MRA-The Management Association Hiring for Director of Human Resources at La Crosse, WI  Full Time

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Company: Chileda

Location: La Crosse, WI

The Director of HR will be a trusted partner on all people-related matters, providing strategic guidance, leadership, advice, counsel, and solutions to support the mission, goals, values, and culture of the organization. In your role, you will work collaboratively across the organization to plan, direct, and coordinate all human resources initiatives. This position is responsible for providing overall Human Resources leadership to ensure goals are achieved by developing and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and initiatives including talent management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management and training and development.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL TRAITS

• Servant leadership. Must be able to establish collaborative and positive relationships by understanding the needs of others.
• Be approachable. Demonstrate active listening skills.
• High level of integrity, fairness, and consistency in decision-making.
• Problem solver. Ability to provide recommendations and options to help solve problems – works to listen and gain understanding before making decisions.
• Strong sense of emotional intelligence. Able to relate and communicate effectively with an array of personalities and cultures.
• Have an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills.
• Project a professional presence in appearance, actions, personal demeanor in representing Chileda.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or job-related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience managing and/or leading HR team and functions.
• Experience successfully engaging others in comprehensive strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as experience in providing advice and counsel on complex program matters.
• Demonstrated ability in consensus building while leading diverse groups.
• Strong oral and written communications skills to interface and establish credibility with employees and managers at all levels and handle sensitive and complex issues.
• Demonstrated project management skills and a track record of success in bringing highly complex, cross-functional projects to completion.
• Strategic thinking leader that demonstrates innovation and flexibility when leading organizational change.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the day-to-day HR operations of Chileda while nurturing the future growth of the organization as it relates to HR initiatives.
• Nurture, support and develop the HR team, which includes HR Manager, Staff Development, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialists. Translate the goals of Chileda into clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations within the HR team. Provide direction and vision and allow the team to execute. Provide regular performance feedback to promote growth and professional development amongst team.
• Collaborate with team to develop and implement an overall talent acquisition and workforce retention strategy for the organization.
• Oversee the administration of compensation, payroll, recognition, and benefit programs.
• Ensure the integrity of HRIS systems, employee database information and all relevant employee records. Performs HR administrative duties, monitors HR metrics, analyzes data, and provides pertinent reports.
• Serve as a point of contact for employment relations. Provide ongoing coaching associated with employee development. Serve as a mediator, coach and facilitator fostering positive and effective employee relations. Maintain and model effective communication with all employees. Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish and/or maintain positive employer-employee relationship and promote high-level of employee morale. Assist managers with the above. Work to balance advocacy of Chileda, those we serve, management and employees.
• Collaborate with Training and Development team to develop curriculum and training opportunities to meet the needs of team members and Chileda.
• Facilitate the performance feedback cadence and protocols within the agency.
• Work in partnership with Leadership Team to ensure position scope, responsibilities and expectations are clearly communicated in job descriptions and annual goals.
• Collaborate with CEO, COO and Director of Finance to ensure total compensation plans are competitive as well as fair and equitable within the agency.
• Periodically conduct stay interviews to keep a pulse on what is working well and areas for improvement within the organization.
• Remain current on HR trends and legislation. Provide direction and educate leaders and managers regarding the interpretation and changes in employment and labor laws.

ABOUT CHILEDA

Chileda offers a spectrum of services to meet the individual needs of children and adults with cognitive and behavioral challenges. Services are provided on campus in the residential and day school program, and in the community within individual’s homes, schools, and community. Our highly trained staff continually seek out new strategies to work in conjunction with well-established practices. Chileda’s commitment to these practices strengthens our position as leaders in serving students with autism spectrum disorders, attachment challenges, and other developmental disabilities.

Chileda’s Residential Services provides treatment to children and young adults from across the country. With individualized treatment, educational, and behavioral planning, students increase socially significant behaviors/skills while decreasing challenging behaviors. Chileda offers Transitional Support Services to support students as they transition to less restrictive environments.

Chileda provides support to children and adults through community outreach programs including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and Mental Health Counseling. Behavior Solutions includes in-home and school behavioral consultations and training, daily living skills, peer support groups, SIB shops, and parent/caregiver education. Mental Health Counseling is available to individuals and their families with cognitive and behavioral challenges.

OUR VISION

To be a premier center for transforming the lives and behavior of individuals with extraordinary needs.

OUR VALUES

SAFETY – Provide an environment that promotes physical and psychological well-being.

COMPASSION – Demonstrate genuine concern and appreciation for others.

LEARNING – Acquire new knowledge, skills, behaviors and understanding.

COLLABORATION – Share Ideas and work together toward a common goal.

RESPECT – Treat others as you would like to be treated.

OUR PHILOSOPHICAL LENSES

SERVANT LEADERSHIP – A Servant Leader consistently takes on the responsibility and commitment to care for the well-being of others and the development of the next generation of leaders.

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE – A way of thinking and engaging with others that takes the perspective of “what happened to you” versus “what is wrong with you?” Trauma Informed Care emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety of those affected by adverse experiences.

BEHAVIORISM – Behaviorism is a systematic approach to understanding behaviors by looking at what is happening before (antecedents) and after (consequences) the behavior of interest. Behaviorism not only focuses on changing undesirable behaviors, but also focuses on teaching new skills.

We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.
 

MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer