Human Resources Manager - Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: The Part-time Human Resources Manager will be an integral part of our professional team (30 employees). The HR Manager will have demonstrated success in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, culture initiatives, policy development, employee relations, performance management, employee professional development, benefits administration, payroll and compliance with employment and labor laws. This is a part-time position.

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

SUPERVISES: N/A

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. In partnership with our PEO, Insperity, reviews and maintains HR policies, processes and programs to ensure Federation is following best practices in supervision, performance management and evaluation. Ensures policies and procedures are in compliance with employment and labor laws.
2. Supports the management team by providing HR advice, counsel and decision making. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate and/or as directed by the CEO or COO on personnel matters.
3. Provides an additional “open door” for employees to address HR matters and advises management on appropriate resolutions to employee relations issues.
4. Designs and implements programs to continually improve employee satisfaction and nurture a positive employee culture and working environment.
5. Administers the performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity throughout the organization.
6. Administers the professional development program to most effectively improve the organization’s capabilities, provide continuing education to employees, improve areas of opportunity and partner with employees to achieve their personal ambitions.
7. Manages the process for filling open positions including developing and/or maintaining accurate job descriptions, effectively posting open positions, recruiting and assessing candidates.
8. Develops and maintains a professional onboarding process which provides new hires with the best tools to make immediate quality contributions to the organization and fosters a positive attitude toward the Federation’s mission.
9. Completes an annual review of the Employee Manual, Emergency Manual, Benefit Plans, including bench marking best practices, to ensure Federation maintains a competitive position in the marketplace and maintains alignment with Federation’s mission and attributes. Researches, develops, writes and updates policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines, as needed.
10. Oversees administration of the Federation’s benefit programs.
11. In partnership with PEO, prepares payroll on a semi-monthly basis and is the point person internally for payroll matters.
12. Works with facilities and the Federation’s security team to ensure a safe and healthy work environment and maintains and communicates programs designed to ensure employee safety.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required. PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of HR experience covering a broad base of responsibilities.

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, high-performing and transparent workplace culture.
• Broad knowledge and experience in interpreting employment law; compensation and benefits administration; organizational development and culture shaping, employee relations and employee development.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency using MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Must be skilled in prioritizing and managing several tasks at one time.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships.
• Ability to listen, interview, and problem solve a must.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Ability to use independent judgment in resolving various problems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The salary range is $40k - $55k for this position plus a comprehensive benefits package. Anticipated salary near midpoint; commensurate with experience. Benefits include a 3% 403b match, hybrid work schedule, 70% contribution towards individual health plan, 10-week paid family leave, JCC membership, among others.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Position Type:

This is a part-time exempt level position. It qualifies for all benefit packages. For more information, see the Employee Manual.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policies, procedures and data; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must be physically able to operate computers and office equipment; occasional bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting; constant walking, speaking and listening; frequent sitting and maintaining close visual attention to the computer; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The COO and/or designee have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees of Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate in activities, meetings, and committees; to interact and work cooperatively in order to accomplish various goals; to represent one’s self and Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas in a positive, professional manner; and to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.

Employees are expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to provide assistance in a timely and courteous manner. Employees are also expected to perform other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor and to contribute to the team efforts of the department and to assist the organization in achieving its strategic goals.