Description
We are specifically seeking a proven HR Generalist leader with recent experience operating in a one- or two-person HR department, where they personally managed both the tactical and strategic aspects of a full-cycle employee lifecycle. This experience is essential for success in this position.
This is NOT a position for someone who has spent years leading HR teams and/or delegating HR work, and has been removed from day-to-day execution.
MUST RESIDE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
WORK IS MOSTLY REMOTE; REQUIRES OCCASIONAL TRAVEL LOCALLY
NOTE: YOUR "Office" is your residence. The zip code requested for this posting is listed as 77056. This is the zip for our Galleria leadership meetings. The HR Director could live in any zip code within greater Houston.
WHAT Collaborative for Children does: We help more young children enter kindergarten curious, confident, and ready to learn.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Ø The HR Director will be required to seamlessly shift between executive-level planning and hand-on HR execution while supporting a mission-driven organization committed to excellence and impact.
Ø What makes this opportunity unique is that unlike many HR Director positions, we require an HR leader who is both strategic and an HR practitioner.
Ø You must be comfortable being the primary (and, only) HR resource while collaborating with executive leadership, general management, employees, external vendors, and the Board’s HR Committee.
Ø You will work hands-on with ALL aspects of HR – starting with managing the Candidate Experience and continuing into all aspects of cultivating an optimal Employee Experience, inclusive of a top-notch culture for a dispersed workforce of approximately 37 employees.
Ø You will ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, as well develop and maintain policies, procedures and employment practices that reduce organizational risk.
Ø You will evaluate and administer compensation and benefits programs, as well as the performance management and talent development processes.
Ø You will champion organizational values and employee engagement initiatives to foster a work culture that promotes collaboration, respect, innovation, and continuous improvement.
WHO WOULD LIKELY THRIVE IN THIS POSITION – HR candidates who:
* Enjoy being both strategic and hands-on.
* Have recently worked in a lean HR environment where they personally handled all aspects of HR operations.
* Have recently worked in, and are comfortable working in, a primarily remote work arrangement.
* Enjoy making decisions and solving complex issues independently.
* Possess the judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence needed to build trust across all levels of the organization.
Requirements
THE MUST HAVES:
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in English, Human Resources, or a Business discipline preferred.
* Current SPHR or PHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification.
* Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR generalist experience with at least 2 years of recent experience working in a 1 or 2-person HR department.
* Recent leadership experience at the HR Manager or HR Director level.
* Demonstrated experience personally managing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through separation.
* Strong knowledge of employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, HIPAA, and related compliance requirements.
* Demonstrated experience with HRIS systems and HR technology platforms.
* Possess intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Teams)
* Must be able to work a 40 hour, Monday – Friday schedule
* Schedule flexibility to accommodate occasional weekday evening hours
* Must have reliable, personal transportation because this position requires driving to different locations throughout the greater Houston area
* A valid Texas Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance coverage
NICE TO HAVES
* Nonprofit experience
* Paycom HRIS experience
* Compensation certification
* Experience leveraging AI and HR technology solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
TO BE OFFICIALLY CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:
You MUST go to www.collabforchildren.org. In the Careers section, you will see the posted position. Upload your resume AND a cover letter. Complete the application. To FULLY complete the application, UNDER the “Authorization” section, there is an Acknowledgement. There are 8 paragraphs. Below these, are 2 boxes. BE SURE to place a checkmark in the 2nd one that states, “I hereby acknowledge that I have read the above disclosure statement and understand it.” This concludes the application! When you do this, a system generated email will let you know we received the completed application. If no email, the application was not finalized. PLEASE revisit the application to complete the Acknowledgement.
If the hiring manager feels your experience closely aligns with the needs of the position and organization, you will be contacted related to next steps.
