Unclassified - Kansas City, MO
posted 4 months ago
As the Director of People Operations at United Way of Greater Kansas City, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the human resources landscape of our organization. This position is designed for a strategic leader who will oversee all aspects of human resources management, ensuring that our HR strategies align with the overall mission and goals of the organization. Reporting directly to the Vice President of People and Operations, you will leverage your extensive experience in HR to foster a thriving, diverse, and agile workplace. Your responsibilities will encompass developing and executing HR strategies that not only attract and retain top talent but also promote a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting and implementing HR policies and procedures that enhance employee satisfaction and promote fairness and transparency. You will oversee the talent acquisition process, ensuring that we recruit top-tier candidates across all departments. This includes everything from job postings and resume screening to interviewing and selection. You will also develop innovative sourcing methods to build a strong talent pipeline and implement effective onboarding programs to ensure new employees are successfully integrated into our organization. Your leadership will extend to employee development and engagement, where you will foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. You will identify training needs, coordinate training programs, and track participation to evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives. Additionally, you will administer annual employee engagement surveys and develop initiatives aimed at enhancing job satisfaction and retention. As part of your responsibilities, you will implement a performance development system that provides ongoing feedback and opportunities for growth. You will guide managers in conducting performance conversations and setting performance goals, while also monitoring performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. Effective internal communication will be another key focus, as you will develop strategies that align with our organizational goals and culture. This includes managing internal communication channels and coordinating monthly staff meetings. You will also oversee compensation, payroll, and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while maintaining competitive compensation packages. Your role will involve serving as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, conducting investigations into grievances, and collaborating with legal counsel as necessary. Finally, you will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, working closely with our internal DEI Committee to create an inclusive work environment. By implementing HR analytics, you will measure the effectiveness of HR programs and utilize data-driven insights to drive improvements across the organization.