Lutheran Services Florida Hiring for Human Resources Manager Job at Bradenton, FL Full Time

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant. Since 1982, Lutheran Services Florida has been providing and sharing solutions to protect Florida’s most vulnerable. Today, we are one of the largest nonprofits in Florida touching 1 in 50 Floridians with a wide range of services, including:

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  early childhood education
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  refugee and immigration
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  mental health and substance abuse
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  juvenile justice
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  child welfare

LSF is seeking a talented Human Resources Manager who would like to work for our non-profit organization. We need individuals such as yourselves to help make an impact in the lives of children’s and families in need!

PURPOSE & IMPACT:

The Human Resources Manager position serves a dual purpose. This position provides direct HR support for the designated Legacy programs and supports the Head Start VP of Human Resources & Org Development in other state-wide HR initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Develops strong partnership with the employees at all levels of the organization within the designated client group
• Lead initiatives to help client groups build capabilities in staffing, employee engagement, talent management & development,
• Partners with leaders as it relates to development and implementation of organizational design; participates in grant
• Provides HR guidance to line management in coaching and counseling, career development, performance management, disciplinary actions,
• Administers and executes routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing consultation to managers, supervisors and staff on subjects such as reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and
• Partners with employees and management to communicate various employment policies, procedures, laws and government
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services
• Provide timely response to management and employees inquiries regarding HR issues, and ensure consistent and equitable application of policies and
• Serves as Human Resource point of contact with Legacy HR Liaison staff, providing guidance and consultation on areas such as recruitment, new hire requirements, integrity of personnel records, initial and ongoing credential maintenance,
• Consults with the Head Start VP HR & Org Development to provide prompt and effective resolution of employee relations issues. Refers complex situations to the Head Start VP HR & Org Development for guidance and policy interpretation.
• As required when Programs are awarded new business, serves as the focal HR contact between the new program and Central HR, leading the project team on HR
• Performs other duties as required and assigned including participation with Central HR special
• Assists in the development and implementation of HR compliance training programs, including but not limited to EEO, OSHA, FLSA, FMLA,
• Provides administrative assistance to Program leadership specific to the performance appraisal process in accordance with LSF policies and
• Assists HR Liaisons in the workers’ compensation process as needed in conjunction with LSF HR
• Assists employees and supervisors on all areas of the Family and Medical Leave Act to include the Leave of Absence process, medical certification deadlines and return to work requirements in collaboration with LSF Central Services HR
• Provides supervisors with reports, forms and documentation as
• Assists Head Start VP HR & Org Development with special assignments, research and data collection related to Human Resources
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by
• Attends all required staff and program meetings and activities as
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The duties above are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described above.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration with concentration in Human Resources, or related field. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred.

Experience:

Five years of experience in Human Resources administration, with an emphasis on recruitment, staffing and records compliance. Head Start experience is helpful.

Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Also required:

• Successful completion of a Level II background screening and drug screening prior to hiring.
• Knowledge of and intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of HS/EHS philosophy, goals and applicable
• Basic math skills needed to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages and
• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to speak before groups of
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to handle confidential
• Ability to produce and interpret graphs, charts, spreadsheets and other mathematical
• Ability to follow established
• Ability to work effectively with
• Ability to be available for weekend and evening meetings as well as social and community
• Ability to manage numerous tasks, possess good organizational skills, communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, and work collaboratively in a team
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to meet designated

Principal Accountabilities:

• Team player with co-workers and central service office
• Cost effective program operations.
• Adherence to agency policies and management
• Effective staff management and leadership

WHY WORK FOR LSF?

• Medical, dental and vision
• Teledoc (24/7 access to doctors via phone and video)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary), AD&D
• Health and dependent care FSA
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
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  Additional voluntary benefits:
  • Short-term disability
  • Group life insurance
  • Accident, critical illness/Cancer and hospital policy
  • Legal Shield coverage