The Recruitment Alliance by HRKS

Director of Human Resources

The Recruitment Alliance by HRKS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $122,000 per year},

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Support the senior leadership of Atlanta Legal Aid
  • Develops and executes comprehensive HR strategies related to talent acquisition and retention
  • Leads workforce planning efforts, assesses organizational needs, and recommends solutions that balance operational effectiveness with fiscal stewardship
  • Develops and implements programs, policies and procedures related to all human resource functions and objectives
  • Fosters a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture
  • Oversees staff wellness initiatives in collaboration with the staff wellness committee
  • Provides thought leadership to management through guidance, training and coaching on employment matters
  • Plays a key role in staff training and professional development
  • Oversees HR operations and systems, leveraging workforce data to inform decision-making
  • Partners closely with leadership on strategic planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives
  • Partners closely with the Finance team to ensure employee payroll and time/attendance matters are completed on time
  • Provides leadership, coaching, facilitation and mentorship to the HR staff
  • Periodic visits to all Legal Aid offices, units, programs, and projects are required; the program reimburses mileage for such visits

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources Management or a related field
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a strong emphasis on empathy and kindness when supporting staff in difficult situations
  • Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information
  • Demonstrated appreciation for diversity and inclusion
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, adapt to organizational culture, and promote positive change
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Working knowledge of employment-related laws, regulations, and HR best practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively prioritize and delegate tasks
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Prior experience in a legal services organization or other nonprofit environment preferred
  • Membership in SHRM or another human resources professional organization, and HR certifications/accreditations, are highly valued
  • Proficient in Google Workspace, Paylocity, or similar HR and payroll systems
  • Willingness to work in the office an average of four (4) days per week is highly desired
  • Ability to be accountable for time and work product
  • Ability to multitask
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Human Resources Managementtalent acquisitionworkforce planningconflict resolutionemployment-related lawsHR best practicesstaff trainingprofessional developmentorganizational developmentchange management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsempathykindnessdiscretiondiversity and inclusionleadership skillswritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsmultitasking
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeSHRM membershipHR certifications