Do you want to positively impact the lives of children and their families? Do you want to support a passionate team of dedicated professionals who are providing impactful resources to families in need in Arizona? We are looking for a passionate Human Resource Director to lead our Human Resources and Employee Learning and Development Teams! In this senior leadership role, the Human Resource Director will lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) and the Employee Learning and Development (ELD) Departments, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy. This position will report to the President and CEO.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1912, Arizona's Children Association is a comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agency in Arizona. Located in all 15 Arizona counties, we provide a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of more than 40,000 children, youth and families each year. When working with AzCA, you'll be surrounded by highly talented and dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

At Arizona's Children Association, our employees are our most valuable asset; and as such we offer a wide range of benefits to aid your health and wellness including:

• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 8 paid holidays
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts

2024 Arizona's Children Association Benefits Guide

Find your passion. Fulfill your purpose. Join Team AzCA!

What You Will Do:

• Oversees the development and implementation of all Human Resources Programs through the Human Resources Team. Monitors program administration to established standards and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies.
• Oversees the implementation of Employee Learning and Development initiatives and helps in developing the facilitation of professional development, training, and certification activities for all agency staff.
• Oversees and manages the work of the Human Resources team and Employee Learning and Development leader and encourages the ongoing development of the Human Resources team.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Collaborates with Executive and Senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Administers or oversees the administration of all human resource programs including, but not limited to, compliance, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recruitment, productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organizations human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• 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.
• Leads the performance management process that includes performance development plans (PDPs) and employee development programs.
• Is the lead for all employee relations and is primary in handling all discipline and/or termination processes involving agency employees in accordance with federal laws, state laws and agency policy.
• Assists with developing and implementing the Human Resources and Employee Learning and Development departmental budgets.
• In conjunction with the CEO and CFO, obtains cost effective, employee serving benefits; monitors national benefits environment for options and cost savings and maintains a relationship with our benefits broker.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings.
• Performs work and represents AzCA in accordance with our mission, vision and values and Foundations for Success.
• Maintains consistent attendance and punctuality to provide consistency in serving our agency employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which are consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the HR field supervising and leading a HR Team.
• PHR or SPHR or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
• Or, Equivalent combination of education and experience to be able to perform the essential functions is required.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).
• Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes and/or other relevant organizations/agencies
• Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance.
• Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
• An individual may qualify for this position if the individual is able to "perform safely" the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

At Arizona's Children Association we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that not only promotes, but values and celebrates diversity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace and culture to better serve our children, families and community.

Just like the uniqueness of the families we serve, we strive to be diverse in:

race, color, ethnicity, national origin, culture, language, gender, age, sexual orientation/preference, gender identity and expression, disability and/or diagnosis, marital status, religion, status, or any other protected status.

AzCA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.