HR Director (Union and Labor Relations Experience Required)

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc. (CCLA) seeks an experienced human resources professional to join our team in a newly created position: Human Resources (HR) Director. CCLA is a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funded legal aid program which has been providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and other eligible residents of Broward County since January 2004. CCLA's only office is located in Plantation, Florida, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The mission of the organization is to improve the lives of people who have low-income in our community through advocacy, education, representation, and empowerment. This position will report to CCLA’s Executive Director and will effectively manage CCLA’s HR and other projects as needed. This person will develop policies, direct and coordinate human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, trainings, and employee services. Additionally, this person will assist in guiding the organization’s culture, recruitment, retention, and career development at all levels. This position requires significant labor/employee relations experience for a unionized setting.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall leadership, management, direction and performance of Human Resources for CCLA including employee relations, hiring, compensation/benefits, policies and procedures, compliance, investigations, union relations, training, and organizational development   
• Develop HR strategies and administer HR policies and procedures
• Maintain, review and refine clear, responsive, and accessible HR systems for staff. Update and maintain HR manuals and CCLA policies to ensure compliance
• Identify, recommend, and implement operational improvements to streamline HR processes and incorporate best practices in management, including updating employee policies and personnel handbook
• Develop recruitment strategic plan for identifying both management level positions and all hourly positions. Manage recruitment efforts, including job postings, application review, interviews, reference checks, and offers. Apply principals of diversity, equity, and inclusion to HR recruitment.
• Serve as a primary point person for employee inquiries regarding human resources and policies, and participate in employee meetings, orientation, onboarding, offboarding and exit interviews
• Drive/reinforce CCLA’s culture of a positive work environment
• Administer the salary administration policies and programs. Review and readjust salary ranges; conduct local wage surveys annually; monitor merit increases pools and increases
• Manage employee payroll, and serve as the primary contact with payroll processor
• Develop improvements as necessary to staff evaluation system, new staff orientation, on-boarding, career development program, and staff wellness and training programs
• Oversee and investigate all employee relations and labor-related matters as they relate to internal policies, federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws
• Lead management development and associate training. Recommend new programs based on CCLA’s needs
• Prepare materials for audits, benefits renewals, annual compliance filings, and pension and retirement plan reports
• Participates in collective bargaining negotiations and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements
• Oversee associate benefit program administration. Manage staff benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and other insurance benefits
• Stay abreast of all Federal and State laws and keeps management advised of changes which affect associate and operations. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to HR, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of employee records
• Provide counsel and assistance to all management personnel in regards to associate problems dealing with supervision and administration

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Salary Range Dependent on Experience
• Health
• Dental/ Vision
• Basic Life
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 403-B

Please submit a cover letter and resume to CCLAemployment@legalaid.org. CCLA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.