Director Of Human Resources

Description

Looking for a job with an exciting new company that truly puts people before profit? Look no further! iXsystems is a bootstrapped, Silicon Valley company that builds free Open Source software and is expanding its presence in Maryville, Tennessee. We make work fun with things like company team-building events, complimentary food and drinks in the lounge, and a laid-back and flexible atmosphere that allows creativity to thrive. We are big on promoting from within and opportunities to move up in the company are everywhere for high-performers that want to take their careers to the next level.

The Human Resources Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and talent strategy.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education And Experience

• At least five years of human resource management experience is required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Base Pay Range

• The base pay range of this position is $135,000 annually. Additional compensation through the Incentive Bonus Program is available for this position.

Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for positions in the job category within which this position falls. The actual offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location, education, and prior experience.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s join forces and spread the word about Open Source software. Send us your resume and apply, and we’ll reach out to you so we can tell you more about the opportunities at iXsystems. We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

iXsystems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.