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National Center for Lesbian Rights
Director of Human Resources
Salary Range: $139,946-$169,175
Full-Time Exempt Position
December 2022
The Director of Human Resources (DHR) is a key member of the National Center for Lesbian Right’s (NCLR) senior management team. The DHR reports to the Executive Director. The DHR is responsible for managing multiple functional areas of Human Resources including: culture-building, professional development, benefits administration, recruitment and employment, employee and labor relations, HR records, compliance with state and federal laws and grants, and compensation.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS
NCLR is a strong and effective national legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) people and their families through impact litigation, public policy work, direct legal services, and community and public education. NCLR values team and community collaboration and fosters an engaged and dynamic work culture where staff are valued and thrive.
NCLR advocates for more than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families in all fifty states each year, including LGBTQ seniors, immigrants, athletes, and youth. Our impact litigation serves all LGBTQ people in the United States. For more information about NCLR, please visit our website: www.NCLRights.org.
Essential Responsibilities
HR Management:
Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
Manage outside benefit administrators and other HR supporting contractors (Paychex point of contact for all HR-related components and administration, Healthcare/Benefits point of contact)
In conjunction with the Finance and Operations Team, administers organization’s 401(k) plan including: monitoring compliance with plan rules and federal regulations, approval of transactions (loans, distributions, etc), discrimination testing and audit support, as well as responsible for filing annual 5500 filing.
With the Finance and Operations Department, plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
Serve as the first point of contact for all staff and provide day-to-day direction and support for all aspects of human resources
Develop relationships with all employees and advise on HR, cultural, and other organizational concerns
Leads in developing and implementing the staff evaluation process.
Counsel and advise staff, including management team, on work-related issues on human resource related topics
Works with organization’s outside attorney on HR related issues as needed
Maintains personnel files and disciplinary action forms
Works with organization’s attorney on HR related issues as needed
Part of the cross-departmental team that facilitates, plans and develops all staff annual retreat
Recruitment and Retention:
Manages and oversees the full-scale recruiting and hiring of all staff and positions in the organization from start to finish in collaboration with the Finance and Operations Department
Oversee semi-monthly, multi-state payroll for all employees
Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
Develop and operationalize the performance evaluation process
Support employee growth and development by connecting them to professional development and training opportunities
Drive employee engagement and satisfaction through ongoing learning and development
HR Compliance and HRIS Administration:
With the Finance and Operations department, makes certain that all administrative systems and processes are highly reliable, finely tuned and well delivered with an aim toward pro-action rather than reaction
Ensure compliance and consistency with office practices and policies and compliance with all employment related laws, including state and federal laws (including EEO/Affirmative Action ERISA) and other relevant regulations and policies
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
With Director of Finance and Operations, research and recommend relevant insurance products (fidelity bond, property and casualty, management errors and omissions, etc.).
With Operations team, negotiate related contracts, manage relevant vendor relationships.
Develop, manage and implement personnel policies as needed
With the Finance and Operations Department, makes certain that all administrative systems and processes are highly reliable, finely tuned and well delivered with an aim toward pro-action rather than reaction
Other duties as necessary and related
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $139,946-$169,175. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with a low-cost share for employees, including generous coverage of reproductive healthcare and transition-related care services; vacation and holidays; eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan; short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; flexible spending pre-tax plans for qualified medical and child daycare expenses; and commuter pre-tax benefits.
NCLR is based in San Francisco, CA but any remote location within the U.S. will be considered. Currently nearly all staff are working from home exclusively, but we hope to reopen our office in San Francisco in early 2023.
