Human Resources Director

Mission: The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing intensive case management services and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative youth-centered strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed implemented and overseen by youth.

Position Specifics

• Hiring Salary Range: $96004.00-$112005.00/year based on qualifications
• Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
• Location: North Minneapolis
• Hours/Days: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00
• Note: This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link candidates must have a valid drivers license have a safe and reliable vehicle be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100000 Bodily Injury/Per Person and $300000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements.

The Human Resource Director will plan lead direct develop and coordinate the policies activities and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy. This role requires a strategic mindset exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of HR best practices in the context of a mission-driven organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

HR Strategy & Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a member of the leadership team contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making.
• Provide workforce planning and succession planning recommendations.
• Advise executive leadership on organizational structure staffing models and culture initiatives.

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

• Lead initiatives that promote diversity equity inclusion belonging and cultural responsiveness throughout the organization.
• Evaluate HR policies and practices through an equity lens.
• Support recruitment retention and advancement of a diverse workforce.

Risk Management

• Assess and mitigate employment-related risks.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws employee classification requirements and workplace safety standards.
• Partner with legal counsel on complex employment matters when necessary.

Change Management

• Lead organizational change initiatives related to staffing restructuring growth policy implementation and workforce development.
• Guide leaders through organizational transitions and workforce changes.

Employee Benefits

• Design and administer employee benefit program
• Lead process for benefit broker/vendor selections when appropriate
• Lead successful Annual Open Enrollment by partnering with benefits broker and ensuring employee understanding of benefit offerings
• Perform regular review of benefits offerings to ensure benefits are competitive and meet employee needs
• Manage employee leaves of absence in partnership with leave management vendor
• Ensure benefit compliance requirements are met

Compensation

• Develop and lead process for design of equitable and transparent compensation systems
• Conduct agency-wide salary review including market research of pay grades on a biennial basis
• Educate staff and leadership team on compensation system design and processes
• Develop and implement plans for communicating with staff and prospective hires about Link compensation practices

Employee Relations

• Counsel and advise staff on employment issues including providing guidance and direction to management team and employees on human resource related topics
• Facilitate conflict resolution meetings as needed
• Conduct workplace investigations as needed

Talent and Performance Management

• Supervise the full-cycle recruitment process for open positions including posting screening coordinating interviews administering pre-hire assessment and offers for qualified candidates
• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires including evaluation of the current onboarding practices and making improvements as needed
• Determine effective recruitment strategies within budget
• Develop and implement staff recruitment and retention plans
• Advise on all new position creation including FLSA status pay grade positioning and other relevant factors
• Advise and sit in on all involuntary terminations
• Lead the development and implementation of performance appraisal systems

Compliance and Policies

• Develop manage and implement personnel policies
• Develop and monitor agency Affirmative Action Plan
• Develop and manage agency HRIS (currently Paylocity)
• Ensure all required government reporting is completed accurately and on time including those required by OSHA EEOC and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights
• Ensure requests for information for site monitoring visits are met
• Ensure DHSs requirements for personnel for Childrens Residential Facilities are met

Other

• Supervise IT and Operations Manager Training Manager and HR Manager
• Oversee maintenance of personnel files
• Oversee agency training function
• Stay informed and up to date regarding HR industry standards and employment law best practices
• Strengthen the position of The Link regarding youth services in the greater community
• Participate in committees as appointed internally and in the community
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Proven experience in effectively managing and developing HR teams
• Excellent written and in-person communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organizations goals and objectives
• Experience in designing and implementing HR policies and procedures that comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Experience in handling employee relations issues conflict resolution and managing disciplinary actions when necessary
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits strategies including salary benchmarking incentive programs and employee benefits administration
• In-depth knowledge of federal state and local employment laws and regulations
• Ability to mitigate HR-related risks and ensure the organization operates within legal guidelines
• Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and other HR-related software applications
• Ability to leverage technology to streamline HR processes and enhance efficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
• High level of personal and professional integrity including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize coordinate track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities
• Technological proficiency including competency with word processing spreadsheets Microsoft Office applications Adobe Acrobat online software platforms HRIS programs and basic office equipment
• Is well organized efficient detailed and responsive

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field (e.g. Human Resource/Organizational Development or Business Administration) Masters Degree preferred
• Industry certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred
• 5-7 of progressively responsible experience in human resources management with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role required 7-10 years preferred
• Experience working in HR in a nonprofit environment preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects tools or controls as well as visual acuity
• The employee is required to stand walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Work environment for this position includes offices common and residential space with a low to high noise level

BENEFITS

The Link offers benefits to eligible employees such as medical dental (The Link covers 100% of the premiums) vision a generous 401k with employer match over 2 weeks of PTO in your first year birthday PTO two days of volunteer PTO 11 paid holidays/holiday pay and more!

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

As outlined in our Compensation Philosophy . The Link believes strongly in pay equity and transparency and wages that lead our field for similar roles. To that end The Link will ensure all new hires are offered the highest wage they are eligible to receive within the positions hiring range based on their years of relevant professional experience lived experience and relevant degrees and licensures. The Link has a no negotiation policy which means candidates should not have to negotiate their way to a fair wage for their skills and experience and will automatically be given the highest wage they are eligible for based on their qualifications.

OTHER

The Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay based on race color creed religion national origin sex gender identity marital status disability familial status covered veteran status public assistance status membership in a local commission sexual orientation age genetic information or other applicable protected classes.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.