Manager, Human Resources

The Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for ensuring Head Start standards, regulations, and Save the Children-Head Start policies and procedures are implemented consistently and in full compliance with all applicable standards across two states which are Oklahoma and Arkansas. You will work as a part of the management team and would be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable State and federal laws, and the implementation of program policies and practices relative to Human Resources, including planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, record keeping, reporting, and monitoring. You will be responsible for center recruitment, orientation, training, performance management, employee recognition, communication, disciplinary matters and management of employee exit procedures, and will report to the Director of Human Resources-Head Start.
As a front-line representative of Save the Children, you are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that they come in contact with - adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. As a Save the Children employee, you are expected to prevent child abuse, in every situation, by striving through mental awareness, best practice, and training to minimize risk to children. You must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report and respond to any instance of child abuse, and promote training & awareness that addresses all child safeguarding obligations.

What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Work with other departments to prepare first day orientation for new hires and assist with onboarding new hires.
Partner with Program Director and Sr. Talent Acquisition and Attraction Specialist to implement cost-effective strategies for recruitment and employment.
Attend regularly scheduled team meetings, prepare and maintain staffing reports.
Collaborate with Program Director and supervisors to provide adequate staffing support.
Enter new hire and employee transfer data into HR information systems and audit for accuracy and compliance.

Child Safeguarding (20%)

Partner with Program Director to implement guidelines and approaches to ensure adherence to standards set by Save the Children & the Office of Head Start.
Collaborate with program staff on the monitoring & reporting of violations.
Conduct interviews with staff, and other involved (adult) parties when investigating allegations of child safeguarding policy violations.
Write reports, make recommendations, document findings, and track outcomes (i.e. remedial training, policy updates, disciplinary actions, etc.).
Liaise with parents, the Office of Licensing, and National staff as necessary.

HR Administration, Compliance, Oversight and Employee Relations (30%)

Exercise independent judgment and discretion on significant HR matters.
Provide orientation and trainings to include pre-service training on a continuous basis.
Coach and counsel supervisors and employees on the implementation and management of HR policies and procedures.
Monitor and maintain all personnel data and conduct HR file audits.
Assist with performance management, ensuring all employees and managers complete annual performance reviews.
Plan and direct activities, write and administer goals & objectives, and communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing.
Actively support and take appropriate measures to ensure a safe workplace for all.
Handle complex and difficult issues and provide resolutions/recommendations to solve problems.
Analyze data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations based on data.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements.
Respond to human resources-related inquiries from employees.
Monitor employee morale and program culture
Process/Report complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions.
Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.

Community Relations (10%)

Work with Program Director to respond to community complaints and requests for information regarding program areas of responsibility.
Attend Policy Council meetings, as requested.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, plus at least 3 years of relevant, progressive HR experience
Willingness and ability to regularly travel via car to multiple site locations
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), human resources information systems (HRIS) and/or performance management systems.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, both internal and external must be detail-oriented, possess a high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

Human Resources experience in a Head Start program.
Proven experience administering HR support for all phases of the employee life-cycle
Associates or higher degree
This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles.

Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

Compensation

The base pay for this position is starting at $54,549. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, experience, credentials, base salary of internal peers and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

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Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.

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