SAFE Credit Union

Description

• Lead the HR department, including Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Leaves of Absences teams.
• Develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies that support the organization's mission, values, and business objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR services.
• Oversee the management of employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and investigations, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage the leaves of absence program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract, select, and retain a diverse and skilled workforce.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and address HR-related risks and opportunities, and develop solutions that support the organization's goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention.
• Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring they are consistent with the organization's values and legal requirements.
• Manage the HR budget and resources effectively, ensuring the efficient use of funds and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and legal developments related to human resources, and implement changes as necessary to maintain compliance and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related issues, promoting a culture of open communication and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with external partners, including vendors, consultants, and legal counsel, to support the effective delivery of HR services.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the overall strategy and decision-making of the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree a plus.

• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in human resources, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple HR functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and leave of absence management.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and FLSA.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing HR team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on data and insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees, managers, and external partners.
• Proficient in HR technology and systems, including HRIS, ATS, and performance management tools.
• Experience working in a financial institution or credit union is a plus.
• A strategic partner: you can comprehensively understand the business strategy and connect it to HR strategy and future needs of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a strong partnership with HR peers/leaders and members of the leadership team.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically, with the ability to operationalize strategies and effectively execute them.
• Ability to effectively drive change management and communication strategies to various audiences for new programs and changes at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to utilize feedback and data analytics to develop strategies and drive decision making.
• Competent in managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and proven success at getting the right things done.

• Strong influencing capability; able to skillfully influence peers, colleagues, and vendors to promote and sell ideas; ability to build broad-based relationships across the organization.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening skills, and empathy).
• Expert ability to build relationships with other leaders, business partners, and stakeholders.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.