Human Resources Director - Chicago, IL
Listed: 01-20-2022
Employer: Fourth Presbyterian Church - 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611 | (312) 787-4570 | https://www.fourthchurch.org/
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time
Download: Job Description - Human Resources Director
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You are a true HR generalist & are a strong people manager. You have already been an HR Director at a medium/large organization (60+ FTE). You thrive when building an HR team, and hope to step into executive leadership as the organization grows. You build relationships naturally, are hungry to grow and are invigorated by proposing solutions to complex challenges. What sets you apart is your energy to dive into the day-to-day, while leaning into change. The idea of jumping in and updating processes and practices excites you. While you skillfully delegate, you are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves and diving into projects that require your HR expertise. You can see potential, and aren’t daunted by a challenge. Your guiding light is tied to a larger purpose, and you are comfortable in a progressive, faith-based environment. You can lead through multiple phases of shifting workplace culture. Passion for all people is your hallmark (colleagues, community members, congregants etc.) and you put your passion into action through strong anti-racist HR leadership and practices.
Summary Description:
The HR Director is responsible for shaping the vision for, and experience of, Fourth’s work environment to ensure thoughtful integration of new staff, support for ongoing professional development, and overall alignment with Fourth’s values and compliance in all areas of HR. The HR Director will collaborate with leadership across Fourth Presbyterian Church and Chicago Lights to champion initiatives in the areas of hiring, employee life cycle, benefits and compensation, compliance, policy, employee engagement and performance management.
Using an anti-racist and equity lens, the HR Director will design and implement employee programs and activities that ensure the organization maintains a focus on development, engagement, retention.
Salary Range: $86,000-$96,000 depending on experience
Benefits: generous benefits package that includes Health (PPO, HMO, HCHP options), employer paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (17 days plus 11 paid holidays), 403b and parking discount. Additional available options (employee paid) include Long Term Disability, vision, dental and basic life insurance.
Experience & Requirements:
Experience Required (Must have)
7+ years of relevant experience and progressive leadership in Human Resources/People Operations
3+ years of management experience
Experience in administration of all HR functions, including benefits administration & compensation programs
Specific Skill Sets Desired
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
Ability to integrate a racial equity lense to HR systems and practices
Knowledge of regulations related to HR operations and data systems; ability to discern and solicit outside expertise when needed
High proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Reliable self-starter, able to function well in a high-responsibility, low-oversight environment; follow-through and ability to complete projects on time with excellence from start to finish
Experience successfully interfacing with C-suite and Board of Directors
Considerable working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including benefits and compensation practices, performance management, and culture development
Has strong anti-racist stance, that can be comfortably articulated, including robust experience implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices and has demonstrated ability to work toward anti-racist policies and practices in all areas of responsibility
Working knowledge of HRIS/Applicant Tracking and other technology related to HR
Demonstrated capability developing and deploying strategies at all levels
Successful track record of designing, developing, and delivering HR programs
Ability to think holistically across existing HR program processes and systems to identify opportunities that further program design and development
Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal communication skills
High degree of emotional intelligence and flexibility in a dynamic culture
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualities (Must have)
Outstanding judgment, sensitivity, and high level of confidentiality and discretion
Ability to thrive in evolving, complex organization
Excellent organization, time management, follow through, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
Critical thinking skills that lead to ability to design and implement systems, and manage teams in the implementation process
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate using multiple methods
An orientation to relationships, collaboration, and building the capacity of colleagues
Self-motivated, resourceful, creative and able to work without significant supervision
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills, using a comprehensive approach with strong attention to detail and deadlines
Expert at focusing on both long-term issues and daily, practical issues; adept at effective priority-setting
Understanding of and commitment to the values and mission of Fourth Church and Chicago Lights. This includes an appreciation for and ability to build a positive morale, sense of collegiality and trustworthiness in the unique environment of a faith-based, non-profit, and service organization
Comfort working in a faith-based, multicultural, and diverse organization
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, occasional evening work required.
Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.
If the current health conditions dictate, must be able to participate in online virtual communications including email, video conferencing, and other online tools used to facilitate virtual office culture and work sharing.
Smoke- and drug (illegal or recreational)-free environment.
Fourth aims for accessibility in any off-site location that we have control of, but some of them may not be fully accessible.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners. Employee is regularly required to communicate effectively via computer, via phone, and in-person.
This role requires frequent sitting.
Fourth Presbyterian Church’s office is located in downtown Chicago
Application Process
Interested applicants should email a cover letter specifically addressing why they are interested in serving at Fourth Church, this position and how their past experience directly relates to this position noted above, salary requirement, and a resume to: careers@whitehodgehr.com
Subject line should read: Your name/HR Director (Fourth Pres)
No phone calls please.
Fourth seeks to fill this position as soon as possible and will work actively to build a highly diverse pool of candidates.
Hiring Timeline
The application deadline for the HR Director position is Friday, February 11th, 2022. Ideally, we would like to have our new HR Director start in early April. The hiring timelines listed here are our best estimate, and are intended to assist applicants with planning throughout the hiring process.
Job Posting Closes: Friday, February 11th at 1pm
Phone Screenings: Week of February 14th
Virtual Interviews: Week of February 28th
Final Interviews: Week of March 9th
Offer: Week of March 14th
Day One: Monday, April 4th
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