Head of Recruiting & HR

DRCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in creating rich,

meaningful lives— with family, friends, work, and community—throughout Northeastern Minnesota. We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Director to lead our HR function and

help us attract, develop, and retain the talented people who make our mission possible.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Executive Director, the Human Resources Director will plan, lead, and coordinate all

aspects of the HR department. employment practices, workforce management, and organizational culture. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday-Friday schedule.

Serve as Plan Administrator for all Health and Welfare benefits, including the 401(k), medical/dental, FSA/HSA, life insurance, voluntary supplemental coverages, and Workers’ Compensation. Manage policy renewals, enrollment, reporting, and audits.

Employee Relations & Culture : Advise leaders on performance management, employee relations, and best practices for resolving concerns.

Oversee the Leaves of Absence program, ensuring FMLA and personal unpaid leave requests are administered accurately, equitably, and in full compliance.

Talent Acquisition & Retention : Design and implement recruitment and retention strategies that attract high-quality candidates and support long-term employee engagement and retention.

Compliance & Policy : Ensure ongoing compliance with employment laws and regulations. Conduct internal audits, maintain accurate documentation, update policy manuals, and prepare required reports.

Team Leadership : Provide coaching, education, and supervision for HR, payroll, and administrative support staff.

Strategic Partnership : Partner with the Executive Director on special projects and organizational initiatives as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum of five years of progressive human resources management and supervisory experience

Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policies and procedures, and compliance requirements

Proven ability to manage complex processes, analyze data, and maintain accurate records

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and general data management tools

Experience partnering with IT on HRIS implementation or improvement

100 full-time differential each pay period

Medical and dental insurance eligibility

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and supplemental insurance options

Employer-paid basic life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance

Ongoing professional development, training, and support