Overview
At Wayside Waifs, our mission is preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives. We accomplish our mission by protecting and caring for the animals under our watch; by reaching out to the community for love and support; and by teaching others about the profound joy that pets bring to our lives. If you are a passionate leader ready to make a meaningful impact, then join Wayside as their Director of HR and play a pivotal role in shaping our organizational culture and driving our mission forward.
Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Hiring: Develop strategies to attract diverse talent, manage the recruitment lifecycle, and collaborate with hiring managers to fill positions efficiently.
- Relations: Address HR inquiries, resolve employee issues, and provide management support on personnel matters.
- Compensation & Performance Management: Implement performance management processes, oversee compensation programs, and provide guidance and support to management and employees on performance-related matters.
- Training & Development: Create and conduct training programs, assess their effectiveness, and stay current with HR trends.
- Benefits Administration: Oversees benefits programs, and open enrollment, and recommends improvements.
- Labor Law & Recordkeeping: Ensure compliance with laws, consult legal counsel as needed, and maintain accurate HR records.
- HR Strategy & Planning: Work with the Executive Team on HR strategies, monitor HR metrics, and support organizational goals.
- Safety & Workers’ Compensation: Manage workers’ compensation claims, promote safety, and report risks.
- Customer Service: Uphold organizational policies, provide exemplary service, and foster a supportive work culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant HR experience. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of HR laws, recruitment, and staffing.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with MS Office and HRIS systems.
- Ability to handle multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Wayside Waifs offers a compensation package in the $82k -$100k range and a comprehensive benefit package.
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