Sr. Director of Human Resources

Sr. Director of Human Resources

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do.

If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

Who we want:

Communities In Schools is hiring a Senior Director of Human Resources to join our HR leadership team, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in organizational effectiveness. This role will be supporting the human resources with strategic vision, initiatives and objectives. The areas of impact will encompass talent management, engagement, learning and development, recruiting, performance management, communications, and culture and leadership development.

The Senior Director of Human Resources will help lead, coordinate and carry out all human resource department projects and processes for the organization. They will work directly with and assist the Chief Human Resources Officer in fulfilling a variety of necessary HR tasks. This includes all routine functions of the Human Resources department including investigations, salary administration, benefits, leave administration, performance appraisal, separations, professional development trainings, and enforcing company policies and procedures. The position will also help maintain positive employee relations and work to ensure staff satisfaction through education of HR policies and by fostering a positive work environment.

The Senior Director of Human Resources is also responsible for initiating and coordinating organization-wide training systems to ensure that employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their role, as well as provide training programs and resources for career growth and leadership development. They will collaborate with internal department leaders and external partners to evaluate training needs, develop or assist with the development of curriculum, facilitate training sessions, create resource materials and e-learning content, and evaluate learning and professional development effectiveness.

Who you are:

First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education.  You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

What we offer:

CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary range for this position is $7,083.34/month. Salaries are determined by qualifications and relevant experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity.

Some of our benefits:

• Generous time off includes 4+ weeks of paid holidays and 2 weeks of paid vacation time
• Three (3) paid personal days
• Twelve (12) paid sick leave days
• CIS pays for 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options
• Professional development
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

What you'll bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree, required 
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, required
• PHR or SHRM certificate preferred
• 2 years of experience at the director level, preferred
• Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal administration
• Knowledge of general and employment law and hearing procedures
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and word processing (i.e. PayScale, excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
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