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Human Resources Manager
Job Description
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People are our organization’s greatest strength—the team that supports our students and the students we serve. This position is designed to create an ideal work environment for the team. It is important to establish great relationships with candidates, teammates, and community partners to facilitate organizational success. The person holding this position must be willing to work with individuals who have been diagnosed with autism, special needs, or other emotional and cognitive challenges.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide Human Resource support to staff/personnel, including exploring trends and recognizing individuals for specific accomplishments or field-holidays
- Coordinate recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt staff, interns, and volunteers; oversee new-employee orientation processes and procedures; monitor career goals to foster retention; oversee sourcing for recruitment efforts
- Develop, prepare, generate, and analyze ongoing and special reports on employee personnel information and data, including issues such as benefits costs, staffing, turnover, attendance, recruitment, applicant tracking, affirmative action/EEO, compensation, promotions, etc.
- Effectively obtain, store and analyze pertinent confidential data and information
- Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management. Identify trends that could affect organizational objectives and/or operational resources. Interpret appropriate laws and policies and advise staff accordingly.
- Support bookkeeper on administration and maintenance of payroll and employee benefits programs
- Research salary comparisons to ensure cost effectiveness, market competitiveness, and internal equity among employees
- Administer benefits programs, including conducting analysis and serving as primary contact for providers (including group health and life), workers' compensation, unemployment, and retirement plans
- Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual
- Maintain staff records and retention in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and the Illinois State Board of Education
- Recommend, evaluate and participate in staff development for the organization
- Employee relations and exit interviews
- Guide leadership staff regarding employee issues, challenges, and disciplinary action
- Participate in organizational meetings and events as requested or assigned
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule
- Must be available to assist in all areas of the organization as needed or assigned.
- Perform other work and responsibilities as assigned
Experience & Skills:
- Experience in business or organizational management desired
- Experience using basic computer software and the ability to use electronic communications and social media as communication tools is required
- This position requires experience working collaboratively
- Minimum HR Generalist experience of 3-5 years required, prior HR Manager experience preferred
- HRIS/LMS/Payroll experience required.
Physical Demands:
- May include lifting and supporting up to 50 pounds
- May be required to bend, stoop, and kneel
- Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations
- Ability to circulate for extended periods of time
- Moderate to high-stress levels
- Daily contact with students, teachers, and school staff
- Regular contact with parents, community members, and outside agency personnel
- May be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior
Core Competencies:
- Supports the Mission, Vision, and Directions Turning Pointe: Understands and supports the mission of Turning Pointe Autism Foundation; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to Turning Pointe Autism Foundation; conveys enthusiasm for Turning Pointe and his/her work.
- Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of the volunteers; helps families and others make connections to Turning Pointe; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fundraising in achieving the Turning Pointe mission.
- Provides a Quality Experience for Students, Families, Donors, Volunteers and other: Must possess the ability to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone involved with Turning Pointe Autism Foundation.
- Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed-upon timeframe; follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and is consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses Turning Pointe resources appropriately and efficiently.
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