HR Director

Description We are looking for an experienced HR Director to provide steady leadership for a non-profit organization during a period of transition. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on HR leader who can guide daily operations, advise senior leadership, and support a workforce of approximately 250 permanent employees. The role calls for someone who can balance strategic direction with practical execution while strengthening employee communication, benefits oversight, and organizational compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily human resources activities to maintain consistent service delivery and operational stability across the organization.
• Supervise and support HR and payroll team members, helping prioritize work, resolve issues, and uphold service standards.
• Manage the organization's self-funded health plan with close attention to cost control, vendor coordination, and employee understanding of available benefits.
• Partner with leadership to expand and formalize the performance appraisal program from pilot stages into broader organizational use.
• Advise managers and executives on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and HR practices that reduce risk and support sound decision-making.
• Strengthen compliance processes and governance standards by reviewing policies, monitoring regulatory obligations, and reinforcing best practices.
• Contribute both strategic insight and direct execution on compensation, benefits, and HR administration initiatives.
• Support ongoing use of HR and payroll systems, including Ellucian Colleague, as part of effective people operations management.
• Help the organization navigate transition needs by providing continuity, influencing stakeholders, and recommending practical improvements that fit the existing culture. Requirements
• 3+ years of human resources leadership experience, ideally at the director level or in a comparable senior HR role.
• Demonstrated background in employee relations, HR administration, and compliance-driven human resources work.
• Experience overseeing benefits programs, including strong knowledge of compensation and benefits practices; self-insured plan experience is highly valued.
• Ability to lead confidently in discussions with senior stakeholders and provide clear, well-reasoned HR guidance.
• Proven success balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication and change management skills, with the ability to build alignment while respecting organizational culture.
• Familiarity with HR systems and payroll processes; experience with Ellucian Colleague is a plus.
• Knowledge of policy development, governance expectations, and employment-related risk management.

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