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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles · 1 day ago

Director of Human Resources

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to increasing access to justice for underserved communities. They are seeking a Director of Human Resources to oversee and manage the HR functions, ensuring a diverse and equitable workplace while enhancing employee relations and compliance with legal requirements.

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Responsibilities

Direct the activities of the Human Resources department, including supervising the Human Resources Specialist and Personnel Coordinator

Cultivate a diverse, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive work environment for all employees in partnership with the Director of Racial Justice and Equity and leadership team

Oversee and coordinate staff recruiting and selection process, with special emphasis on expanding the recruiting network to attract a diverse pool of candidates of the highest caliber

Design and implement strategies and protocols to build the capacity of all departments to interview, hire and retain a broadly diverse work force

Monitor compensation and benefits to ensure equitable treatment and industry alignment; along with the CFO, recommend and obtain cost-effective employee benefits; monitor national benefits environment for options and cost savings

Work closely with legal and administrative leadership to provide effective staff orientation and on-boarding programs, benefit orientations, and appropriate coaching, counseling and training/professional development opportunities

Oversee a system of regular staff evaluation; provide guidance and training to supervisors to enhance effectiveness of evaluation process

Advise managers and supervisors on progressive discipline and performance improvement processes as appropriate.; conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth; keep senior leadership and executive team informed of significant issues that emerge and advise on addressing them

Lead LAFLA compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements (EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, OSHA, etc.)

Ensure that the staff is trained on legally required issues, e.g. sexual harassment, drug-free workplace

Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of company policies and procedures; organize and implement systems to ensure compliance with these policies and procedures, including performance evaluations, salary increases/administration, and other personnel functions

Ensure that leadership and employees are informed of HR policies and practices, LAFLA programs and policies, and proposed changes that will affect their employees and/or their operation’s effectiveness

Provide support and guidance to managers and administrators in the areas of compensation, HR compliance, record-keeping, and general HR related inquiries

Coordinate all resignations and terminations; ensure appropriate offboarding steps are taken; handle communication with relevant staff/departments; conduct exit interviews

Administer Foundation benefits including multiple health plans, disability, worker’s compensation, FMLA, COBRA, 403 (b) Tax Sheltered Annuity plan and 125 Tax Reimbursement Account; ensure compliance with current tax laws

Handle labor-management relations, including responses to Union requests, preparation for collective bargaining, compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement, and response to employee grievances

Complete other tasks as needed or assigned

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementHRIS Software ExperienceLeadership SkillsLegal Compliance KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsConflict ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's degree in human resources, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or a Juris Doctor degree

At least 8 years of increasing responsibility in human resources and administrative areas, with preference for experience in a unionized and/or non-profit environment

Strong leadership and management skills, including good judgement, ability to effectively supervise team members and processes to maximize efficiency, and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a senior management team

Humanistic approach to management, including ability to work effectively with diverse employees of all positions and experience levels within the organization

Demonstrated tact and conflict management skills

Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local legal requirements, with ability to monitor for changes and ensure ongoing compliance

Experience working with HRIS software, preferably in an administrative role

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public speaking