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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4 year college or university in related field. Experience in all aspects of Human Resources administration along with 5 + years in a supervisory capacity including 7 years plus as lead Human Resources Professional. General knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. Labor relations experience. Skilled in conflict resolution both directly and in coaching others. The ability to apply and adapt practices and techniques to special requirements of programs. Effectively communicate in oral and written form. Advanced degree preferred or SPHR Certification.

REPORTS TO: President & CEO

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Human Resources Manager, and Benefits Manager.

SUMMARY: Responsible for administration of all aspects of Human Resources for The Agency. Oversee benefits administration, staffing, employee relations, labor relations, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, and all legal and regulatory compliance.

DUTIES: The Director of Human Resources will direct and ensure the efficient administration and management of all Agency human resources functions, including recruiting, benefits administration, labor relations and compliance with state and federal employment requirements.

Primary responsibilities:

• Coordinate Agency’s recruiting, hiring and orientation program. Oversee compliance and consistency with all pre and post background checks, education and licensure certifications.

• Provide full cycle recruiting support for Management openings. Complete new hire paperwork Sets up and conducts interviews and benefit reviews with Management candidates.

• Responsible for negotiating annual health insurance renewal. Supervise and oversee benefit administration and communications.

• Lead Collective Bargaining Unit negotiations for Agency. Maintain cooperative and beneficial relationship with Union. Coordinate all grievances and arbitrations. Make recommendations to managers and President.

• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and insure Agency's compliance, with federal and state legislation pertaining to all employment related matters.

• Recommend changes in personnel policies to VP Group. Write new Agency policies and update and revise existing policies as appropriate. Communicate and educate staff and management on all personnel policies and procedures and insure proper compliance is followed.

• Act as internal consultant to management regarding policies, procedures, and labor relations issues.

• Plan Administrator for both 401k and 403b plans. Review plans on an annual basis and make recommendations for changes. Ensure plan updates in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

• Respond to all questions and/or requests by Department of Human Rights, EEOC, Department of Employment Security and other governmental agencies. Represent the Agency at hearings.

• Supervise human resources staff assigning and directing work and provide performance feedback.

• Administers Agency Ethics program and responds to all submissions. Communicate issues and trends to VP Group. Introduce and review program at New Staff Training.

• Respond to all unemployment claims for Anixter employees, respite program, janitorial and industrial service program. Represent Agency at hearings and prep managers and testifying witnesses.

• Supervise benefits manager coordination of workers compensation program and represent Agency at hearings. Prepare testifying witnesses.

• Prepare and facilitate training as needed on new policies, procedures, and staff and management development programs. Participate in New Staff training.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all state and federal filing and posting requirements, such as EEO-1, OSHA logs, 5500 plans, labor and employment posters, etc.

• Maintain and audit all personnel files and employment documents to ensure compliance with state, federal, and program specific requirements and regulations.

• Special projects as assigned by President.

 


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Interested individuals should forward their résumé, plus a cover letter indicating the position of interest to:
Human Resources Department
Anixter Center
2001 N. Clybourn Av, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60614
Fax: (773) 973-5268
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Anixter Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V, and is a smoke-free workplace.

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