[Remote] Manager, Human Resources

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Save the Children US is dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world, including the U.S. They are seeking a Human Resources Manager to ensure compliance with Head Start standards and policies across multiple states, while also overseeing recruitment, training, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Work with other departments to prepare first day orientation for new hires and assist with onboarding new hires
• Partner with Program Director and Sr. Talent Acquisition and Attraction Specialist to implement cost-effective strategies for recruitment and employment
• Attend regularly scheduled team meetings, prepare and maintain staffing reports
• Collaborate with Program Director and supervisors to provide adequate staffing support
• Enter new hire and employee transfer data into HR information systems and audit for accuracy and compliance
• Partner with Program Director to implement guidelines and approaches to ensure adherence to standards set by Save the Children & the Office of Head Start
• Collaborate with program staff on the monitoring & reporting of violations
• Conduct interviews with staff, and other involved (adult) parties when investigating allegations of child safeguarding policy violations
• Write reports, make recommendations, document findings, and track outcomes (i.e. remedial training, policy updates, disciplinary actions, etc.)
• Liaise with parents, the Office of Licensing, and National staff as necessary
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion on significant HR matters
• Provide orientation and trainings to include pre-service training on a continuous basis
• Coach and counsel supervisors and employees on the implementation and management of HR policies and procedures
• Monitor and maintain all personnel data and conduct HR file audits
• Assist with performance management, ensuring all employees and managers complete annual performance reviews
• Plan and direct activities, write and administer goals & objectives, and communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing
• Actively support and take appropriate measures to ensure a safe workplace for all
• Handle complex and difficult issues and provide resolutions/recommendations to solve problems
• Analyze data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations based on data
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements
• Respond to human resources-related inquiries from employees
• Monitor employee morale and program culture
• Process/Report complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions
• Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
• Work with Program Director to respond to community complaints and requests for information regarding program areas of responsibility
• Attend Policy Council meetings, as requested

Skills

• High school diploma, plus at least 3 years of relevant, progressive HR experience
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel via car to multiple site locations
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), human resources information systems (HRIS) and/or performance management systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, both internal and external must be detail-oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure
• Human Resources experience in a Head Start program
• Proven experience administering HR support for all phases of the employee life-cycle
• Associates or higher degree
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles
• Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified

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