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Position Purpose

To apply agency wide professional expertise in Human Resources in order to provide personnel administration and employee relations, compliance with Head Start performance standards, Federal and State law, and labor contract agreements. Provides management/staff consultation, training and administration in area of expertise, hiring, recruitment, staff/volunteer records and policy/procedure administration.

Essential Job Responsibilities – Performance Indicators

  • Oversee/direct work of the Benefits Specialist, Recruiting Specialist and HR Assistants
  • Facilitate with Assistant Director of Head Start/Early Head Start Joint Labor and Joint Labor Benefits Committees
  • Direct Employee Investigations and Performance Improvement Plans
  • Provide support to Managers and Supervisors as needed
  • Develop and edit job descriptions
  • Prep work for Federal Review
  • Update Agency website as needed
  • Oversee implementation of Frontline Management Systems
  • Participate as needed in Executive Board, Policy Council and Executive Team meetings
  • Attend monthly LAC and DOM meetings
  • Schedule weekly meetings with Executive Director
  • Attend SEEKERS Advisory and Training Committee monthly meetings
  • Manage Department budgetRespond to various duties as assigned by Executive Director

Minor Job Responsibilities

Meetings & Training

  1. Attend meetings, trainings, committees and professional development activities as appropriate.
  2. Perform other duties as requested.

All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start’s policy on confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Human Resources or related degree, AND PHR/SHRM Certification strongly desired.
  • Minimum of five years Human Resources/Personnel work experience, including supervision of support staff. Preferably in a non-profit and/or union environment, including labor relations and negotiations experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Federal and State Labor Laws
  • Advanced computer skills, HR database, spreadsheets, internet and e-mail.
  • Strong presentation and training skills.
  • Current enrollment in Child Care Division-Central Background Registry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Sustained concentration and ability to handle multiple tasks often simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to write and articulate clearly/accurately complex policies and procedures.
  • Significant problem solving skills.
  • Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
  • Ability to interpret and implement complex laws and policies.
  • Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions.
  • Frequent sitting for long periods using computer keyboard, telephone and other office machines.
  • Strong organization and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Regular standing to file documents, make copies, faxing etc.
  • High level of efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, bending standing and reaching.

Position information

  • 52 weeks
  • 40 hours weekly
  • Exempt/Non Bargaining Unit
  • Supervised by Executive Director

This job description was developed on September 15, 2022

Head Start of Lane County is an EEO Employer.
Head Start of Lane County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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