Vice President Of Human Resources

We are seeking an energetic and passionate Vice President of Human Resources. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the CEO and Executive team. The VP of HR is responsible for the overall human resource function for approximately 160 employees nationwide.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1) Talent acquisition, Development and Retention

• Create and implement on-going training, employee engagement and development programs
• Review and refine employee onboarding process
• Ensures that hiring managers are engaged with a diverse pool of qualified candidates for open positions
• Oversees candidate selection process maximizing likelihood that role is a good fit for both the candidate and the company
• Works with hiring managers to develop detailed job descriptions for all open positions within the company

2) Employee Relations and Performance Management

• Continually refine and improve annual performance management process
• Monitor employee satisfaction and effectiveness through formal processes (e.g. annual survey) and less structured programs
• Ensure that feedback structures are in place so that employees are able to receive and provide feedback on job effectiveness and satisfaction
• Serve as a sounding board and advocate for employees,

3) Administration, Benefits and Management

• Evaluate the HR Information System (HRIS) and processes to ensure that employee information is accurate, reportable and reliable; ensure data is collected in a way that provides insightful analysis that will support critical organizational solution building
• Provide employment key performance indicators for quarterly board meetings
• Provide strategic direction to the India-based HR Manager to ensure consistency in company positioning, culture and values across global footprint
• Ensure the company is in compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements
• Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits and employee incentive programs
• Oversee staff of 2, Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR Generalist
• Manage interaction with key HR vendors including TriNet (payroll and benefits) and Vanguard (401K)
• Provides guidance and leadership to the human resource management team; assists with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues
• Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a HR manager/director role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems (Experience with TriNet is a plus)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

Desired Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees

We welcome you to a dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities to develop yourself. Infobase’s compensation and benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of the kind of things you can expect when joining our team.

• Company “Summer” Hours – Friday afternoons off from July 4th through Labor Day
• Work / Life balance: Paid Time Off (Discretionary days), paid parental leave, employee referral program, wellness seminars and additional programs to participate in
• 12 Company-recognized holidays (including one flexible holiday for mental health and/or religious observance)

Full Benefits Package:

• Disability: Employer sponsored Long-term, short-term
• For additional information, please inquire
• About Infobase
• Retirement: 401(K) plan, including a company match
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IHI Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.