days
  • Year 2 13 days
  • Year 3 20 days
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave where possible
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
• Professional Development
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program as budget allows
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support
  • Employer-sponsored health dental and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical vision and dependent care
  • 403b with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Yoga Zumba and Book Club when onsite

Non Union/Exempt

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at.

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