Job Description

 

Human Resources Manager

 

Reports To

President

 

FLSA Status

Exempt

 

 

Mission

The American Youth Foundation dares people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others, inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges, and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

 

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

The American Youth Foundation (AYF) enthusiastically welcomes staff and participants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. AYF seeks to continually assess our practices through a broad lens of cultural competency and is committed to acting and changing for the better of all. We are passionately committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally, and all are highly encouraged to apply.

 

Position Purpose

The HR Manager (HRM) will provide a broad range of human resources services in support of business objectives, with the ultimate purpose of enhancing employee engagement and retention, productivity and ensuring compliance with company policies, federal and state laws.

 

Under the supervision of the President, the HRM is a year-round working manager position responsible for providing tactical and strategic HR support, facilitating positive employee relations and HRIS system optimization. The HRM will provide leadership and partnership across the American Youth Foundation (AYF), by working closely with the leadership and management teams in all areas of human resource activity, including recruitment and retention, culture and engagement, employee relations, workforce planning and development, talent management, HRIS as well as assuming responsibility for special projects as assigned, developing integrated HR solutions.

 

Essential Functions

• Partner with organizational leaders to develop, implement and evaluate strategic human resources programs which are consistent with the mission, values, and goals of the AYF.
• Partner with managers to resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Participate in the creation and delivery of training to all levels of the organization.
• Build organizational capability through coaching for leadership and management excellence; provide employee support via individual coaching meetings as needed.
• HRIS optimization of all modules to enhance self-service, reporting, and user experience.
• Support the assessment of individual and department performance needs and the design, implementation and evaluation of programs that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
• The HR Manager will help drive and support the advancement of the AYF’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals ensuring all HR processes are aligned to these goals. Evaluate and provide guidance on equitable and inclusive talent processes and practices regarding performance management, giving and receiving feedback, on-boarding, interviewing skills, and management.
• Solicit employee insights using employee feedback tools such as engagement surveys and/or focus groups to guide business leaders’ actions to result in high levels of employee engagement and commitment. Promotes a positive work culture and develops strategies to improve workplace satisfaction.
• Perform other projects assigned.

 

 

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to embrace and demonstrate company values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consult, coach and give constructive feedback.
• Ability to lead and influence change.
• Knowledge of major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Human Resources (HR) function or department; ability to use and administer the organization's HR policies, strategies, and environment.
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to take initiative to identify and anticipate internal customer needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Knowledge of and ability to use the organization and industry standards, procedures, and policies relevant to human resources management.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ability to advise on laws and regulations affecting HR practices. Knowledge of HR approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.

 

 

Vision for all AYF Employees

• Show commitment to the AYF Core Values of best self, balanced living, safety, respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, and ethics by displaying the following behaviors:
  • Integrity, openness, and honesty, listening and understanding, giving, and receiving constructive feedback, seeking a balance between personal and professional lives, dependability, and accountability.
• Follow guidelines as described in the AYF employee handbook.

 

 

Preferred Minimum Education, Experience and/or Certification

• Four-year degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Master’s preferred.
• At least 5 - 7 years of Human Resources experience.
• Significant Employee Relations experience, experience with coaching managers and familiarity with federal and state Employment Laws.
• Experience with HRIS systems required; familiarity with Bamboo HR and Paychex system preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor other HR professionals.
• Effective presentation, analytical and critical thinking skills.

 

 

Work Environment

• Primarily remote work, some travel to sites in Michigan, New Hampshire, and Missouri
• Potential evening and overnight duty during the peak program season.

 

 

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package are available, including:
  • Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Tuition discounts for dependents.

 

 

Non-Discrimination

Recognizing the full value of all, the American Youth Foundation affords equal opportunity for employment and program participation to all individuals based on merit and / or eligibility without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, familiar status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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