Maryville Academy Hiring for Director of Human Resources Job at Des Plaines, IL Full Time

About Maryville Academy

Maryville is a human services organization established as an orphanage by the Archdiocese of Chicago following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. As a child care organization rooted in Catholic social teaching, Maryville is dedicated to the preservation of the dignity of children at every age. Our mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth. Our six service areas include: Behavioral Health, Early Childhood, Educational Services, Family Services, Jóvenes Adelante (Youth Moving Forward) and Residential Services. Our services are offered in Chicago, Bartlett and Des Plaines. We offer many opportunities for growth, a rewarding experience and an excellent benefits package.

About the Director of Human Resources Position

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources function, policies, programs and practices. The Human Resources Director administers, directs, and coordinates all Human Resources activities, including employment, compensation, and benefits, as well as oversees the adherence to all applicable laws and regulations. Work is directly related to the management of policies and general business operations of Maryville. The position requires the consistent exercise of discipline and judgment.

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, reviews and evaluates the Human Resource function and performance. Provides direction and consultation to the Department with regard to HR policies, procedures, programs and initiatives. Ensures that all Human Resource systems are developed and implemented in a manner that complies with local, state and federal employment laws.
• Designs, analyzes, modifies and implements employee compensation and performance evaluation programs to meet identified organizational objectives. Regularly reviews these systems to ensure the Agency’s ability to attract and retain a highly qualified workforce that is able to meet the Agency’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Prepares, reviews and evaluates job descriptions. Responsible for instituting and maintaining a system for ongoing review and updating of job descriptions consistent with the changing strategic needs of the Agency.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and updating Human Resources and Maryville policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring that all decisions and actions of the Human Resources Department result in consistently and fairly applied policies and procedures in a manner consistent with the Agency’s values and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Hires and supervises Human Resources staff. Provides leadership and direction through establishing work priorities, performance evaluation, staff development and guidance in ensuring a thorough understanding of the strategic direction of the Agency. Responsible for ensuring the flow of communication regarding organizational changes and policies throughout the Department.
• Responsible for the development and fiscal oversight of the Human Resources Departmental Budget. Ensures sound fiscal practice by efficiently and appropriately allocating resources and managing expenses to achieve a balanced departmental budget.
• Responsible for staying current with the human resource industry trends and employment laws.
• Develops initiatives that allows for the Agency to maintain a competitive advantage in developing and maintaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce. Responsible for the development and administration of an effective recruitment program.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the mission and values of the Agency.
• Participates in continued performance quality improvement
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent education or experience.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification, preferred
• Seven years of professional experience in human resources.
• Three years in a management-level position.

Skills /Knowledge:

• Current knowledge of state and federal employment laws and all other relevant laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet development, payroll, and HR information systems programs.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to: be forward-thinking and creative; maintain ethical standards; relate to people at all levels of the organization; read, analyze and interpret the most complex human resource related documents; respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, management at all levels of the company and outside organizations; and have a proactive and anticipatory demeanor.

Physical Demands:

• Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods.
• Required to lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds.
• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

• Work is performed in designated administrative office settings.
• Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.

Why Join the Maryville Family?

Maryville employees get to make a difference in the lives of children and families. In addition, full time employees also receive:

• Competitive pay
• PPO health insurance options
• Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 403(b) match
• Paid vacation and sick days
• 9 paid holidays a year
• After one year of service you will be eligible for dental insurance, long term disability and life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides, please visit our website at www.maryvilleacademy.org.

Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status or disability.