Exceed Enterprises Hiring for Human Resources Director at Portland, Oregon Full Time

POSITION PURPOSE

The Human Resources Director is focused on providing support to and developing Exceed staff, while working to create systems and structures that successfully recruit, onboard, and train staff members. The ideal applicant brings an understanding of systems and structures to support the growth of the organization from a human resources, people, and culture perspective.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR DUTIES

People Strategist & People Manager

• Collaborate with the CEO, HR staff, and programmatic leaders to create and execute project plans that include strategies for hiring, training, and managing the workforce to support organizational growth and long-term sustainability.
• Collaboratively work with internal and external partners to create, review, and maintain organizational culture.
• Provide strategic support, coaching, and advice to the CEO and leadership to support a positive and welcoming work environment.
• Ability to build respectful and professional working relationships with each member of the HR team, supporting and encouraging their day-to-day work and development.
• Implement organization-wide processes and systems that help employees identify strengths and opportunities for development.

Recruiting and Onboarding

• Oversee the recruiting and onboarding process and ensure diverse, qualified candidate pools for hiring managers.
• Manage the Recruiter/Training & Development Specialist in the development and implementation of recruiting systems, processes, and best practices while ensuring a positive candidate experience, equitable outcomes, and that hiring managers have the needed support to make decisions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work with the Recruiter/Training & Development Specialist in the development and implementation of pre-hire and onboarding processes that support a positive New Hire experience.
• Training and People Development
• Support a learning culture by overseeing training programs for all Exceed staff, partnering with managers to conduct skills assessments, and identifying organizational learning needs.
• Provide leadership to HR staff overseeing existing training platforms, supporting the design and implementation of training plans as necessary.
• Lead, co-lead, and identify others to lead training for Exceed staff.
• Be a resource and ensure that Exceed staff are identified for appropriate training opportunities that support the ongoing development of staff and the origination.
• Partner with the CEO to create and maintain a succession plan.

Compensation Administration

• Administer compensation processes and keep our pay data current and relevant.
• Partner with the CEO to keep our compensation strategy current & consistent with our mission and values.
• Support efforts to make pay more transparent for all staff members.
• Partner with CEO & CFO to create & administer annual pay increases, bonus programs, and staff performance reviews.
• Performance Management Administration
• Partner with the CEO and management team to assess, design, and administer an annual staff performance review process for the organization that reflects the organization’s mission and values.
• Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and HR staff to help them effectively communicate and support the ongoing performance improvements of staff.
• Work with the CEO and the HR team to lead a process of reviewing and editing the organizational structure with a growth strategy in mind.
• Partner with managers to ensure all job descriptions are accurate and up to date.

HR Administration

• Partner with the CEO to support the implementation of Exceeds DEIA initiatives.
• Partner with the CEO to assure Exceed remains on the 100 Best Nonprofits list.
• Manage HR processes and software in support of the organization’s needs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Facilitate internal HR audits in preparation for Federal, State, ISO, etc. audits.
• Provide guidance around complex employee relations matters to managers and employees, including serving as the primary point of contact for complaints.
• Serve as the lead on all people and culture matters; providing strategic coaching, direction, and support when needed.
• Manage the HR team operations.
• Other Duties
• Other tasks, responsibilities, or projects as assigned by the CEO

JOB SCOPE

The Human Resources Director reports to the CEO. Exceed Enterprises values the important role of Human Resources in supporting the staff that support our clients. The Human Resources Director is expected to work across the company, focusing on matters related to people and culture, championing our mission of: “Supporting individuals with diverse abilities their vision is our mission.”

The Human Resources Director is responsible for making decisions that determine the HR strategy at Exceed and that create the systems that contribute to hiring, compensation, and performance decisions. The person in this role is primarily responsible for ensuring Exceed follows federal, state, and local laws governing workforces.

The person in this role continuously works with sensitive employee information and data and must maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The Human Resources Director supervises the Payroll and Benefits Specialist and Recruiting and Training Development Specialist.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

The HR Director communicates extensively across the organization, especially with the recruitment team and management team. The person in this position also communicates externally with vendors, local colleges and universities, and other professional organizations to support networking, sourcing, and maintenance of Exceed’ s HR practice aligned with industry best practices.

COMPETENCIES

• Brings an understanding of how organizations can leverage data and employee feedback to ensure a strong workplace culture.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with teams – giving and receiving feedback while identifying and addressing people and culture issues.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively verbalize ideas and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Familiarity with HRMS software, such as Paylocity.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to work effectively with people with diverse talents, perspectives, and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of HR principles and the wisdom to know when to seek expert advice.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of progressive Human Resources, Operations, or administrative experience is required, with at least 2 years of experience supervising staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, communications, social sciences, or related discipline, or any combination of experience, education, and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Success Attributes

• Adaptability in communication style and coaching.
• Experience working with those with diverse abilities.
• Excellent people management skills, including the ability to foster collaboration and inclusion and provide individualized support to employees.
• The ability to influence, negotiate, and achieve results through direct reports and others.
• The ability to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through interactions, decisions, and recommendations.
• Experience developing strategies that address challenges related to culture, talent, and the employee experience.
• A passion for Exceed Enterprises’ mission & vision.
• Commitment to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Drive to do good work and make an impact in our community.
• HR experience in the Non-Profit sector is valued but not required.

JOB EFFORT AND CONDITIONS

• This is a full-time, exempt
• Travel across the state may be required.
• Flexible/Hybrid

Benefits included in Compensation.

• 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, mental health, life insurance, short term disability and employee assistance program premiums.
• Exceed provides 403(b) retirement plan and flexible spending account.
• Generous paid time off, sick days, and holiday pay.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a personal statement touching on:

• Why you are interested in working for Exceed Enterprises
• How your skills, interest and experience relate to this position
• What you can contribute to our organization, your HR team, and the individuals we serve

Exceed Enterprises is committed to cultivating a diverse workforce. We know that candidates from marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. If you feel you would be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply and share a bit about your own unique qualifications in your attached personal statement.

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