Job scope:

Helps people achieve dignity, independence and their dreams by developing human resource strategies, policies, practices, and procedures; making recommendations to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees on such matters; and implementing human resource activities as determined by the Executive Director and the Board. Also responsible for ongoing operation of the Human Resources Department, including employment, compensation, human resource information systems, performance appraisal, benefit administration, legal compliance, policy and procedure administration, disciplinary activity, personnel records maintenance, training and development, unemployment compensation, and other human resource-related activities.  Serves as internal consultant to Center management on human resource issues and as Center liaison with third parties on human resource issues.

Education/licensure:

A bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resource Management, Psychology/Sociology, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Certification by a national, professional human resource association, such as the Society for Human Resource Management or the American Compensation Association, is desirable.  Current valid driver's license in state of residence.

Experience/Knowledge:

Five to ten years of experience performing professional-level human resource duties and providing direction to a human resources staff, preferably in a public service or non-profit environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that has imparted the

needed skills and knowledge. Ability to speak, read and write in English.  Ability to interpret, communicate, document and follow written and oral instructions.  Ability to communicate with the public in a pleasant and effective manner and to maintain effective working relationships.  Experience dealing with confidential information and records.

Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:

Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs.), mobility, simple grasping, sitting, operating office equipment, operating motor vehicle, ability to see, ability to identify colors, depth perception.  Ability to hear with aid, to write, count and read. Works alone and closely with others.  Occasionally represents Center at large public gatherings and attends meetings outside of office area.