Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Save the Children is a long-standing organization dedicated to fighting for children's rights globally. The Human Resources Manager will ensure compliance with Head Start standards and policies, oversee recruitment and training, and maintain employee relations while promoting a safe environment for children and families.
Responsibilities
- Work with other departments to prepare first day orientation for new hires and assist with onboarding new hires
- Partner with Program Director and Sr. Talent Acquisition and Attraction Specialist to implement cost-effective strategies for recruitment and employment
- Attend regularly scheduled team meetings, prepare and maintain staffing reports
- Collaborate with Program Director and supervisors to provide adequate staffing support
- Enter new hire and employee transfer data into HR information systems and audit for accuracy and compliance
- Partner with Program Director to implement guidelines and approaches to ensure adherence to standards set by Save the Children & the Office of Head Start
- Collaborate with program staff on the monitoring & reporting of violations
- Conduct interviews with staff, and other involved (adult) parties when investigating allegations of child safeguarding policy violations
- Write reports, make recommendations, document findings, and track outcomes (i.e. remedial training, policy updates, disciplinary actions, etc.)
- Liaise with parents, the Office of Licensing, and National staff as necessary
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion on significant HR matters
- Provide orientation and trainings to include pre-service training on a continuous basis
- Coach and counsel supervisors and employees on the implementation and management of HR policies and procedures
- Monitor and maintain all personnel data and conduct HR file audits
- Assist with performance management, ensuring all employees and managers complete annual performance reviews
- Plan and direct activities, write and administer goals & objectives, and communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing
- Actively support and take appropriate measures to ensure a safe workplace for all
- Handle complex and difficult issues and provide resolutions/recommendations to solve problems
- Analyze data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations based on data
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements
- Respond to human resources-related inquiries from employees
- Monitor employee morale and program culture
- Process/Report complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions
- Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
- Work with Program Director to respond to community complaints and requests for information regarding program areas of responsibility
- Attend Policy Council meetings, as requested
Skills
- High school diploma, plus at least 3 years of relevant, progressive HR experience
- Willingness and ability to regularly travel via car to multiple site locations
- Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), human resources information systems (HRIS) and/or performance management systems
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, both internal and external must be detail-oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure
- Human Resources experience in a Head Start program
- Proven experience administering HR support for all phases of the employee life-cycle
- Associates or higher degree
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles
- Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified
Company Overview
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. It was founded in 1932, and is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://savethechildren.org.