The Human Resource Director will join Volunteers of America at an incredibly exciting time. With one eye on the past, we are taking aggressive strides forward. As we position VOAGBR for the next decade, we seek a Human Resources Director to align our employees with our vision and increase internal initiatives to communicate core values while fostering employee engagement. As a member of the Executive Leadership team, the HR Director will work alongside the President/CEO and other senior executives in developing effective HR programs and solutions that enrich the organizations value to employees and other stakeholders.

The HR Director is responsible for the development and execution of the people functions of the organization. The incumbent will develop policy, direct HR activities including employment, employment law, compensation, employee relations, diversity and inclusion initiatives, benefits, training, relevant CARF certification standards, employee services and workers compensation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers HR programs, procedures, processes and guidelines
• Participates in the development of the organization's plans as a strategic partner
• Advocates for employee relations practices necessary to establish positive employer-employee relationships
• Develops appropriate policies and training programs for effective management of our people resources
• Prepares and analyzes reports on a variety of applicable HR metrics
• Knows and complies with existing labor laws including Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Affirmative Action Plan, Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act etc.
• Designs, implements, communicates and maintains all benefit related programs to be competitive and cost effective
• Manages the budget and other financial measures of the HR department

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 plus years of Human Resource Manager or Director experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products

Preferred

• PHR or SPHR and/or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification 

About the Company

Established in Baton Rouge in 1921, Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge now serves a 19 parish area. Our vision is to engage the energy and spirit of the people of South Louisiana, to care for our neighbors who need help today, and to build healthier, more compassionate communities for tomorrow.

Volunteers of America is a national Christian social service organization that was founded in 1896. Please check our website to see the scope of our services in the community. We offer a full array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and short and long term disability insurance. We also offer a 403b retirement plan along with paid holidays and vacation.