Human Resources Director

Description
Principal Purpose of Job:
Responsible for creating and implementing strategies to support the Ranch mission and employee culture, encouraging strong leadership and teamwork, and driving employee retention. Provide Human Resources support in order to ensure the mission of the ranch is fulfilled through effective, efficient and accurate HR administrative operation. Responsible for the oversight of recruitment and retention of staff, new hire orientation, wage and salary administration, benefits administration, worker’s compensation administration, disciplinary and counseling programs, performance evaluation reviews, staff and management training, employee relations, housing administration, and any other matters relating to the employment life cycle and employee experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Create and implement strategies to support the organization and its employees
Create and implement strategies for recruitment, orientation, training, and development of employees
Assess training needs at all levels of the organization; identify and develop sources of training and materials; ensure that departmental training is effective and on-going; monitor general training and orientation programs; assesses effectiveness of training and developmental programs
Manage to include Worker Compensation, FMLA, and ADA procedures
Ensure Employee Handbook is up-to-date, legal and relevant
Oversee and implement visa programs (I.e.- J-1, H2B)
Directly responsible for human resources budget
Provide oversight for all employee communications including but not limited to job descriptions, evaluations, disciplinary actions, terminations, etc.

Coordinate New Hire Orientation process for new employees to ensure clear communication, set accurate expectations, and provide a warm welcome
Ensure proper management of the applicant tracking system- posting job descriptions, pre-screening candidates, responding to candidates in a timely manner, and routing qualified candidates to appropriate managers
Work closely with Recruiting Manager on all Management positions, posting, interviewing and checking references on all perspective hires
Develop, approve, and maintain all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HR; ensure management follows SOPs that pertain to staff communications and HR processes
Work in conjunction with Assistant General Manager and General Manager to ensure that the management team is on the same page and moving in a consistent direction as it relates to business goals and objectives
Manage Recruiting Manager, Housing Manager, and HR Coordinator to ensure accurate and up-to-date administrative practices, goals, etc.

Train HR personnel in all necessary areas of HR operation
Confirm processing of all new hires to ensure compliance with government regulations pertaining to lawful employment and taxes on income
Approves terminations and administers exit interviews
Ensure E-verify and I-9 completion
Consult with compensation committee to establish starting wages; ensures competitive pay rates throughout all salary ranges; monitors pay systems to ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws
Recommend and drafts policies and procedures relating to employment; administers and interprets to ensure compliance and “fair and equitable” enforcement
Be informed on benefits programs to retain staff, including group health and life insurance, retirement programs, etc.; internally markets plans to eligible employees
Maintain “open door” policy; participates in employee counseling and coaching
Investigates any and all harassment complaints, participates in investigations, etc.

Ensure company’s liability is of the utmost concern as it relates to worker’s comp or other potential legal actions
Administer performance review and appraisal systems; oversee and ensures compliance with discipline procedures; provides management with feedback on employee attitudes and morale, and recommends corrective action as appropriate
Organize Employee Opinion Survey once or twice per year; provide results to Owners, Executives, Managers and finally employees.

Work with departments on action items
Oversee recognition and incentive programs and all employee participation programs
Develops and executes HR procedural training in Manager meetings
Stay up-to-date and informed on recruitment trends
Analyze pre-employment background checks on all prospective hires
Ensure proper organization & record keeping of all confidential information
Maintain appropriate records to support all payroll transactions including salary changes, deduction changes, and general employee information changes using the HRIS.

Ensure proper approval of all PAN forms from the Manager, Director, GM, Controller, and HRD
Oversee employee housing to include coordinating tenant move-in/out dates, work orders, room inspections, payroll deductions, and conflict resolution
Work with Housing Manager and Resident Advisers to ensure the houses are clean and safe, conduct inspections, conduct meetings when needed
Coordinate and attend monthly employee events to enhance employee morale
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
Oversight of accurate payroll processing
Work with Payroll to investigate and settle disputes involving possible payroll errors
Other Duties:
Oversee employee bulletin boards ensure accurate and effective communication
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant General Manager and General Manager
Confidential Nature:
All job duties listed above are highly confidential in nature
Job duties related to company or employee confidential information should not be discussed with anyone other than the Assistant General Manager and General Manager
Requirements
Requirements
Personal Attributes:
High degree of confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of organization and follow-up skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to work under minimal supervision. Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches. Ability to work with people at all levels.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Repetitive typing on a keyboard for extended periods of time.
Lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel.

Special Skills/Equipment

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, to include Word, Outlook, and Excel
Ability to quickly learn web-based computer systems
Prior experience with HRIS, ATS and timekeeping systems preferred
Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record