Human Resources Manager

TITLE: Human Resources Manager

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

SALARY: $100,000 - $120,000

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related Business Management studies.
• At least five (5) years of experience managing human resources (HR) staff members and related policy administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Working knowledge of labor laws, recruiting, workers compensation, benefits administration, HRIS processes and other related HR protocol.
• Strong employee relations skills: ability to conduct investigations, gather facts, present findings, provide consultation and partner with management of various levels to determine appropriate action steps to include preparing corrective action, up to and including terminations and other related communications.
• Ability to proactively anticipate potential issues and take necessary actions to avoid risks.
• Strong vendor relations skills: ability to collaborate with vendors to proactively anticipate and resolve internal issues.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to form a global perspective, exercise patience, and the capacity to work confidentially and under pressure.
• Ability to develop and provide training on various HR topics.
• Strong people skills including capacities for conflict resolution and consensus building.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytic and research skills.
• Strong administrative and troubleshooting skills.
• Independent follow-through skills: self-starter, ability to perform necessary duties with minimal direction.
• Negotiating skills.

DESIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Assertiveness
• Empathy
• Tact
• Sense of Humor

EQUIPMENT USED

• Printer                                   
• Calculator
• Fax machine                                    
• Telephone
• Cell phone
• Computer / laptop
• Various software programs i.e., Zoom, Teams etc.
• Xerox machine                                
• Miscellaneous office equipment--stapler, 3-hole punch, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises the HR Coordinators. Encourages cross training in these positions and those supervised by the Territorial Executive Director and Asst. Director.
2. Gives oversight to HR Coordinator’s on processing THQ bi-weekly payroll. Consults with HRIS and Payroll Manager to ensure accuracy of daily timekeeping entries in UKG. Communicates with the appropriate Department Manager’s (DM) to ensure wage and hour compliance; recommend changes, facilitate training etc., as needed.
3. Oversees UKG timesheets, sick leave, vacation benefits, Christmas bonuses and walking incentives, etc., are calculated as well as voluntary deduction procedures for dependent health insurance, tax deferred annuity contributions, life insurance short-term disability insurance, and any other authorized deduction. Requests that the Payroll Manager prepare special checks when needed. Reviews garnishment and lien actions on employees as needed.
4. Coordinates the THQ/CFOT yearly open enrollment, administration of employee Voluntary Life Insurance Plan etc.; Maintain current on all benefit and promotional materials and handles related questions, complaints etc. from THQ/CFOT staff members.
5. Under the direction of the Territorial Executive Director and Assistant Director, develops and revises human resources policies to conform to labor laws and Board rulings, as needed. Conducts seminars/webinars on human resource policies and labor laws. Provides THQ/CFOT with materials on these subjects and updates them as needed.
6. Consults on employee grievances or mediates them personally upon request.
7. Consults on various legal cases with the Legal Department. Requests and reviews legal counsel analysis of various issues and makes subsequent recommendations to THQ HR Directors on such material. Attends HR, Legal etc. conferences and/or conducts research to assure compliance with new laws, as needed.
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