Agate Housing and Services · 12 hours ago
Associate Director of Human Resources
Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55404
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expAgate Housing and Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and relieving hunger through action and advocacy. They are seeking an Associate Director of Human Resources who will deliver comprehensive HR services while collaborating with leadership and ensuring compliance with labor practices. The role requires significant involvement in HR functions and direct experience in social services to support mission-driven service delivery.
Assisted LivingCharityHomeless ShelterNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance management, evaluations, feedback, and corrective actions
Support employee relations matters using a fair, and solutions-focused approach
Ensure consistent application of HR & CBA policies and procedures across departments
Partner with leadership to support employee retention, and workplace culture
Manage full-cycle recruitment for frontline and administrative roles
Coordinate onboarding and orientation to support employee engagement, retention, and mission alignment
Maintain accurate, confidential employee personnel files and HR records, in collaboration with support team members
Design coordinate and facilitate training related to compliance, supervision, and workplace practices
Partner with managers to identify training needs and professional development opportunities
Support succession planning and internal growth initiatives without direct supervisory responsibility
Work collaboratively in a unionized environment to support positive labor-management relationships
Assist with interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements
Support grievance processes including investigations, meetings and responses
Assists in administration of employee benefits programs including health insurance, leave programs, and retirement plan
Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits and leaves of absence as it relates to protected time off
Prepare and submit payroll change documentation and support payroll processing
Manage work comp claims and coordinate with supervisors and insurance providers
Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and follow-up
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Prepare required government reports and support audits or regulatory reviews
Maintain HRIS systems and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality
Draft, update, and implement HR policies and procedures in partnership with leadership
Balance daily operational HR tasks with longer-term organizational initiatives
Apply direct social service experience to inform HR practices and decision-making
Support program leaders with staffing models, scheduling considerations, and operational planning
Participate in cross-functional projects, initiatives, or program-related work as assigned
Provide on-the-ground support during operational challenges and critical incidents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in nonprofit or human services settings
Direct experience in social services, shelter, housing, or related frontline work
Strong working knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, labor relations, workers' compensation, and compliance
Proven ability to independently manage HR functions in a complex organization
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
High attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment
Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative
Commitment to Agate Housing and Services' values and mission of ending homelessness and relieving hunger through action and advocacy
Commitment to working towards an anti-racist culture both within Agate Housing and Services and the broader community
Hold the belief that every household can achieve housing stability
Commitment to harm reduction and housing first philosophies
Ability to work respectfully with clients, coworkers, and key stakeholders who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion
Ability to meet expectations regarding paperwork and documentation through organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently and accurately, competency and comfort using technology and computers
Benefits
6.15 hours of PTO accrued each pay period, prorated for part-time (160 hours of PTO your first year)
11 Floating holidays per year (Prorated based on hire date)
Medica Health Insurance with 8 options including traditional and high-deductible options.
Clear Value from $7-103, Park Nicollet Health Partners and Vantage Plus from $48-150, Passport plan from $170-291
Employer-paid Dental and Life Insurance for employees
Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
Free Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan- with 1.5% employer contribution offered between 6 & 12 months of employment)
Referral Bonus Program
Company
Agate Housing and Services
Agate Housing and Services offers outreach, shelter, and housing support for people experiencing homelessness.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase