Director of Human Resources

This individual will play a key role in envisioning and ensuring the highest quality of human resources programs and services in support of Old Sturbridge Village (OSV), Old Sturbridge Academy Charter School’s (OSA), organizational goals, objectives, and values. A key focus area for this position immediately will be developing an effective talent acquisition/employee recruitment program by forming strategic partnerships to source the highest performing, most passionate candidates to join the teams here at OSV, OSA      
This position will direct and coordinate all human resources services for OSV, OSA and,  including full-cycle recruitment activities, onboarding and orientation programs, compensation, benefits, policy and procedure development, employee relations, and legal compliance. 
This position will report to the Vice President Finance/Human Resources.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement full recruiting cycle services to include strategic sourcing methodology and candidate management and selection to fill open positions at all levels of organization and across diverse divisions/functions.
• Collaborates with all departments to identify future talent needs and build talent pipelines accordingly.
• Consult, advise, and coach managers on organizational needs, recruiting, recognition, compensation, employee relations, and performance management program (performance reviews, work plans, performance improvement).
• Manage benefit programs to ensure high quality, cost effective benefits and services for our employees.
• Collaborate with leadership in developing and implementing initiatives to nurture a culture of respect, open communication, employee engagement, teamwork and positive employee relations.
• Recommend, develop, implement & maintain all personnel policies and procedures.
• Oversee management of equitable compensation programs, including analysis and classification of all positions. Review all salary changes and position upgrades. Provide guidance to hiring managers on the compensation process.
• Working with the management team, identify employee training needs, and collaborate as necessary with managers to coordinate relevant training.
• Supervise daily operations in the human resource department; manage human resource recordkeeping and reporting functions. Prepare and monitor department budget.
• Stay current on HR best practices; collaborate with other cultural institutions on industry trends.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations
• Mentor and develop HR staff to ensure strong and effective function that is viewed as a partner by all divisions

Qualifications:

• BA/BS required
• Five (5) plus years of progressive HR management/leadership responsibilities
• Prior experience working in non-profit organizations, or charter school, is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated recruiting capabilities with the ability to recruit and work with a diverse employee and candidate population
• Ability to relate to, communicate and build trust-based relationships with employees at all levels of organization
• Demonstrated sound and consistent judgment, initiative and the ability to deal with complex, evolving situations.
• Ability to work productively with divergent opinions; promotes collaboration and exchange of ideas
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills; a role model for our core values
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; demonstrated active listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adept at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as tech savvy with prior experience with progressive HR technology tools and methodologies.

Application Instructions:
​Interested applicants should apply to jobs@osv.org