Director of HR and Administration

United Way of Weld County

Director of HR and Administration

Greeley, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

    United Way of Weld County builds powerful partnerships to bring about lasting community-wide change. With the support of United Way donors, volunteers and partners, together we are building a better Weld County, one where every household has the opportunity to succeed.

    JOB OVERVIEW

    The Director of HR and Administration, a position that is a member of the staff executive team, oversees all aspects of administration and human resources department. This includes payroll, compensation, benefits, personnel issues, compliance needs, reception and office management for and organization with 45-50 employees. This also includes strategic planning and implementation of all human resources programs and initiatives. This role builds and maintains organizational systems that support mission success and long‑term sustainability. Finally, this role is a key ambassador that helps to lead and sustain the organization-wide efforts currently underway to implement a more market-based culture.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    General

    Design and implement long and short term plans for the Administration and HR departments and the overall personnel and staffing needs of UWWC

    Develop, implement, and continuously improve internal administrative and human resource systems, processes, and policies

    Weekly communication with all staff to ensure transparency and open communication , as well as DEIA educational resources

    Actively participate as a member of the staff executive team, focusing on strategy and moving the overall organization towards its long-term goals

    Payroll & Compensation

    Administer and update salary band system as needed to ensure compliance and pay equity within the organization

    Oversee and ensure accuracy of payroll, leave accrual, and salary allocation data entry

    Conduct biennial compensation analyses to determine competitive wage rate and agency wide equitable pay structure

    Benefits

    Determine benefits needs and work with outside vendors to negotiate, implement and administer insurance programs; including medical, life, ad/d, dental, vision, COBRA, and flex spending accounts

    Act as plan administrator for 401k

    Personnel Management

    Direct new employee on-boarding, orientation, Wayfinder program, termination meetings, an stay and exit interviews

    Oversee performance evaluation process to ensure effectiveness of program and equity within the organization

    Advise supervisors with employee performance protocols and documentation as needed

    Develops and interprets analytical benchmarks for hiring and retention planning

    Coordinate and/or provide training for interviewing, hiring, terminations, personnel management, performance evaluations, DEIA, and sexual harassment

    Compliance

    Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

    Update and maintain employee handbook to uphold fair and equitable policies and ensure legal compliance

    Responds to employee inquiries regarding employee handbook procedures

    Reception and Office Administration

    With assistance from reception, oversee day‑to‑day office operations, vendor relationships, and procurement

    Manage administrative workflows

    As needed, assist Chief Operating Officer with IT needs

    As needed, assist Chief Operating Officer with facilities management and maintenance

    Supervisor Duties

    Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the HR department

    Directs the daily workflow of the department

    United Way of Weld County General

    Support and promote the mission, values, goals and objectives of United Way, including representing United Way in professional organizations and the community (as assigned).

    Support fundraising efforts of United Way and activities that support United Way.

    Support United Way annual events, disaster response, and other activities as assigned.

    Participate in staff meetings and in service opportunities.

    Contribute to organizational promotions including writing promotional copy, proofreading informational and campaign materials, participation in outreach, etc.

    Other duties as assigned.

    United Way Worldwide Core Competencies for all Staff

    Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.

    Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

    Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

    Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.

    Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

    ESSENTIAL SKILLS

    Able to navigate ADP, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and a variety of job listing, insurance and other large corporate websites

    A high degree of accuracy, reliability, timeliness, problem solving and use of judgement

    Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquires or complaints and maintain confidentiality

    Strong organizational and analytical skills

    Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

    Strong supervisory and leadership skills

    Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees

    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

    Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in HR and Administrative roles

    PHR, SHRM-CP, or Masters preferred

    Bilingual, Spanish-speaking preferred

    High computer literacy required: demonstrated ability with MS office including excel, Outlook, and Teams

    Knowledge of Human Resource and Payroll systems

    POSITION INFORMATION

    Full time, salaried, exempt

    Salary Range (S6): $74,993-84,867

    Plus $1,500 annual Spanish speaking differential, if applicable

    Supervisory duties: 2 direct reports

    Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

    Eligible for remote work: yes, limited remote work after 90 days with supervisor approval

    Background & credit check required

    BENEFITS

    Insurance options include voluntary medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, as well as automatic life insurance, and an available FSA plan.

    The leave plan includes vacation, sick, parental leave, short-term disability, and at least 14 paid holidays.

    The retirement plan is open to all employees after one year, and the employer contribution is determined by the Board of Directors.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

    United Way of Weld County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts its recruitment and hiring based solely upon job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please apply on United Way of Weld County’s website at https://www.unitedway-weld.org/careers. Applications should include a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Bilingual and multilingual candidates encouraged to apply. All questions should be directed to Melanie Woolman, CEO. No phone calls please.