L'Arche Chicago · 3 hours ago
People & Culture Manager
Forest Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelL'Arche Chicago is seeking a People and Culture Manager to lead their recruitment and development efforts for caregivers supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. The role involves managing daily Human Resources functions, promoting diversity and inclusion, and enhancing employee engagement and retention.
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Hiring Manager
Mic Altena
Responsibilities
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; interviewing, hiring, and orienting new Assistants; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Executive Leadership Team to set a strategic vision and action plan for talent at all levels of the organization, prioritizing L’Arche’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Participate in decisions made at the executive level about strategic priorities and planning, ensuring talent management is fully integrated within the organization
In partnership with the Director of Care, support House Managers to become skilled supervisors, providing them with learning tools and strategies for the growth and development of their teams
Collaborates with House Managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
Coordinate and conduct the full life cycle of recruitment, including all sourcing, screening calls, interviews, and employment offers
Continuously develop hiring systems to fairly assess candidates
Utilize data collection for improving recruitment strategies
Actively promote L’Arche’s unique community and culture as a meaningful place to work, building our employer brand with a diverse pool of both active and passive jobseekers, including developing strong partnerships with universities and other sources of prospective employees
Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications
Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs
Manage employee benefits processes
Increase retention rates of employees through accountability in the orientation process
Have a gauge on the overall employee experience through presence in the homes, at formations, and at community events
Conduct Assistant surveys, using data to improve Assistant support and retention
Ensure annual development plans are in place and implemented for all employees, focused on both immediate and longer-term organizational needs (both training on technical skill and stretch assignments for growth and assessment)
Ensure talent development efforts are implemented equitably with no difference across race or other forms of identity
Focus on employee engagement and professional development at the intersection of career aspirations and potential future role opportunities across the organization
Maintains employee personnel records
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff or resources
Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
Conducts exit interviews and recommends corrective action if necessary
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
Own special projects, as needed, to identify and source the right technologies to support our initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in the human services field (though not necessarily Human Resources)
Ability to identify mission-driven candidates and employees
Demonstrated a deep commitment to diversity
Outstanding networker and developer of people
Ability to recruit, hire, onboard and develop quality employees
Increased retention rates of current employees by fostering accountability, growth and belonging
Deep commitment to racial equity and inclusion
Development and maintenance of a diverse talent pipeline
Ability to keep a bird's eye view of the entire organization, short- and long-term
An inclusive and collaborative approach
Shows up with kindness and strengths-based leadership
Nurture the gifts and growth of all House Managers, Lead Assistants, Assistants, and core members
Approaches work from an organizational perspective
Good judgment to manage sensitive and confidential matters
Strong self-awareness, cultural competency, emotional intelligence, and humility
Ability to adapt as needed, self-manage, and prioritize between and manage multiple demands
Company
L'Arche Chicago
L'Arche Chicago offers integrated homes and community support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Founded in 2000
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase