Candidate Search: HR Director, Wayside Recovery Center
Wayside Recovery Center’s mission is to break the cycle of addiction and trauma for women, children and families.
For over 60 years Wayside Recovery Center has protected and empowers women and their families to live their best life. Today we are a leading provider of comprehensive care for women with substance use disorder, trauma, and mental health needs. We also provide children and family services to stabilize the whole family.
“Wayside saved my life!! It is a wonderful program, with wonderful staff and resources! I will be forever grateful.” −Wayside Client
Join Our Team!
By joining the Wayside team, you will become part of an ethical, compassionate, innovative team that works together to empower women, children, and families in our community. Wayside is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply.
We are looking for an employee who is:
· Passionate for our mission
· Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
· Calm under pressure
· A problem solver
We want to empower you with:
· Platinum benefits package available: Health, Dental, Vision
· Company paid long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance
· Generous paid time-off
· Educational advancement: tuition reimbursement, tuition discounts, student loan forgiveness, paid supervision for licensing
· Retirement savings plan with employer match
JOB SUMMARY
The Human Resources Director will lead the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives which will support Wayside’s new strategic plan, currently in development. The Director will lead the development of a vision and effective strategy that champions the importance of a diverse and inclusive environment. The Director will engage staff to build a welcoming and inclusive environment. The Director will assess potential barriers and develop strategies focused on recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. The Director will design training initiatives on cultural intelligence, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, and other topics to advance the values of equity and inclusion, and to maintain compliance with applicable laws. The Director will also manage Workforce Analysis and lead and oversee compliance with Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
• Plans, guides, and advises the CEO and senior leadership team members on diversity, equity, and affirmative action matters. Collaborates with management to create, implement, and monitor programs designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of clients and staff and address personnel issues.
• Develops, supports, and implements training to promote onboarding, employee engagement, cultural understanding, a climate of equity and inclusion, and health and wellness initiatives.
• Develops strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
• Directs, coaches, and develops the work of professional human resource staff and oversees EEO investigations. Evaluates documentation and advises individuals and departments on appropriate action(s) to be taken. Provides mediation, as needed. Ensures written report of investigatory findings and dispositions are prepared and maintained in a confidential file.
• Provides support and oversight of claims related to Disability, FMLA, unemployment, and worker’s compensation.
• Gathers, researches, and analyzes data for use in statistical calculations and reporting in order to meet federal and state requirements, including creating workforce analysis reports.
• Works collaboratively to develop recruitment strategies and participates and advises Wayside’s recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations and develops and recommends policies and procedures.
• Manages the department budget, including developing budget proposals, justifying expenses, and monitoring accounts.
• Oversees the administration and compliance of the employee benefits plans.
• Ensures the HR team works in collaboration with the finance department on payroll and as appropriate to ensure alignment of budgetary goals.
• Ensures the effective execution of workforce planning, compensation, performance management, employee development, recruiting, and attrition management.
• Develops and deploys an effective HR strategy that enables performance and effectively balances efficiency, effectiveness, and overall costs.
• Provides analysis of legislation and regulations applicable to human resource operations.
Other Duties as Assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· Must be free from problematic substance use for at least two years immediately preceding hiring and must sign a statement attesting to that fact.
· Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
· Experience in organizational development and change management.
· Excellent verbal written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
· Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field is required.
· Master’s degree in a business or human resources management or a related field preferred.
· J.D. a plus.
· SPHR designation will receive consideration, but is not required.
Preferred Experience:
· Familiarity with the needs and workings of nonprofit organizations
· Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse individuals and communities, particularly with populations including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
· 5+ years of human resources experience.
· 3+ years of management/supervisory experience
COMPENSATION: $90K-$95K to start DOQ
LOCATION: Wayside Business Office
7401 Metro Blvd #200
Edina, MN 55439
HOURS:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with some flexibility, very occasional evenings and weekends (40 hours per week)
BENEFITS:
This position is eligible for the Platinum Benefit Package including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, vision, ID theft protection, retirement plan with 4% match after one year of employment, flexible spending accounts for dependent care/medical savings, educational assistance programs for degrees and continuing education, license reimbursement, paid supervision for licensing, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
See more information on us at https://waysiderecovery.org/
TO APPLY:
Please send resume and cover letter detailing experience to:
Wayside Recovery Center
Attn: Ruth Richardson, Chief Executive Officer
3705 Park Center Boulevard
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
EMAIL: Ruth.Richardson@waysiderc.org
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Or apply online:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wayside Recovery Center is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.