Southern Oregon Goodwill is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and integral member of our Human Resources team. The Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy. This individual will support the organization’s mission to enable employment by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth by working closely with our Human Resources team.

Our associates receive a robust benefits package including:

• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision & Life)
• Retirement plan & match program
• Vacation and Sick time
• Holiday Pay
• 50% Employee Discount
• Tuition assistance
• Starting wage 80K DOE
• And much more!

Job Duties:

• Maintains current knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations including but not limited to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and federal protected leaves, U.S. Department of Labor, Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI), and any other entity typically associated with the Human Resource function.
• Serves as the primary contact with labor counsel and government agencies related to personnel matters. Represents organization in a variety of personnel-related matters such as grievances and hearings, claims, and professional meetings.
• Advises on, and manages, strategic HR initiatives such as succession planning, staff training and development, and employee retention.
• Supports timely and consistent employee communication and feedback through meetings, suggestion programs, engagement surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one meetings.
• Monitors the organization’s culture so that it supports the attainment of goals and promotes employee engagement.
• Works on the team that plans, communicates, and integrates the results of strategic planning throughout the organization.
• Keeps the VP of Workforce Development and executive team informed of significant problems or issues.

To be successful in this role:

The Director of Human Resources enjoys understanding the big picture and how both strategic and tactical HR efforts fit into it. Being both analytical, empathetic, and appreciating the opportunity to truly make an impact. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, and manages multiple, varied projects. Has an appetite for excellence, demonstrating an unwavering resolve to produce the best long-term results. Believes that the best HR professionals are human-centered, care about employee experience, are fantastic with details, and skilled at providing the highest level of leadership in all aspects of the organization.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, management, or another comparable field.

• Five years’ experience in Human resource management, industrial relations, or related field including supervisory experience.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential or comparable valid certification required.
• Active affiliation with appropriate HR networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge and experience in federal and state (Oregon and California) employment law, employee relations and development, HRIS, training and recruitment, and policy development and writing.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Above average organizational skills, time management and personal efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to work in grey area acting with sometimes incomplete and best available information. Acting in the best interests of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR staff members.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful member on executive management team that provides company leadership and direction.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.
• Demonstrated understanding of HRIS function.
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable automobile and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s liability insurance provider.