Senior Director of Human Resources

About One Million Degrees:

One Million Degreesaccelerates community college students progress on career pathways to economic mobility.

Over 60% of students who start community college do not complete a degree or successfully transfer to a four-year 84% of jobs in the US require skills training beyond high school. OMDs holistic support model is designed to support community college students as they work toward degrees and careers. From tutors and coaches to financialassistanceand professional development OMD helps community college students succeed in school work and life transforming their futures and the futures of those around them for generations.

The OMD student support model is rooted in evaluation and evidence: Arandomized controlled trialconducted with the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab shows that OMD scholars are 70% more likely to enroll 94% more likely to persist 73% more likely to earn a degree.

Currently OMD serves scholars in all 7 of the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and is scaling to reach over 3000 community college scholars by 2026 through our unique partnership with addition to direct services OMD partners with employers across industries to build on-ramps to in-demand jobs through internships andapprenticeships andsupportsinstitutions nationwide to design and implement models of holistic student support.

Through this growing body of work OMD continues to have a profound impactinChicagoland while becoming a national model for sustainable scalable and systemic change.

OMD Values:

OMD is deeply committed to our core values asdemonstratedin the work we do our approach to change and growth and our commitment to our staff.

• Equity: We address historical and existing systemic inequities by takinga holistic approachto supporting students on their path to economic mobility.

• Excellence:We hold ourselves to a high bar and provide exceptional support so that students are empowered to achieve their ambitions.

• Community: We unite around putting students first collaborating with partners and celebrating our collective wins.

• Learning: We each adapt to a changing world and refine our approach to support students community members staff and stakeholders along the way.

• Amplify: We advocate for our students and share whatwevelearned as leaders in the field.

Position Summary:

TheSenior Director of Human Resourcesis a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organizations HR function including payroll benefits administration HR policies and procedures labor relations and union communication employee and manager training and regulatory compliance. As akey member of the Leadership Team this individual will actively contribute to strategic planning organizational decision-making and overall operational effectiveness within the non-profit. Operating in a hybrid work environment this role requires a leader who can effectively support engage and build culture across both in-person and remote teams. This position calls for a hands-on roll-up-your-sleeves approach balancing day-to-day execution with the ability to think strategically and drive long-term initiatives. The Senior Director of Human Resources willreport directly to the Chief Finance & Operations Officerand serve as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters.

WhatYoullOversee & Own:

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Lead develop and support the HR team; set priorities and provide coaching and mentorship

• As an active member of Leadership Teamhelpestablishorganizational strategyandpolicy

• Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and mission

Talent & Organizational Development

• Oversee recruitment hiring onboarding and offboarding

• Leadallperformance management systemsand processes

• Support leadership development and succession planning

EmployeeLearning & Development Strategy

• Define the strategic vision foremployeelearning & development aligning trainingand professional growth with organizational priorities

• Establish systems tools and processes to sustain ongoingemployeelearning knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

• Lead theongoingdevelopment of anorganization-wide knowledge-sharing platform

• Develop metrics to evaluate adoption and effectiveness ofemployee training programs

Compensation&Benefits

• Oversee compensation philosophy benchmarking and pay equity analyses

• Design and manage employee benefits programs; lead annual employee benefits renewals

• Manage employee classifications and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws

Employee Relations Labor & Compliance

• Serve as primary point of contact for union relations andallongoing engagement with union leadership

• Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations

• Developmaintain and enforce HR policies and the Employee Handbook

• Address employee relationsmattersandfostera positivesupportivecompliant workplace

HR Operations Systems & Analytics

• Oversee HRIS/payroll systemsincluding optimization system enhancementand process improvement

• Lead HR data management reporting and analytics to supportinformeddecision-making

• Ensureaccuratetimelyand thoroughmaintenance of employee records and documentation

• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and cross-functional collaboration

What Success Looks Like:

A successful employee in this role will:

• LeadtheHRteam in consistentlyproducingaccuratework and organized documentation

• Ask thoughtful questions and show initiative in learning OMD processes

• Be comfortable providing exceptional training toemployees andmanagers

• Maintainstrong working relationshipswithemployees acrossall OMDdepartments

• Maintain strong working relationships withOMDsemployee union

• Demonstrate reliability accountability and a commitment topunctuality

• Contribute to a culture of collaborationandproblemsolving

Qualifications and Requirements:

Educationand Certifications

• Bachelors degree ideallyinanHR-related field

• Senior-levelHR certification such asSHRM-SCP or SPHRpreferred

• Additionalcertifications in compensation benefits or labor relations a plus

Experience and Skills

• 10years ofprogressiveHRexperience preferably in a nonprofit environment

• Proficiencyinpayrollandcloud-basedHCMsoftware;OMD currently usesPaycom

• Multiple years ofleading and managingemployee benefits renewal cycles

• 6years of managinghighly successfulHR teams and functions

Traits and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail andexcellentorganizational skills

• Demonstrates effective time management and reliably meets all deadlines

• Exceptionalcommunicatorwholistenswell andrelatestostaff across all job functions

• Collaborative team player with a commitment to OMDs values of equity excellence community learning and amplification.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits for Full-time Employees:

• Salary $96700 - $125000 annually*

• Full Health Benefits Provided for all full-time employees including medical dental and vision. OMDcurrentlyofferssomemedical insuranceon whichOMD covers100% of individuals monthly premium and90%ofmonthly premium for employee dependents.

• Employeeassistanceprogram which offers confidential emotional support work-life solutions legal guidance financial resources and more.

• Retirement Benefits For full-time employees OMD offers a 401(k) plan and matches retirement contributions up to 4% of total salary.

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy OMD has 12 paid holidays and offers up to 15 days PTO in year one; in addition to two weeks paid time off for winter break(note: 3 of the 12 paid holidays occur during those two weeks at winter break).

• Compensatory time forcertaindesignated duties performed outside of normal work hours**

• Monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement up to $50/month.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Professional Learning Opportunities OMD supports employee development in areas relevant to professional and organizational Professional Development allowances are set as part of annual budgets and employees have opportunities to seekoccasionaladditionalsupporttosupplement their personal Professional Development allowance whenappropriate.

• Hybrid Work Schedule This senior role is expected to beonsiteat OMDs downtown Chicago office orat a City College campus with OMD staff atleast twodayseachweek;weekly onsite requirements can vary by position and byother considerationswill beestablishedat managers discretion

* To allow OMD to set salaries based on market data and internal equityand to ensure fair and equal pay for every role weprovideour best offer first.

**All employees are expected to workfiveSaturdaymorningsandcertainevening hourseachyear due to organization-wide events.

One Million Degrees is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age gender race ethnicity religion or sexual orientation and evaluate all candidates based on merit.