Director of Human Resources

About the Opportunity The Minnesota JCC seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead our people strategy and daily HR operations.

Reporting to the CFAO, the Director serves as the organization's HR Functional Team Leader, partnering with leaders to build an engaged workforce, strengthen management practices, and align HR priorities with the JCC's mission and organizational goals.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, payroll oversight, compliance, and HR systems.

The Director brings sound judgment to sensitive issues and builds consistent, practical processes that support employees and help managers lead effectively.

Essential Functions HR Strategy and Functional Team Leadership Develop and implement an HR strategy that supports organizational priorities, workforce needs, and the JCC's mission and values.

Translate strategy into annual goals, quarterly priorities, and measurable outcomes; establish work plans, monitor progress, and address barriers with the CFAO.

Serve as the HR representative on the Functional Leadership Team, contributing to organizational planning, solving issues across departments, and following through on shared commitments.

Partner with department leaders on staffing plans, organizational structure, succession planning, and employee development, balancing operational needs with available resources.

Lead HR planning and budgeting; manage HR resources and vendor relationships, and supervise and develop assigned HR staff.

Establish and report meaningful HR measures, such as turnover, vacancies, hiring timelines, and training completion; use findings to recommend improvements.

Communicate HR priorities and organizational decisions clearly, guide leaders through change, and model collaboration, accountability, and service.

Talent and Manager Development Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, and offboarding for year-round and seasonal employees; maintain consistent practices and a welcoming employee experience.

Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, clarify role expectations, assess candidates, and make informed hiring decisions.

Own the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, evaluations, and performance improvement; coach managers on timely, constructive conversations.

Identify training needs and coordinate manager and employee development, required training, and opportunities for professional growth.

Lead employee engagement and retention efforts, using employee feedback to identify concerns and recommend practical action.

Employee Relations and Compliance Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers; address concerns promptly, exercise discretion, and promote fair and consistent treatment.

Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and separations; consult the CFAO and legal counsel as appropriate.

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