Director Of Human Resources

How would you like to join a group of dynamic individuals working to eliminate food insecurity and achieve racial, social, and health equity in your community? Consider working for Moveable Feast as Director of Human Resources. We believe food is medicine. We know when individuals living with chronic illness have access to essential nutrition, they unlock the potential to thrive. Our free, home-delivered meals are made with compassion and care, customized to each individual’s medical needs. Together with health systems, volunteers, families and partners in 15 counties throughout Maryland, we’re driving positive change and improved health outcomes for the communities we serve.

Mission

Improve the health of Marylanders experiencing food insecurity and chronic illness by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals and providing nutrition education, thereby achieving racial, social, and health equity.

Values

COMPASSION EQUITY QUALITY INTEGRITY HOPE

Moveable Feast works to be an organization diverse in thought, life experience, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical and developmental ability, and socioeconomic status. We seek candidates who will contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments for our clients, volunteers, and staff. Moveable Feast has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements on our commitment to minimizing negative impacts in the present and future by: denouncing racism; evaluating policies and practices; and recognizing and dismantling oppressive systems.

To apply: Please visit our Careers page on the website to apply via Indeed or submit your resume and cover letter directly to Brandy Jones at [email protected] to be considered for the position. Submissions without all requested material will not be considered. No phone calls.

Position Overview: The Director of Human Resources ensures that Moveable Feast’s human resources programs and initiatives are effective, efficient, and aligned to the organization’s mission and strategic objectives. The HR Director will be responsible for providing strategic and tactical HR business partner support including but not limited to managing employee relations, designing onboarding procedures, implementing HR strategies that support strategic objectives, mitigating risk, structuring benefit packages, maintaining employee records, and overseeing overall employment needs. The HR Director drives HR functional excellence through design and implementation of people strategies that support organizational growth, enhances safety and wellness, fosters job satisfaction, employee retention, attracts qualified talent, and promotes the organization's values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·Develops, leads, and oversees the implementation of HR policies, practices, and initiatives within the company to ensure employee retention and work satisfaction.

·Serves on the organizational leadership team that implements the strategic direction of the organization and collaborates across departments to achieve strategic priorities.

• Works with the Executive Director, leadership team and EDI Committee to facilitate efforts to promote equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and a positive work culture.
• Develops and implements HR policies, procedures, and practices using an equity lens.

·Generates monthly reports to provide updates on key HR metrics and goals progress with the leadership team, staff, and board.

• Manages short-term and long-term disability claims; monitors and tracks the leave of absence process and ensures compliance with applicable laws.
• Provides initial and ongoing performance management training for managers including disciplinary actions and proper documentation.
• Manages employee performance including ongoing support, coaching supervisors through performance issues with staff, reviewing and approving performance improvement plans, and meeting with staff as needed.
• Ensures the Employee Handbook, HR policies and internal forms are updated, approved and in compliance with current federal and state employment laws.
• Manages talent acquisition including recruitment, screening, hiring, and onboarding.
• Supervises and supports the HR Associate.
• Oversees the administration of human resources for a staff of approx. 35-40 people.

·Manages the employee separation and offboarding process including exit interviews, separation letters, communication with supervisor and employee, documentation, and consulting with the Executive Director.

• Ensures benefits and compensation practices are in compliance with applicable wage and labor laws.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

·Minimum 5 years of professional experience in human resources management.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a similar discipline. An additional 3 years of experience can substitute for a degree.

·SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.

·Prior experience working in or volunteering at a nonprofit organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

·Knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

·Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Moveable Feast

·Commitment to Moveable Feast’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles and practices

·Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, video conferencing, slide presentations, online calendar and email

This position requires weekly on-site work at our office location 901 N. Milton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205 with eligibility for hybrid remote work after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.

Salary: $85,000 - $87,000 per year (Exempt)

Benefits: CareFirst BC/BS medical, dental & vision insurance (75% employer-paid); Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid holidays; & 403(b) retirement plan. Moveable Feast has a strong commitment to the growth and development of people and provides professional development and learning opportunities for all staff.

All qualified applicants to Moveable Feast are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.