Job Description

 

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (DTFA) is a national nonprofit public charity dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for the more than 140,000 children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. Created by Wendy’s® founder Dave Thomas who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns and innovative grantmaking. The Foundation has an opening for a full-time manager, human resources.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

With support from human resources (HR) leadership, the manager, human resources will collaborate with HR leaders and employees in effort to support strategic initiatives, ensure delivery of excellent customer service and continue to advance HR efforts and processes within the Foundation. The manager, human resources, will provide a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach with a focus on operational excellence. The manager of human resources will possess excellent communication skills, strong relationship-building skills and flexibility to support a broad range of customer needs in support of the Foundation’s mission and vision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, ensure qualifying events and employee inquiries are resolved in a timely, error-free manner; effectively communicate benefit offerings, changes and updates; manage annual open enrollment process; review benchmarks and best practices to identify opportunities and benefit enhancements; serve as primary liaison with benefit brokers and insurance carriers
• Manage all leave, FMLA and ADA inquiries; ensure consistency and compliance with internal policies; guide employees through the interactive process and ensure compliance with federal and state laws; manage unemployment and worker’s compensation insurance and claims
• Accurately manage bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll processes, including the accurate processing of payroll transactions, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions; conduct monthly reconciliation process between payroll and insurance invoices; collaborate with finance department and provide troubleshooting support and guidance as needed
• Update and maintain employee personnel and medical records, including the Foundation’s HRIS; ensure all data is accurate, up to date and secure; conduct audits; handle confidential matters with discretion
• Support the Foundation’s recruitment, onboarding and orientation processes as directed by the director, human resources; support the Foundation’s DEI initiatives and committee work
• Support the talent assessment and annual evaluation process, ensuring timely submission and proper retention of necessary documentation
• Provide other generalist duties including assist with the planning, coordinating and set-up of various HR and all-staff events; provide guidance and recommendations for employee job classifications, compensation, and employee handbook; create and run reports, update HR data and metrics, fulfill HR purchases, oversee compliance with mandated postings and draft and facilitate monthly newsletter
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven ability to build productive working relationships while delivering a variety of HR services; adapts communication style and approach based on the situation, audience and/or stakeholder
• Demonstrated professionalism when interacting with a diverse team and adapting to evolving priorities
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations and accounting principles
• Proficiency in payroll and software systems, such as Paylocity
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to HR, benefits, payroll, tax compliance, leave of absence, FMLA and ADA
• Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Values diversity and supports an inclusive culture through the ability to successfully communicate with and influence a diverse group of audiences
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing for clear and effective interaction with employees, colleagues and external partners

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources business administration or related field
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in human resources
• Previous payroll and benefits administration required
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Limited to no travel required

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, political affiliation, creed, HIV/AIDS status, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or any other category protected by applicable law. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

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