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YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES & SHELTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Human Resources Director
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
CLASSIFICATION: Salary, Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Manages the overall administration, coordination and
evaluation of the human resource function. Manages ongoing training, development,
and performance management for all staff, including identification of needs for external
training and resources. Optimizes recruiting efforts to ensure attraction and retention of
qualified staff. Coordinates ongoing leadership development for existing and emerging
leaders. Leads organizational employee wellness initiatives, reward and recognition
programs, cultural awareness education, and employee engagement programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Communications,
or related field
Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in Human Resources field, with 3+ years in a
business partner or leadership role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP),SHRM Certified Professional
(SHRM-CP) or PHR or SPHR credential preferred
Ability to collaborate well with others
Previous experience leading an HR initiative preferred
DUTIES SPECIFIC TO POSITION:
Manages agency hiring and screening processes from job posting to interview
process (including scheduling and conducting phone and in-person interviews of
applicants), through performing reference checks and notification of candidate
acceptance or denial using applicant tracking system.
Collects, verifies and maintains employee files and documentation including I-9s,
driving record, free from communicable disease forms, submission and review of
employee background checks and all other employment forms at hire and
throughout employee lifecycle as needed.
Plan, facilitate and evaluate new employee orientation sessions.
Periodically reviews and makes recommendations to senior team for improvement of
the organization's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters to align
with best HR practices.
Maintains knowledge of EEO and other employment regulations, of industry trends
and federal, state, and local employment legislation, of HR-related accreditation
requirements, and ensures organization's compliance.
Manages relationship and services of third party HR vendor.
Assists senior team in the annual review, preparation and administration of the
organization's wage and benefit program.
Administers and coordinates health and welfare plans with third party HR vendor,
including enrollments, changes and terminations. Process required documents
through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and
proper deductions.
Plans, organizes, and executes the organizational recruitment and retention
strategy, including working with leadership to maximize employee roles and identify
staffing needs.
Collaborates with Finance lead on workplace safety and worker’s comp. issues.
Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
Works directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their
responsibilities on personnel matters including performance management,
counseling and related documentation, and problem-solving/grievance procedures.
Supervises the staff of the human resource department, if applicable.
Recommends, evaluates and participates in staff and leadership development for all
levels of the organization and maintains related employee training documentation.
Leads organizational employee wellness initiatives, reward and recognition
programs, and cultural awareness education.
Advises senior team on employee engagement initiatives and administers employee
surveys.
Develops and maintains a human resource information system that meets the
organization's personnel information needs.
Oversees and participates in HR related projects and initiatives.
Communicates HR related changes to employees and supervisors as needed.
Observes behavior and interactions involving youth at all times, and reports any
potentially harmful or suspicious behaviors immediately through the incident
reporting process.
Other duties as assigned.
About YESS:
MISSION: Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) meets the critical needs of the
community by providing a continuum of quality programs designed to keep children safe
and families together.
From its inception in 1973, YESS has grown into a nationally-accredited organization
and one of the community’s most trusted providers of emergency services for children
and families. YESS cares for the entire age range of children - newborn through age 17
– by providing a network of services that meet their specific needs. As Iowa’s largest
youth shelter, children and teens can stay in a safe and supervised environment, and
receive nutritious meals, medical care, education, case management, and innovative
counseling services. Families in the community can also receive support from YESS’
Hope Hall and Integrated Care Connections programs so children remain safe and
cared for in their own homes. The unique combination of crisis stabilization, emergency
shelter, and community-based services at YESS does not exist elsewhere in Iowa,
allowing the agency to uniquely serve the community’s most vulnerable children.
Working at YESS:
As a member of Team YESS, you can:
Provide hope and healing to children during one of the most turbulent and difficult
times in their lives.
Work every day with children who need your support and with peers committed to
the same work.
Participate in opportunities and activities that promote your own wellbeing, so you
can better care for the children and families who turn to YESS for support
Make a real impact in the lives of children
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Able to sit or stand for extended periods.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Capable of pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 25 pounds. .
Noise level in work environment is generally low to moderate.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.