Human Resources Director

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Director leads and manages the organization's HR strategy, policies, and practices to foster an employee-centered workplace culture. This role oversees all aspects of HR operations-including compensation and payroll, recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, compliance, leave management, wellness initiatives, and risk management. Serving as a trusted advisor to leadership, the HR Director ensures HR functions align with organizational goals and comply with all applicable laws.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises the Office Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs that support the organization's mission, vision, culture, and values.
• Develop and implement team building initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee audits, reporting, and recordkeeping (EEOC, OSHA, ACA, E-Verify, etc.) while maintaining accurate and secure personnel files.
• Manage the full employee life cycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development, retention, and offboarding.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation to ensure competitive and equitable practices.
• Advise and partner with management on HR-related matters, including sensitive and confidential issues.
• Administer and track employee leave programs (FMLA, PTO, disability, military, etc.) in compliance with legal requirements.
• Lead workplace investigations and coordinate with legal counsel or external agencies when necessary.
• Monitor HR trends, legislation, and best practices to recommend proactive adjustments.
• Manage HR technology systems to streamline process and enhance employee experience.
• Other duties assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to pass a Level 2 FDLE background screen, drug screen, and local background screen upon initial hire and annually thereafter.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and eligibility for acceptance by the company's insurance carrier.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law, including affirmative action and EEO compliance.
• Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Professional demeanor with strong cultural sensitivity and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with all employees while complying with EEOC rules and accepting constructive feedback from management in a professional manner.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years or progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role, required.
• Nonprofit sector experience strongly preferred, with familiarity in compliance and nonprofit staffing challenges.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCOP, PHR, or SPHR) is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in building HR systems, policies, and culture in mission-driving organizations.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs
• Frequent stooping, kneeling and reaching
• Frequent use of hands and fingers
• The ability to hear and respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to communicate effectively with others
• Close, distance and peripheral vision

Our Core Values

At A Kid's Place, our mission is driven by our core values. We expect everyone - regardless of role - to embrace and reflect these principles in their work:

• Be A Safe Haven: We welcome everyone as they are. Safety-physical, emotional, and psychological-is our foundation.
• Give Grace: Compassion in action guides us. We meet people where they are, ensuring every individual feels seen, heard, and valued.
• Together We Can: Collaboration drives our success. By working as a team and building strong partnerships, we strengthen our community and expand our impact.
• Be A Good Human: Integrity, transparency, and accountability guide our work.
• Keep Moving Forward: We embrace resilience, positivity, and growth.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
A Kid's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify Participation
A Kid's Place participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees, as required by federal law.

Drug-Free Workplace
A Kid's Place is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, and employees may be subject to additional testing as permitted by organizational policy and applicable law.

Background Screening & Fingerprinting
Because we serve vulnerable children and youth, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing a comprehensive background screening, including FDLE/FBI Level 2 fingerprinting, reference verification, and any other screenings required by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and applicable regulations.

Driver Eligibility & Insurance Guidelines

Applicants for positions are requires to meet and maintain our insurance carrier's driver eligibility requirements as a condition of employment, including:

• Be at least 21 years of age with a valid, current driver's license that is not suspended, revoked, or expired.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record , including no more than three (3) moving violations and/or at-fault accidents (combined) within the past three (3) years, no more than three (3) license suspensions/reinstatements, and no major driving violations ((driving while intoxicated or under the influence (DWI/DUI/OWI/OUI), leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), careless or reckless driving, manslaughter/homicide or assault through use of motor vehicle, fleeing/eluding a police officer, commission of a felony)) during that period.
• Successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and remain insurable under our automobile insurance carrier's underwriting guidelines throughout employment.