HR Director

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Director of Human Resources

Reports to: President & CEO

Location: Administration Office

Status: Exempt

Compensation: Depending on Experience

About BGCH

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The after-school hours have become a critical time for youth – a time when many children in our communities are left to fend for themselves without positive adult supervision. We provide a safe place filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adult mentors, and enriching programs.

Overview of the Role:

The Director of Human Resources is the architect of BGCH’s people strategy and the guardian of our organizational culture.  The Director of Human Resources will transition seamlessly between high-level workforce planning and hands-on leadership, ensuring BGCH’s HR operations are both compliant and compassionate.  Responsible for managing and administering human resources functions, including recruitment, and providing stellar customer service to all Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii employees, the Director of Human Resources is a driven leader who provides advice and counsel to management in the development and implementation of policies and practices that comply with all applicable laws and regulations and are consistent with Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii mission and values.  

Who you are

• On your resume. College degree or equivalent. Prefer PHR or SPHR certification.
• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management.
• Experience managing compensation, benefits, payroll and compliance programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting human resources management.
• Current knowledge of best practices in human resources management.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully partner and build collaborative relationships with different stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentations in person and virtual.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities combined with supervisory and leadership capability.
• Computer literacy, including database management.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Scrupulous attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and meets state required automobile insurance minimums.
• Able to provide three work references.

What you’ll do

Leadership

1. Serve as a mentor and manager to BGCH’s full-time HR Coordinator, overseeing their day-to-day output, from seamless onboarding to accurate record-keeping. With a priority of empowering the HR Coordinator to master the tactical side of HR, the Director of Human Resources will focus on driving talent development, performance management, and long-term scaling.
2. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Board Human Resources Committee, establish and implement policies and procedures for the effective management of BGCH’s human resources, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations and community practice, as well as Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii’s mission and values.
3. Provide information to staff and volunteer leadership to support management decision-making about policy issues, employee relations, staff development needs, compensation and benefits practices and costs and recruitment practices. Prepare reports summarizing human resources programs and activities.

Strategic Planning

1. Contribute to operational strategic planning, providing perspective on staffing and employee development needs to support strategic directions.
2. Develop recommendations for implementation and modification of human resources management policies, procedures and programs to the Chief Executive Officer and Board.

Resource Management

1. Control expenditures against budget, particularly in the areas of recruitment, compensation, benefits and staff development. Encourages proactive strategies for responding to employee relations issues to minimize potential expenses.
2. Manage administrative and operational systems for maintaining all employment and personnel records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
3. In partnership with BGCH Directors of Operation and BGCH Child and Club Safety Coordinator, ensure a healthy and safe environment that complies with all Boys & Girls Club of America, OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
4. Ensure a productive work environment that encourages positive, effective working relationships and open communications, and that is respectful of the gender and cultural diversity of staff, volunteers and members. Takes prompt, appropriate action to respond to conflicts between staff members. 
5. Support the recruitment and selection of staff with the qualifications necessary for successful performance, recommending recruitment sources and strategies and assuring the recruitment process and associated records are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements.
6. Support staff career development and employee recognition, identifying opportunities for engagement programs, training and skill building to promote high employee morale and within budget limits.

Partnership Development

1. Develop collaborative partnerships with other Boys and Girls Club organizations, consultants, vendors, and legal and regulatory organizations, as well as youth serving, professional and/or not-for-profit organizations, to maintain professional credibility and compliance within the community.

Marketing and Public Relations

1. Develop and maintain public relations to promote awareness of the Club and stimulate interest in employment opportunities with Boys and Girls Clubs.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:  

1. Builds and maintains a solid partnership with the HR Coordinator to ensure every employee feels supported from their first interview to their last day.
2. Maintain close, daily contact with Club and Admin staff (professional and volunteer), and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External:  

Maintain contact with other Boys & Girls Club organizations, vendors, consultants, organizations, government agencies and others to achieve program goals and objectives, manage costs, share information and resolve problems.

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Benefits

• BGCH is officially awarded and recognized as one of Hawaii’s Best Workplaces by Pacific Business News.
• BGCH is committed to investing in your professional development and offers many opportunities to grow.
• Community is the top rated reason employees love working at BGCH.
• BGCH offers a sense of purpose. Working at BGCH is an opportunity to make the world a better place for youth who need us most.
• Full-time positions receive 19 days of Paid-Time-Off in addition to PTO for your Birthday. Part-time employees receive PTO as well.
• Up to 17 Paid Holidays each year.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working more than 20 hours per week. Option to upgrade to family insurance plans for reduced rates.
• Pension with an 8% salary match (eligibility contingent on duration employee has been with BGCH).
• Life Insurance provided for employees exceeding 30 hours per week.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Thoughtful employee appreciation including, but not limited to: annual anniversary of employment bonus in the form of an Amazon Gift Card, and a celebratory Safeway Gift Card every year on your Birthday.

BGCH Values

To be a Part of BGCH culture, employees must be able to embrace and embody the following key values:

• Kindness and Aloha
• Integrity and Trust
• Highest Potential
• Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion
• Growth Mindset.

1. You approach obstacles and challenges with Kindness and Aloha; this includes being patient and positive when working with others.
2. You make decisions and choices with Integrity in everything that you do (especially when no one is looking).
3. You work towards your own and your members’ Highest Potential at work. This includes working with your supervisor and coworkers in a collaborative and constructive way.
4. A culture of Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion, is everyone's kuleana (responsibility). In a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, everyone can be themselves and experience the full richness of the organization as no one feels the need to suppress who they are.
5. A Growth Mindset means embracing a mindset that encompasses innovation, creativity, learning, collaboration, and being open to new, uncomfortable ideas and opinions different than your own, if it means doing things more efficiently or better.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity is at the foundation of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii philosophy and policies. While there are laws governing the treatment of applicants and employees, BGCH is fully committed to following Equal Employment Opportunity because it is the right thing to do.

It is BGCH’s policy to employ qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital status, civil union status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, arrest or court record, credit history, veteran’s status, reproductive health decision, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, recalls, leaves of absence, discipline, and termination.