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Freeman+Leonard

Human Resources Director

roanoke, AL

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Job description

The Director of Human Resources position has high visibility within the organization and is an essential part of supporting the leadership team and all corporate staff and consultants. This position is one of an individual contributor who provides both strategic leadership and active hand-on responsibility for the operations of all HR functions including, but not limited to, recruiting corporate staff, corporate payroll, on-boarding, terminations, development and administration of HR policies and procedures, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, compliance, training and development, employee engagement, and corporate culture.

The Director of Human Resources reports to the CEO and works diligently to ensure the CEO’s vision of promoting and maintaining a uniquely positive corporate culture is carried forward. The DHR collaborates with the CEO and department heads in planning and implementing short and long-term goals, objectives, and policies that have a positive impact on the business.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, unquestionable ethics, have a “can-do” attitude, be genuinely interested in helping people, be proactive and be empathetic in their approach when working with all levels of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a strategic partner that supports the CEO/Founder’s vision through effective decision-making, project management, and execution of strategic initiatives and goals

Act as an extension of the CEO in representing to external parties and vendors

Manage the hiring and on-boarding needs; including but not limited to, screening job candidates, interviewing, checking references, extending offers, and conducting new hire orientation

Oversee the health, dental, vision, life, retirement plans (401-k), profit-sharing, and other benefits which may be offered in the future

Establish and oversee the performance review process for corporate employees

Promote team integration and cross-functional communication and collaboration

Oversee relationship challenges between corporate coworkers

Execute the administration of the bi-weekly payroll and data entry for corporate employees

Review and process all corporate employee PTO requests

Establish benchmarks for measuring the talent within the organization

Maintain all employment records and employee data

Manage state unemployment and worker’s compensation claims

Establish and maintain all Company policies and procedures related to employment matters

Coach managers and lead recognition of employee efforts

Design and lead soft-skills training programs for managers and employees

Identify and act on core problems or opportunities to improve people-related business processes

Manage company communication to employees

Manage, update and maintain the Employee Handbook

Direct and respond to any employee or task force related legal actions brought against the Company (Unemployment Claims, Workers Comp Claims, EEOC, DOL, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Ability to operate at a tactical, strategic, and operational level in a growing environment

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills to assist with the daily operation of the organization and give positive guidance to staff

Extensive knowledge of talent development, employee engagement, and change management practices

Broad knowledge of labor laws and legal practices related to employment matters

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good listener

Able to empathize and sympathize with others

Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize tasks

Highly ethical and conscientious

Willing and able to champion the brand and reputation

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience supporting the C – Suite

Prior experience in a startup, or early-stage organization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field

Minimum 10-years prior experience in business including managing a significant human resources function or department within the business

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Hospitality

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