Job Title: Human Resources Director

Report to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Central Office

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Pay: $ 120,000 annually

Mission and Organizational Background:

The mission of First Children’s Finance (FCF) is to grow the supply and business sustainability of excellent child care. Founded in 1991, FCF provides business and financial assistance to business owners and leaders in Early Care and Education (ECE). To achieve our goals, FCF works on three levels: Individual Business Level, Community Level and Systems Level. FCF is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Minneapolis that provides business development programs and financing to child care businesses in multiple states, with regional offices in five: Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Oregon and Vermont. For more information, see the First Children’s website at: http://www.firstchildrensfinance.org.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Director will oversee all HR functions and lead alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. The Human Resources Director will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will play a key role in developing and implementing HR policies and programs that foster a positive and productive work environment as well as setting internal organizational strategy. The Human Resources Director will lead the internal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. This position provides a great opportunity to contribute to a valuable mission.

This is a remote position or preferred hybrid position in our central office in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Essential Functions:

HR Strategy and Leadership:

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization’s mission, goals, and values.
• Provide HR leadership and guidance to the organization including workforce planning, compensation philosophy, Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIAB), and employee engagement.
• Advise senior management on HR best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present HR reports to senior management as needed.

Recruitment and Staffing:

• Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, and interviewing.
• Train staff in the organization’s onboarding process.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and ensure use of competitive and fair compensation practices.
• Collaborate with division directors to forecast staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Lead benefit plan design and open enrollment and recommend improvements as needed.

Employee Relations and Development:

• Foster a positive work environment through effective employee relations programs.
• Manage employee performance and development programs, including performance appraisals, training, and career development. Be a resource to all employees on HR-related issues.
• Provide coaching, support and training to managers.

HR Policies and Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Ensure the organization’s compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
• Manage employee records and maintain confidentiality.
• Research best practices and recommend initiatives to enhance our People First culture and organization’s objectives.
• Investigate HR violations and concerns when needed.

Organizational Development:

• Support the organization’s growth and change initiatives by leading HR projects and programs.
• Conduct employee engagement surveys and implement action plans based on feedback.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate growth of our DEIAB initiatives. Promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Professional HR certificate (e.g. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHER) highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience providing strategic and operational support, coaching, mentoring, and guidance on broad HR-related matters including employee development and training, employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, and change management.
• A deep understanding of HR principles, policies and practices, including employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and implementing HR programs including leadership development, learning and professional development, and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve the effective delivery of HR services through disciplined execution and through fact-based decisions in a growing/changing business environment.
• Demonstrated ability with sourcing and recruiting talent.
• Effective project management with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Experience working in nonprofit organization preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• An understanding of HR issues.
• Ability to research issues that may impact a variety of states.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to effectively convey HR policies, changes, programs, and relevant information to employees and managers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively with a diversity of FCF staff, customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision yet be a part of a team.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS and other HR software.

Personal Attributes

This position requires an individual who is:

• Creative and collaborative.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude.
• Open to learning, accepting positive and constructive feedback.
• Accurate and has strong attention to detail.
• Organized, and a self-starter and multi-tasker.

Work Conditions:

• Must be able to work on the computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel a few times a year.

Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from FCF representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the program and FCF success.

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, holidays, paid time off, and paid family medical leave. Allowable travel costs are reimbursed.

First Children’s Finance honors candidates’ time and effort in job-seeking by providing transparency regarding compensation. Creating transparency regarding salary information reduces the gender pay gap, and eliminates salary negotiation, which rarely benefits people of color or women. It is a value of our organization to support equitable hiring practices.

First Children’s Finance is an Equal Employment Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.