Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Springfield Administrative Office - Springfield, IL 62704Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $81,000.00 - $109,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: OccasionalJob Shift: Mon thru FriJob Category: Human ResourcesOur Mission: Providing people the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.
 

Our... Diversity Statement: LLGI recognizes our employees’ differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation and other unique attributes. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities and talent our employees bring to the workplace represents an essential part of our culture.

 

Job Title: Director of Human Resources 

Department: Human Resources 

Reports To: Chief People Officer/Corporate Compliance Officer 

Classification: Exempt 

EEO-1 Category: First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers 

Safety Sensitive: Yes 

Supervises: HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, HR Assistant 

Job Summary 

Develops and executes Human Resources programs and initiatives. Supervises HR Department staff. Provides guidance and direction to managers and supervisors. Ensures legal compliance and implementation of LLGI’s mission and talent strategy. 

Essential Job Duties 

1. Collaborates with senior leadership and line management on Human Resources issues; consults as a business partner. 

2. Oversees administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to recruitment, onboarding and retention, compensation, benefits, leave of absence administration; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance management, employee relations; and training and development. 

3. Provides guidance, investigates and provides recommendations to management regarding employee relations and disciplinary issues; reviews corrective action notices and partners with management on final outcome and delivery of the discipline. 

4. Investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other high-risk employment issues and makes recommendations for their resolution. 

5. Monitors and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

6. Assists in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures.

7. Provides guidance to management and employees on organizational policies, procedures, and practices; ensures compliance with related laws, regulations and guidelines. 

8. Handles day to day administration of, unemployment claim administration. 

9. Oversees HRIS systems administration. 

10. 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 leadership. 

11. Develops and presents training on HR topics; partners with HR staff on training programs. 12. Assists with and supports organizational accreditation. 

13. Builds trust by interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence.

14. Drives and contributes to the implementation of change management efforts. 

15. Travels to locations within the LLGI territory. 

16. Ensures that the customer’s perspective is a driving force behind customer satisfaction.

17. Seeks to understand internal and external customer circumstances, problems, expectations and needs.

18. Identifies organizational needs and creates solutions. 

19. Builds awareness around LLGI’s mission, vision and values. 

20. Identifies opportunities and generates ideas to improve human resources department and organizational objectives. 

21. Initiates action to create value, advance and meet departmental demands. 

22. Partners with leadership and staff to identify, assess, create and implement process improvement.

23. Enforces and models awareness of safety and loss prevention. 

24. Ensures that all safety standards are being followed. 

25. Participates in professional organizations, seeks development opportunities, and stays current in field.

26. Leads and embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGI. 

27. Seeks to understand individual differences and values to build workplace relationships.

28. Actively pursues personal development opportunities 

29. Performs other duties as required or assigned. 

Competencies 

Authenticity Courage Influence Emotional Intelligence Positive Disposition Navigating Complexity Facilitating Change Developing Others Compelling Communication Leadership Disposition Optimizing Diversity 

 

 

QualificationsEducation, Experience, and Credentials 

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. Masters degree and/or professional accreditation preferred. 

Requires seven years of professional level human resource management experience; including resolution of complex employee relations issues. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Requires strong knowledge of and leadership experience with multiple human resources disciplines as well as federal and state employment law. 

Requires proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn LLGI’s HRIS. 

Requires ability to make compelling presentations before groups to convey information and ideas, requires strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 

Requires ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities. 

Requires ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters and personnel matters. 

Requires valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of insurance. 

Requires ability to gather data, compile information and write reports. 

Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and collaboration skills. 

Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population; promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. 

Requires ability to interact with people in a manner which enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality. Requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct and ethical behavior. Requires ability to work independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere. 

Maintains strong knowledge of, models and follows LLGI policies and procedures. 

Demonstrates professionalism. 

Requires CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment

Physical Requirements 

Office position, primarily sedentary 

Some travel required 

Environmental Conditions 

Office environment 

Some exposure to warehouse and light industrial environments when traveling to LLGI worksites 

Tools and Equipment 

Basic office equipment including computer, calculator, photocopier, scanner, and telephone. Company vehicle. 

Regular Contacts 

LLGI Staff Volunteers/Community Service Workers Vendors/Suppliers General Public Donors/Customers Service Participants GII Staff Stakeholders Accrediting Agencies Federal/State Agencies Auditors/Surveyors 

 

At Land of Lincoln Goodwill, we offer a variety of benefits to our employees. For more information on what LLGI offers, please click on this link: http://llgi.org/careers/ . Land of Lincoln Goodwill is also a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. Safety-sensitive positions offered are subject to a pre-employment drug screen, and all positions are required to have a criminal background check.

 

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